Have you ever climbed Lassen Peak? If so you know that is an exhilarating experience. The views along the trail are extraordinary, and when visitors reach the summit, it's an accomplishment they never forget! This experience is handed down from one generation to another and for this reason, we hope you will participate in Lassen's Reach the Peak campaign. All contributions of $250 or more will be recognized by a special display in the visitor center.

What improvements are part of this project? The goals of the Reach the Peak project are to:

• Restore the width …
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The Lassen Park Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of 2010 Youth Camping Grants to 13 non-profit youth organizations. These grants provide children in our community an opportunity to visit the natural scenic beauty of Lassen Volcanic National park and learn new skills and knowledge.

The list of organizations receiving Youth Camping Grants can be viewed by clicking here.

The Foundation is excited that the 2010 grant recipients represent the largest number of Youth Camping Grants …

On September 12^th, the Lassen Park Foundation held another of its successful auction fundraisers, this time at Lake Almanor. The event, using the theme “Celebrate Our National Parks—America’s Best Idea,” was held at a beautiful lakeside location, courtesy of Greg and Dean Chabrier, and 180 people enjoyed bidding on a unique selection of donated items. The evening made many new friends for the Lassen Park Foundation and valuable resources were raised to support the important projects of the Foundation. Thank you to everyone who came to event, donated items, and bid on them. The all-important sponsorship for the event was …

“I believe this trip blew their worlds wide open,” said a trip coordinator who brought a group of kids from a homeless shelter. “They were without technology for three days, and nobody missed it.  It was back to basics for these kids, and they had a fabulous time.  New interests were discovered and a profound respect for the environment was gained.”

Each year that we offer this program to young people who otherwise would not have a chance to enjoy a camping trip, we are more excited by the results and resolute in our pledge to keep …