Lassen Volcanic NP?

Question

Why was Lassen chosen as a national park?

Answer 1

Lassen Volcanic was established as a national park 09 Aug 1916 because of its significance as an active volcanic landscape. Lassen Peak began erupting in 1914, had the most significant activity in 1915, and had minor activity until 1921. All four types of volcanoes in the world are found in Lassen's 106,000 acres.

By the early 1900s local sentiment was building for the protection of Lassen Peak and Cinder Cone against commercial developement. In 1906 petitions from both Lassen and Plumas counties urged President Theodore Roosevelt to set aside the most significant features in the Lassen park are as national monuments. These recommendations eventually reached the desks of President Roosevelt, and on May 6, 1907, they were signed by the President. Lassen Peak and Cinder Cone became national monuments. While the Forest Service continued to manage the new sites, located within the Lassen National Forest, these two monuments formed the nucleus of the future park and gave recognition to Lassen Peak anc Cinder Cone as striking examples of volcanic activity.