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What to expect
Lava River Cave is a lava tube located in Deschutes County, Oregon. It is part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and is managed by the United States Forest Service. The cave is approximately 5,211 feet long and is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. The cave was formed by lava flowing downhill from a volcanic vent and was created around 80,000 years ago. The area surrounding the cave is dominated by large ponderosa pine trees and is home to a variety of animals, including golden-mantled ground squirrels, chipmunks, and mule deer. Visitors can explore the cave, which features a unique lava tube and a variety of geological formations. The cave is also home to a small bat population and a variety of harvestmen, worms, centipedes, and millipedes
Plan your family visit to the Lava River Cave with these blog insights 👇
Winter Activities in Bend, Oregon
Activities: We visited the Lava River Cave, which is a hands-on learning opportunity that just feels fun and even a little mysterious
Highlights: The kids loved the incredible tube formations that form underground via lava flows in this volcanic region, and the parents enjoyed the fact that it works regardless of weather ✨
Like Ducks Down a Lava Tube: Exploring Newbury Volcanic Monument
Activities: We explored Lava River Cave, which is one of the longest uncollapsed lava tubes in Oregon, and the first discovered by settlers
Highlights: The kids were less enthusiastic about this cave, but the parents enjoyed learning more about its history and formation ✨