Hibernation is nature’s way of pressing pause—a survival strategy that allows creatures to endure harsh winters by slowing their metabolism, often for weeks or months. But sometimes, nature’s slumber lasts far longer. Lassen Peak, the fiery heart of Lassen Volcanic National Park, remained dormant for 27,000 years before awakening in an eruption so powerful it was felt 200 miles away.

Though this rugged landscape sleeps once more, its geothermal wonders hint at the power still lurking beneath. Boiling springs, bubbling mud pots, and steaming fumaroles whisper of an earth that is never truly at rest.

Join us on a journey into a world where ancient forces and deep slumbers intertwine, creating a landscape as mysterious as it is mesmerizing.

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