This story was originally published in December 2017 as part of The California Report Magazine's "A Place Called What?!" series. It re-aired on July 3rd, 2020 for a special show called "Buckle Up: A ...

three hours north of Sacramento passed the entrance side for Lassen National Park. Is this remarkable? Hydrothermal features more by an unusual name. Bumpus Hill, located along a mile and a half trail ...

Before starting down a hiking trail that has a name as grim as Bumpass Hell, you’ll probably want to know more about its moniker. I found the answer on one of the many plaques that mark the way down ...

Before starting down a hiking trail that has a name as grim as Bumpass Hell, you’ll probably want to know more about its moniker. I found the answer on one of the many plaques that mark the way down ...

Editor's note: This story originally ran in July 2021, but has been updated with new information about Yellowstone National Park. If your trip to Yellowstone National Park feels iffy this summer after ...

The trail to Bumpass Hell, one of Lassen Volcanic National Park’s most popular attractions, will reopen Friday after a closure of nearly two years. The opening follows completion of improvements on ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park's Bumpass Hell trail through the largest and most surreal hydrothermal area in the park is now open after incredible winter snowfall kept it buried most of the summer.

The trail to Bumpass Hell, one of Lassen Volcanic National Park’s most popular attractions, will reopen Friday after a closure of nearly two years. The opening follows completion of improvements on ...