I recently hiked the Trail of Molten Lands at Lava Lands Visitor Center and paused to take in the volcanic views. The center is located within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, a place with many recreational opportunities.
I took these photos from the Phil Brogan Viewpoint. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Bachelor, the Three Sisters, and other peaks in the distance. On this day, clouds covered them in soft shrouds. The visitor center reopened on May 20, a couple days after my visit. It’s a great place to learn more of this area’s volcanic past.
Here are a couple pictures of the volcanic views from a closer angle.
This 1.1 mile trail winds through basalt lava flows surrounding Lava Butte to the viewpoint.
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I’d love that place … where is it actually?
It is just south of Bend, Oregon, where I live. The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is 54,000 acres in size. The Newberry volcano covers a 1,200-square mile area and it's still active. It last erupted 1,300 years ago.
I've never been to Oregon. Hopefully some day ....
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Wonderful views from those benches!
Yes, it was a good view!