Mt. Lassen National Park CA

Before leaving Yellowstone, Geri had to make one last sunrise to see what animals might appear. The early AM is the best time to see the sun's colors on the mountains, streams and animals. A herd of elk could be seen by a lake and then crossed the road causing an Elk Jam. We travelled Tuesday from West Yellowstone to Boise Idaho with a stop at Craters of the Moon Natl Monument. It seemed like we stepped on another planet! The volcanic lava extended for miles. Near Boise, Idaho, we visited the World Center for Birds of Prey. They breed falcons of all types and California condors who have a wingspan of 10 feet. We learned so much about falcons and raptors and saw the injured ones. We then drove thru the National Wildlife Refuge along the Snake River to find birds of prey. Unfortunately, we were there at the wrong season and the birds were migrating. Remote and wild, we could imagine the raptors and falcons roosting there. Thursday we travelled from Boise to the Lassen Volcano area with many scenic roads and no expressways at all. We travelled thru rural Oregon and were very excited to see the "Welcome to California" sign. We are staying at a ranch/ campground. Very remote, with no TV or cell phones. Just tons of stars in the sky to entertain us. Tomorrow we will visit the National Park.