Lassen Volcanic National Park, California 2008 
Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park. We decided to camp at two locations on our second trip to Lassen: the remote campground of Butte Lake and the popular Manzanita Lake campground.
Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park. We decided to camp at two locations on our second trip to Lassen: the remote campground of Butte Lake and the popular Manzanita Lake campground.
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Squeaky (Golden-mantled ground squirrel) the campground host announces our arrival to the Butte Lake campground.
Squeaky (Golden-mantled ground squirrel) the campground host announces our arrival to the Butte Lake campground.
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Our goal was to begin the steep hike up Cinder Cone before 7AM.
Our goal was to begin the steep hike up Cinder Cone before 7AM.
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Smoke from recent California fires hindered our views of the surrounding mountains.
Smoke from recent California fires hindered our views of the surrounding mountains.
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After a very strenous hike we made it to the top of Cinder Cone.  A polarizing filter cut through some of the haze seen at the top.
After a very strenous hike we made it to the top of Cinder Cone. A polarizing filter cut through some of the haze seen at the top.
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Renee examines a volcanic rock.
Renee examines a volcanic rock.
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View of the painted dunes from Cinder Cone
View of the painted dunes from Cinder Cone
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Back at the campsite.  
A well deserved break after hiking Cinder Cone.
Back at the campsite.
A well deserved break after hiking Cinder Cone.
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Our third day started with a sunrise hike around Butte Lake.
Our third day started with a sunrise hike around Butte Lake.
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