Central Oregon

Big Obsidian Flow in Oregon: The picture "Obsidian Monolith" shows an imposing, upright black obsidian boulder standing among a scatter of volcanic rocks at the base of a rocky hill, with trees in the background.

Big Obsidian Flow – Hike Oregon’s Youngest Lava Flow Made of Volcanic Glass!

• The Big Obsidian Flow covers one square mile of shiny black obsidian and paleContinue Reading

Diamond Creek Falls in Oregon: The picture "Diamond Creek Falls Close-up" shows a person standing on rocks at the base of the tall, sloped waterfall, taking a photo of the water streaming over mossy rocks and the surrounding vibrant greenery.

Diamond Creek Falls Oregon: Scenic Waterfall Hike in the Cascade Mountains

• Diamond Creek Falls drops in a glittering fan among old-growth forests in Oregon’s CascadesContinue Reading

Paulina Falls in Oregon - Paulina Falls Base Paulina Falls in Oregon: The picture "Paulina Falls Base" presents a wide view of the waterfall base, with white water streaming down a tall cliff face amid a landscape of large rocks, logs, and green foliage.

Paulina Falls – See Oregon’s 80-Foot Twin Waterfall in Newberry Volcano’s Caldera

• Paulina Falls is a rare 80-foot double waterfall split into two cascading plumes byContinue Reading

Delintment Lake in Oregon: The picture "Delintment Lake in Oregon child holding fossil" features a child’s outstretched hand presenting a ridged, gray fossil against a gravel surface, with the child’s clothing and tools for rockhounding partially visible.

Delintment Lake Rockhounding: Where to Find Ammonite Fossils

• The Delintment Lake rockhounding site is known for its easily found fossilsContinue Reading

Devils Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: The calm, clear waters of the lake mirror the clouds and tall pine trees along the shoreline under a bright blue sky.

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway: Where Mountains Meet Lakes

If you love a true Oregon road trip with stunning views, the Cascade Lakes ScenicContinue Reading

Hosmer Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking near the boat launch, surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest. A tree-covered hill is visible across the lake beneath a clear blue sky.

Hosmer Lake: Kayaker’s Playground in Cascades

• Hosmer Lake is a peaceful kayaking spot amid marshes and pinesContinue Reading

Devils Lake Cascade Lakes Oregon

Devils Lake: One of the Most Shallow Cascade Lakes with Turquoise Waters

• Devils Lake is the shallowest of the Cascade Lakes and is easily accessibleContinue Reading

Todd Lake - Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Oregon

Todd Lake Oregon: A Scenic Alpine Lake near Mount Bachelor

• Todd Lake is a cold-water alpine lake surrounded by snowfields, forests, and mountainsContinue Reading

Little Lava Lake Oregon: A dog swims toward a person in the clear blue water of the lake, surrounded by forested shoreline and distant snow-capped mountains.

Little Lava Lake: Small and Secluded Volcanic Lake

• Little Lava Lake is one of the smallest and quietest Cascade Mountain LakesContinue Reading

Lava Lake Oregon: A wooden dock extends over the water, passing through tall grass, with boats and canoes moored at the side and a sign listing dock rules; snow-capped mountains and pine trees are visible in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Lava Lake: Volcanic Lake Full of Adventures

• Lava Lake is popular among anglers, campers, hikers, swimmers, boaters, and paddleboardersContinue Reading

Walton Lake Oregon - Lakeside Path: A paved path runs alongside Walton Lake, bordered by rocks and greenery, with tall pine trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Walton Lake – A Natural Mountain Lake near Prineville

• Walton Lake is a small high-elevation lake in Ochoco National ForestContinue Reading

Odell Lake

Odell Lake – Home of a 40-pound Mackinaw Record!

• Odell Lake, known for holding the record for the biggest mackinaw caught • TheContinue Reading