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
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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

