Chase Cascade lava on a Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway road trip VIEW
The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway connects volcanic mountains and parks in the Cascades of Northern California and Oregon, from Lassen Peak to Crater Lake.
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