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Lake County Attractions
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 Energy Trust of Oregon (Lakeview Branch) |
Abert Rim: Stand beside a vertical face more than a quarter mile high. This 30-mile long fault rises 2,000 feet above Lake Abert and is one of the longest exposed fault escarpments in North America. It began forming during geological upheaval several million years ago. Christmas Valley Sand Dunes: Go back in time. This Sahara-like landscape offers a great expanse of sand dunes, which are primarily made up of ash from the eruption 7,000 years ago of Mount Mazama, which is now better known as Crater Lake. This is an excellent alternative to the crowded sand dunes along the coast on weekends (as a matter of fact, a lot of our coastal population come here to beat the crowds :) The largest inland moving sand dune system in Oregon and possibly the Pacific Northwest. The dunes cover an area 9 by 5 miles in size, with the highest dunes being 60 feet. The dunes lie between Fossil Lake and the Lost Forest. Crack in the Ground: Enter deep into the earth, through this 2-mile long, 10-15 foot wide basalt lava fissure which runs from 10 to 70 feet deep. At places it is bridged by boulders. Winter ice sometimes remains within its depths all year! (Just outside of Christmas Valley.) Derrick Cave: A lava tube 30 feet high, 50 feet wide and 1/4 mile long. The ceiling has collapsed in two places; one providing foot access into the cave and the other forming a "skylight" for the cave. (Near Crack In The Ground.) Devil's Garden Wilderness Study Area: Includes two spatter cones know as "The Blowouts" and are interesting volcanic features right alongside the road leading to Derrick Cave and Ice Cave. "Hot Springs": Hot springs abound around Lake County, and many of them are perfect for soaking. "Old Perpetual" Geyser: Rest awhile in Lakeview and visit Oregon's only continuously spouting geyser which shoots a plume of 200 degree water over 60 feet into the air every 90 seconds. A favorite for everyone in Lake County, whether they be traveling through, or a resident. Take a break and sit in the relaxing (and some say, healing) waters from the geyser which can be found within developed pool known as Hunter's Hot Springs. Only 1 mile North of Lakeview. Green Mountain: 5190 feet elevation. It gives the visitor a panoramic view of the lava flows, cinder cones, and desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area. The fire lookout atop Green Mountain is manned from June through October. Fort Rock: This site is a most unusual discovery. The 325-ft. high crescent-shaped remains of the ancient Fort Rock Volcano are now a state monument. This unique formation stands in stark contrast to the high desert which surrounds it. Site of ancient ruins; scene of dramatic Indian battles. Many ancient artifacts have been found in Fort Rock and within caves near Fort Rock. Truly a Must See. Four Craters: Lava Flow is north of the Crack in the Ground. Four cinder cones created the Four Craters Lava Flow. Lava Mountain: is the highest point in North Lake County (within the Squaw Ridge Wilderness Area). Lost Forest: is a remnant of a much larger stand of Ponderosa Pine that existed 6,000 years ago. This area was designated a Research Natural Area in 1972, due to the isolated relict nature of the forest in an arid climate not normally suited to a pine-type forest. The largest Juniper in Oregon is also found on the northern edge of the forest. Sunstone Area: Designated as the Oregon State Gemstone in 1989 because of its uncommon clarity and color range. In 1992, the bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District established a FREE-USE collecting area for the general public. Four square miles are now closed to mining claims to allow public access for hobby collecting. It is locally known as the "Plush Diamond" because of its proximity to the small community of Plush. Summer Lake State Wildlife Area: Take a few minutes, or a few hours, to enjoy the serenity at Summer Lake. Excellent auto-tour for waterfowl viewing. Ana Reservoir: Site of the state white bass record, boat ramp available. Abert Lake: Brine shrimp feeding ground for over 10,000 waterfowl every year! Hart Mountain: Friends of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge Sheldon and Hart Mountain Refuges: Remote, expansive high-desert habitat, set aside in the '30s for conservation of pronghorn antelope. Thirty years later, . . . Lake Chewaucan Lake Bed: 200 feet deep, 2000 years ago. Outback Scenic Byway: map with additional clickable information |
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