On the other side, the banks of a clear mountain stream are lined with amber willow and flaming red Indian rhubarb. Broad bands of oak and quaking aspen also descend the nearby ravines resembling giant, saffron waterfalls. The lake, with Mt. Lassen looming in the background, is always a scenic masterpiece. Autumn offers miles of reddened dogwood along Highway 36, and thickets of glowing birch and aspen along Juniper Lake Road and Warner Valley Road to Drakesbad. Stunning, crimson dogwood is also visible north of Chester in the Benner Creek area.
Fall colors illuminate the area's unique geological formations, lava rock and stunning lake.
Indian rhubarb, dogwood and chokeberry paint the area a vibrant red. Quaking aspen and oak cover the surrounding hillside in a blanket of yellow, making the area a treasure for those in search of fabulous fall color. The entire drive into La Porte winds through canyons crosses the Middle Fork of the Feather River and is a spectacular color excursion. A National scenic byway on Highway 70 runs from Oroville to Nevada's state line, through Quincy, Portola and the beautiful Feather River Canyon. Cascading waterfalls and the brilliant colors of golden oak, blazing dogwood and chokecherry highlight the canyon's natural beauty, creating a pleasant drive for any traveler on this popular scenic driving route.