Along this 500-mile journey from volcano to volcano you will find opportunities for adventure, exploration, communion with nature and an appreciation for the culture and history of the region. You will also find residents eager to share the beauty and mystery of this land that is dotted with evidence of an eruptive past.

The southern end of the byway begins at California's Lake Almanor, just miles from the active geothermal features at Lassen Volcanic National Park. The northern end of the byway is capped by Crater Lake National Park in Southern Oregon where mysteries of the earth's interior are studied.

Along the Byway you will see fantastic sites - the slopes of Mount Shasta jutting above the valley floor to the summit at 14,179 feet, curtains of water showering over basalt cliffs at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, McCloud Falls - Upper, Middle, Lower falls, and lands riddled with remains of underground magma conduits at Lava Beds National Monument.

Whether you're taking a break from the interstate or planning to explore in depth, the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, one of 42 All American Roads in the USA, offers plenty of adventure on your journey. To purchase a 160-page interpretive guide, call the California Welcome Center in Anderson at 530-365-7500 or VolcanicLegacyByway.com.