Travel with us deep into Northern California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park—a land of boiling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and spooky legends that’ll make your spine tingle. This week, we're stepping off the trail and into the supernatural side of one of the country’s most underrated (and eeriest) national parks.

From ancient Native American beliefs about sacred spirits to hikers who swear they've heard whispers in the steam, Lassen is more than just a geothermal wonder—it’s a hotbed of paranormal mystery. We explore ghost stories from Lake Helen, the haunted history of Drake’s Bad Guest Ranch, and the unsettling vibes of Bumpass Hell (yep, that’s a real place and it’s as intense as it sounds).

We also talk about the strange case of a missing hiker, unexplainable sightings, and the overwhelming feeling that someone—or something—is watching. Whether you're into geology, ghost stories, or both, this episode blends natural beauty with supernatural chills.

Takeaways:

• Native American tribes viewed Lassen as sacred ground, filled with powerful spirits.

• Bumpass Hell is equal parts deadly and otherworldly.

• Drake’s Bad Guest Ranch has a ghostly reputation that still lingers.

• Visitors have reported apparitions, eerie sounds, and vanishing hikers.

• Lake Helen has its own ghost: a mysterious woman with a paintbrush.

• The line between natural wonder and the paranormal is paper-thin here.

• That creepy “being watched” feeling? You’re not alone.

Grab your hiking boots and your EMF reader—we’re heading into the mist.

Links:

Terrifying Encounter: The Titanic Skeleton of Lassen Nation