Deschutes National Forest

The Deschutes National Forest is a United States national forest located in Central Oregon, in parts of Deschutes, Klamath, Lake, and Jefferson counties. It was established in 1908 and encompasses almost 1.6 million acres along the east side of the Cascade Range. The forest hosts official preservation areas, various biology, and recreational activities. It includes the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, six National Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Metolius Preserve, and the Oregon Cascade Recreation Area. The forest has five wilderness areas, including the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Mount Washington Wilderness, Three Sisters Wilderness, Diamond Peak Wilderness, and Mount Thielsen Wilderness. The forest's geology is characterized by volcanic ash and pumice, with over 400 caves and a unique topsoil. The forest is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including old-growth trees, whitebark pine, and various species of forbs and grasses