I was in the south and central parts of the state a few weeks earlier than this trip. For this trip, I only wanted to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park -- my second attempt. And, I got a chance to spend the night near Mt. Shasta.

UNFORTUNATELY, due to the Dixie Forest Fire, the park was closed starting several days before I arrived. So, oh-for-two at this park too (I often have issues getting into a park despite checking on the web or calling the park to see if it is open). However, I was able to drive up to the park entrance and photograph the park sign (my version of the NPS Passport Book). While I did not see any burned trees, I saw countless trees that had been cut down then de-branches so as to leave the logs. Guess someone else will collect all those logs at some point.