This California lake freezes silvery-blue at 8,200 feet where snowshoes reach volcanic mirror stillness
Morning light touches the silvery-blue surface of Lake Helen, frozen solid at 8,200 feet elevation in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park. The glacial lake mirrors Lassen Peak’s snow-covered volcanic cone in perfect stillness. This winter sanctuary requires snowshoes or skis to reach, keeping crowds at bay while revealing one of the state’s most dramatic alpine … Lire plus









