Walk Through This Central Oregon Forest Cast In Lava

by | Mar 7, 2020 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Hiking, Interesting, Photography, Sunriver, Things To Do, Travel, Weird, Weird Oregon

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Thousands of years ago molten lava poured over a forest in central Oregon, surrounding the trees and then hardening.

What to do in Sunriver Oregon Lava Forest

Lava burned through the trees and hardened around the bark to form casts.
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The lava burned through the wood and created these amazing lava casts which can still be seen today to remember the majestic forest that once stood here.

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You can walk an easy .9 mile loop and read interpretive signs along the way to learn about the geologic history of this unique forest.

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What to do in Bend Oregon Lavacast Forest

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There are picnic tables and vault toilets. The site is open from May to September and a recreation pass is required to park.

Have you been to the Lava Cast Forest in Central Oregon?

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Tag the friends and family you want to go with!


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Written By Jessica Tomlinson

Jessica Tomlinson is a native Oregonian currently living in Southern Oregon. She has been blogging since 2006. She loves nature, photography, hiking, camping, and exploring Oregon's wilds.

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