Lassen Volcanic Adventure:
Explore Ancient Earth
and Mars-Like Terrain
September 11–14, 2026 | Chester, CA
Join us on an extraordinary journey to Lassen Volcanic National Park
Itinerary Highlights:
Day 1 – Friday, Sept. 11
Check-in at Best Western Chester or local cabins.
Group welcome dinner.
Overview of Lassen’s unique geological significance.
Day 2 – Saturday, Sept. 12
Morning: Explore Sulphur Works and Bumpass Hell Trail.
Afternoon: Visit Lake Helen.
Evening: Sunset at Manzanita Lake.
Day 3 – Sunday, Sept. 13
Morning: Explore Subway Cave Lava Tube.
Afternoon: Hike to Kings Creek Falls.
Stargazing near Lassen Peak.
Day 4 – Monday, Sept. 14
Visit Burney Falls.
Wrap up with a farewell gathering.
Why This Trip Is Unique:
Experience Mars-like landscapes.
Learn from expert guides.
Enjoy a curated mix of relaxation and exploration.
Pricing:
$1,299 – per person double occupancy
$1,599 – single occupancy
Spaces are limited for this incredible adventure. Don’t miss your chance!
Your Guides on the Lassen Adventure
Dr. Mark Wagner
First, Mark serves as CEO and co-founder of
ARES Learning,
a public-benefit corporation preparing students for our multi-planet future.
In addition, he holds a Ph.D. in educational technology and leads
astro-geology field programmes as well as the annual
Space Education Summit.
Moreover, Mark is the author of
Space Education: Preparing Students for Humanity’s Multi-Planet Future (2022)
and curator of the
Space Education Alliance, thereby connecting educators worldwide.
Dr. Pamela L. Gay
Currently, Pamela is a senior scientist at the
Planetary Science Institute and director of
CosmoQuest.
Through these roles she channels citizen scientists into
NASA missions and co-hosts the podcast Astronomy Cast.
Furthermore, she hosts Escape Velocity Space News,
writes for Astronomy & Sky & Telescope,
and appears on TV programmes such as The Universe and Weather Channel specials.
Dr. Kirby Runyon
Kirby is a planetary geologist, Zero-G coach, and founder of
Planex.
Notably, he helped reveal Pluto’s ice mountains on NASA’s
New Horizons mission. Today he guides astro-geologic tours and parabolic-flight adventures.
In addition, Kirby is a regular voice on Planetary Radio and Kennedy Space Center stages,
thereby inspiring audiences to see Earth—and other worlds—with fresh eyes.