With temperatures in Northeastern California to break the century mark this week, there are many places one, if they have the time and means, to beat the heat. For the adventurous there are places like Crater, Homer and Taylor Lakes, lest we not forget Caribou Wilderness. There is always the various Eagle Lake Ice Caves who want to do some exploring. Finally, with Lassen Park road open there is plenty of snow banks to cool off in. If you are wondering if it the heat will ever end, as a general rule by the end of this month, the region experiences a cold snap, just enough to drive the doves out of the area for opening day on September 1.