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Lassen Volcanic National Parksnow ladden trees set against a deep blue backdrop of mill creek canyon
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The Lassen Association Store is operated by the non-profit Lassen Association, which donates revenues from sales to the National Park Service in Lassen Volcanic for educational, research, and environmental programs. Thus, your purchases from the Lassen Association Store directly benefit Lassen Volcanic National Park.

reddish color microscopic snow alage  

Did You Know?
The reddish color sometimes observed on top of snow at Lassen Volcanic NP snow is a living organism called snow algae. When snow begins to thaw, these microscopic organisms spring to life. They function as a primary food source and are being studied for their cancer-fighting properties.

Last Updated: September 18, 2009 at 18:12 EST