Wednesday, September 21

Bend

The next day we visited the High Desert Museum and a lava tube in Bend. The girls enjoyed the hands-on exhibits, nature trails, and animals. The river otters and porcupines were always my favorite from visits years ago.

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After lunch we made it to the Lava River Cave for a short hike into the tunnel. We rented a flashlight and made our way through the icy cold blackness. We turned around about half-way because we needed to get back on the road to see Crater Lake.

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