Category: Attractions

Dinner At Cultus Lake Resort

Dinner At Cultus Lake Resort

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

Newberry National Volcanic Monument

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

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