Benham Falls and Lava Lands Visitors Center

Today our friends, Keith and Janice, took Barbara and I sight seeing in central Oregon. First we traveled to the Benham Falls trail head. Once there we hiked along the Deschutes River to Benham Falls. After taking a few photos of the falls and the surrounding area, we took a short drive to the Lava Lands Visitors Center at the base of Lava Butte cinder cone. At the visitors center I hiked the Trail of the Molten Land and was treated to wonderful vistas of the nearby Cascade Mountains. This trail crosses numerous lava flows that originated from the base of Lava Butte.

The Deschutes River.
The Deschutes River.
Benham Falls.
Benham Falls from above.
Benham Falls.
The Lava Butte cinder cone with one of many lava flows at the base.
Mt. Bachelor
Life in an unhospitable environment.
Mt. Bachelor
Looking southwest at all of the visible volcanic vents.
More life.
The Three Sisters.

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I am a retired professional geologist who loves hiking, photography and travelling with my lovely wife Barbara.

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