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Lava Lands Visitor Center is the interpretive hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Friendly rangers will help orient you to the Monument using our new 3D topographic map.Visit our state of the art interpretive exhibit on area geologic and cultural history, shop in the Discover Your Northwest Bookstore, view a variety of films scheduled daily, walk the Trail of the Molten Lands* and the Trail of the Whispering Pines, picnic under the pines, attend a ranger talk on the patio, drive to the top of Lava Butte for a spectacular view of Central Oregon (Butte parking limited to 10 spaces, so FREE 30 minute time passes are issued on a first come, first served basis at the Center's Welcome Station).
*The Trail of the Molten Lands will be closed for paving possibly through June 30, 2012. Check the Newberry Hotline for Trail status: 541-383-5700.
Explore a mile-long lava tube. Lava River Cave offers self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to tour the entire cave. Initial access descends 150 stairs to an uneven floor and can be challenging. In the interest of preventing the spread of White-nose Syndrome to bats that reside in the Cave, we ask that you not wear or bring into the cave any clothing or gear you have used in a cave or mine outside of Oregon or Washington. Please wear close-toed shoes and warm clothing. Average temperature in the Cave is 42 degrees Farenheit.
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