We decided to get out of the heat for a day. You can see how happy we are.

With the weather so hot, it's hard to believe there is snow anywhere in California. This lake in Lassen National Park is still frozen in most parts. Lassen park is about an hour up the road from us. There are many trails, campgrounds and scenic views. The majority of the year it is only accessible with snowshoes or skis.

We took a hike around this lake with beautiful views of Mt. Lassen in the background. We even saw some wildlife within a few feet of us - deer, osprey, a bat, trout, ducklings, and many other birds.