Cultus Lake Resort is roughly 40 miles from Bend and 30 miles from La Pine, Oregon. We went out there for Friday night dinner hoping that the smoke from Pacific Northwest forest fires wouldn't obscure the view across the lake. As we drove into the area, we found the smoke to be considerably denser than … Continue reading Dinner At Cultus Lake Resort
Category: Attractions
The High Desert Museum
Bend Oregon's High Desert Museum is located about 10 miles south of Bend on US-97. The museum architecture is western using lots of beautiful stone and stained wood. The entrance fees are $15 per adult. The museum was crowded with families the day we visited. Much of what the museum offers is outside. We started … Continue reading The High Desert Museum
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument Visitor Center is roughly 10 miles south of Bend, Oregon on US-97. I first noticed Newberry National Volcanic Monument driving from Eugene to Bend. Lava Butte, a volcanic cinder cone, was prominent along US-97. The odd feature that stood out to me was how smooth the side of volcano looked. One … Continue reading Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Dutch Oven Demonstration
Wednesday morning at Davis Mountains State Park (DMSP) was clear and bright. For the first time ever, I adjusted downward my water pressure regulator from 60 PSI down below 40 PSI. This park is known for high water pressure and I felt like 60 PSI put the plumbing more at risk than necessary. One of … Continue reading Dutch Oven Demonstration



