Newberry Caldera
Newberry National Volcanic Monument in central Oregon features ancient lava flows, the 1,200-year-old Crater Lake of Paulina Lake, and multiple shield volcanoes—epic landscapes for hiking, wildlife viewing, and geothermal exploration.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western USA |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes County |
| District | Cascade Mountains |
| City | Chamberlain Lake |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 43.98 |
| Longitude | -121.11 |
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11:58 AM LOCAL TIMENewberry National Volcanic Monument protects an immense volcanic dome complex centered around Newberry Volcano, one of the largest and most accessible shield volcanoes in the Cascades. The landscape is dominated by deep rhyolitic caldera lakes like Paulina Lake and East Lake, extensive lava flows from past eruptions, and geothermal areas with bubbling pools and hot springs. Visitors can trek along crater rims, walk through the surreal cinder deserts of Lava Butte, paddle and swim in high-elevation lakes, or access snow and winter sports routes depending on season. Aside from the volcanic features, the region supports ecosystems from subalpine forests of lodgepole pine and whitebark pine to sage-steppe across the surrounding highlands. Trails, scenic pull-offs, and ranger programs offer year-round ways to experience this dynamic Cascade summit.
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