Lava River Cave, Newberry National Volcanic Monument
As a long time resident of Bend Oregon , I have to say we do have a lot of great hidden treasures that surround us that present an excellent opportunity for exploring the great outdoors. One of these treasures is an old favorite of many Bend residents and usually forgotten until the opportunity to presents itself in the form of a family member or friend coming to Bend Oregon for the first time to visit during the Summer.
The Lava River Cave is an excellent adventure while visiting Bend Oregon during the Summer. It is a cave that is just South on Highway 97, just passed the High Desert Museum on the West side of the highway. Admission is free, parking is $5 so load up the car and take your whole family. In addition to dressing for cold weather regardless of the temperature above ground bring a head lamp, lantern and/or flashlight for each member in your party. The cave is 42 degrees so bring a long sleeve shirt and jacket and for our warmer weather family members from the South perhaps mittens might be appreciated.
The Lava River Cave South of Bend is not a state park,but part of the Deschutes National Forest - Newberry National VolcanicMonument. The self guided tours take about an hour and if you go all the way to the end of this approximate 3 mile easy walk you could find yourself sliding on your belly to see the very end of this fascinating tube in Central Oregon. Entering the cave down a stable and well maintained stair with rail, prepare to turn on your headlamps immediately. The cavernous walk takes you under Highway 97 and in most places, the ceiling of this cave or "tube" is about 50 feet high. Even though I had seen it before, I will always be fascinated by this adventure that lays quietly beneath the surface in Bend Oregon.
I highly recommend if you are a family or a group of people looking for something different to do while visiting or renting a Bend vacation rental or property during the Summer in Bend Oregon or anywhere in Central Oregon, not to miss this quiet treasure! If you are looking for an excellent Summer or year round vacation rental in Central Oregon or specifically Bend Oregon, consider renting with Alpenglow Vacation Rentals, some of our Bend vacation homes are pet friendly vacation rentals !
Victoria J. Smith
Alpenglow Vacation Rentals
Bend Oregon
http://www.AlpenglowVacationRentals.com
Posted by Alpenglow Vacation Rentals at 8/7/2010 11:21 AM 
Categories: Bend Summer Vacation Rentals
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Categories: Bend Summer Vacation Rentals
Tags: Alpenglow Vacation Rentals Summer Vacation Properties Property Bend Vacation Rentals Pet Friendly
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