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One Of California's Active Volcanoes Is Surrounded By A Vast Wilderness Offering Immaculate Backcountry Camping

Rising to an impressive 14,197 feet, Mount Shasta dominates the skyline of Northern California as the second-tallest peak in the Cascade Range and one of the most iconic stratovolcanoes in the United ...
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This Lesser-known California National Park Is a Great Alternative to Yellowstone—With Fewer Crowds and Stunning Scenery

Lassen Volcanic National Park, about a four-hour drive north of San Francisco, feels like a secret getaway.