Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

States: California and Oregon
Length: 500.0 mi / 804.7 km
Time to Allow: Take two days to drive or five days to enjoy the byway.

Explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape from Oregon's Crater Lake National Park to California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. Encounter ancient natural forces that shaped exquisite mountain lakes. Amid spectacular scenery, you'll enjoy charming towns, abundant wildlife, world-class birding, and extraordinary recreational, historical, and cultural opportunities.

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  Diverse Opportunities Along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

  Updated Apr 1, 2013

  Explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, an All-American Road which stretches from Crater Lake in Oregon to Mount Lassen in California.

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  Seek Solitude and Scenery on the Pacific Crest Trail

  Updated Apr 19, 2012 in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul and Get Outdoors! And Go Hiking

  The word "epic" gets thrown around a lot these days, but the Pacific Crest Trail earns the distinction. Learn a new reckoning for time and distance while making the 2,650-mile journey through twenty-four national parks, thirty-three wildernesses, and six out of the seven climate zones in North America.

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  1-Day Trip: Waterfalls Tour
  (Oregon)

  The first question asked by many visitors and newcomers to Klamath Falls, is "Where are the falls?" The query often meets with a blank expression...

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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...

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The following byways are part of the designated byway Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway:

• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - California
• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Oregon