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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  • Bald Eagles and More on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

    Bald Eagles and More on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

    Updated Feb 10, 2012 in Get Outdoors! And Go Birdwatching

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

  • Deep Powder Sledding on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

    Deep Powder Sledding on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

    Published on Feb 18, 2010

    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 in Oregon to Lassen National Forest in California, you'll find sno-parks, short jaunts, or 60-mile epics beginning just off the byway. Bring your own sled or rent one in a byway community and hit the area's hundreds of miles of groomed trails and play areas.

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  • Waterfalls Tour

    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...

  • Scenic-Viewpoints Tour

    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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