Newberry volcano has shaped the landscape of Central Oregon for hundreds of
thousands of years. The formation of Newberry volcano started around 400,000
years ago; likely 100,000 years prior to the existence of modern humans (Stringer,
2016).
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When you visit Newberry National Volcanic Monument, you may be surprised at the abundance of flora that is in the landscape. After all, so much of the land in the monument is volcanic soil produced from Newberry Volcano as well as Mt Mazama (Crater lake).
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"There is hereby established the Newberry National Volcanic Monument in the State of Oregon as a component of the National Forest system in order to preserve and protect for present and future generations Newberry’s remarkable geologic landforms - and to provide for the conservation, protection, interpretation, and enhancement of its ecological, botanical, scenic, recreational, cultural and fish and wildlife resources." (Public Law 101-522).
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Over 110 miles of summer trails and 130 miles of winter trails can be explored within or extending from the Monument. Trails vary widely in difficulty, from short walks on paved paths to long hikes on steep terrain.
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If you have ever been to Newberry National Volcanic Monument you may have noticed that there is not a lot of wildlife roaming around. There are however, some that are worth noting. Some are very elusive, and others are everywhere you look.
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Where can an adventure take you? Well, sometimes it depends simply on the trail. In particular, an accessible trail.
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In response to the poverty-stricken conditions of 17th-century England, a group of frustrated and inspired citizens began a philanthropic quest. In the early 1800’s, these citizens worked together, pooling their money and resources, to provide small amounts of charity to their fellow citizens who were most vulnerable.
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Yes, Newberry could erupt again. In fact, it’s very likely that it will! The last eruption was about 1,300 years ago. It sounds like ancient history, but geologically it’s very recent. That eruption produced Big Obsidian Flow, the youngest lava flow in Oregon.
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Today, more than 50 years after the Apollo 11 Moon landing, citizens around the world have seen footage of what the landscape of our Moon is like.
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In July of 1912, thousands of Rainbow trout fingerlings made a treacherous journey by four horse wagons from Bend to the Newberry Caldera. They became the first fish to live in both Paulina and East Lakes.
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