Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
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• Deep Powder Sledding on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
  

  With thousands of miles of trails among aspen groves, conifer forests, and crystal-clear blue lakes, Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway delivers snowmobile enthusiasts to some of the finest terrain in the nation. From Diamond Lake just north of Crater Lake National Park to Lassen...

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• Bald Eagles and More on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
  

  The Klamath Basin, located in southern Oregon and northern California, boasts some of the most diverse and healthy bird populations in the nation.

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• Rapids and Lava Flows along Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
  

  Carving through diverse national forests, parks and monuments, past soaring mountain peaks and alongside deep volcanic lakes, Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway delivers travelers to a massive amount of recreation opportunities. Virtually every type of outdoor activity exists along...

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• Pacific Crest Trail
  

  It's a unique vacation that begins in a Mexican desert at its hottest and ends smack-dab in the middle of a Canadian winter, but those who travel the Pacific Crest Trail take pride in their uniqueness. A thru-hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail learns a new reckoning for time,...

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• Wildlife Viewing on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
  

  Visit Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway and see its dramatic lava flows and deep caldera lakes. The byway's assets are not limited to geological wonders; several protected wildlife reserves and two national parks house diverse wildlife enough to please even the most jaded of...

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• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Overview
  

  Drive the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway and explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape, from Crater Lake in Oregon to Mount Lassen in California. Encounter the ancient natural forces that shaped exquisite mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks throughout this...

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• 2-Day Trip: Scenic-Viewpoints Tour
  (Oregon)

  The Cascade volcanoes are the star attraction from any viewpoint along the West Coast, and 14,162-foot Mount Shasta is the king of them all in the central coast region. Its snowy crown can be seen from nearly any hilltop between Redding, California, and Crater Lake National... [more]

• 1-Day Trip: Birding the Volcanic Legacy from Klamath Falls to Crater Lake N.P.
  (Oregon)

  Plan for a full day of birding from Klamath Falls, up the western side of Upper Klamath Lake, and into Crater Lake National Park. This road trip was created under collaboration with the Fish & Wildlife Service. For more information and birding locations off Volcanic... [more]

• 1-Day Trip: Birding the Volcanic Legacy from Klamath Falls to Lava Beds N.M.
  (Oregon to California)

  Plan for a full day of birding from Klamath Falls, south into California to Lower Klamath Lake, and over to Lava Beds National Monument. This road trip was created under collaboration with the Fish & Wildlife Service. For more information and birding locations off... [more]

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Places

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