Explore the historically rich terrain of Lassen Volcanic National Park with a variety of activities away from the large crowds that other national parks attract. KCBS Radio Outdoors Editor Tom Stienstra revels in the details.

Where: Lassen Volcanic National Park, 530-595-4480, www.nps.gov/lavo.

Reservations: Reserve camping cabins at Manzanita Lake or campsite at Summit Lake at www.Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777. Others first-come, first-served.

Camping: For details on all campgrounds, see Moon California Camping at www.TomStienstra.com.