Lava Beds National Monument

ex_magician posted a photo: A view from State Line Road (California shot from oregon) near the Lava Beds National Monument. Read Full Story

ex_magician posted a photo: One of my favorite trails. Read Full Story

Mark your calendars for fee-free weekends this summer to over 100 National Parks. Below is a list of the parks participating in California, but if you are traveling make sure to check out their website for all participating parks! June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend) July 18-19, 2009 August 15-16, 2009 Participating Parks in California Cabrillo National Monument Death Valley National Park John Muir National Historic Site Joshua Tree National Park Lassen Volcanic National Park Lava Beds National Monument Muir Woods National Monument Pinnacles National Monument San Francisco Maratime National Historical Park Sequoia National Park Whiskeytown Unit National Recreation Area Yosemite National Park And ... Read Full Story

Mt Shasta is a world class volcano that dominates the scenery in the northern Sacramento Valley. Mt Shasta attracts tourists, outdoorsmen, bird watchers, skiers and people who want to explore the back country near the mountain. That backcountry includes the Lava Beds National Monument and Glass Mountain. From beautiful vistas, to lava tubes, to wonderful lakes and streams, Mt Shasta has it all. If you enjoy this travel guide please visit my Western States Travel Group. Read Full Story

Singer Carrie Underwood    compared her dress to both lava and red icing before wearing it at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April 2009. "It's big. There's a lot -- a lot of dress," she said. Read Full Story