HIGH LAKES LOOP 1. Begin with breakfast in Sunriver by purchasing food and beverages at the Sunriver Country Store or Sunriver Marketplace or at a local coffee shop or restaurant. 2. The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a hidden gem where you can explore the trails by biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling or Nordic skiing. Go fishing, swimming, boating or paddleboarding at Paulina Lake or East Lake. Visit Paulina Peak to see incredible views of the Cascades, Newberry Caldera and across the High Desert. 3. La Pine State Park is home to North America’s largest Ponderosa Pine Tree. 4. Stop in La Pine for lunch, shop and make sure you have a full tank. 5. Visit South and North Twin Lakes, formed around 20,000 years ago as volcanic activity created two identical craters that later filled with water. 6. Stop at Manley’s Tavern for its famous broiled chicken. Visit the Crescent Lake Lodge. 7. Odell Lake with Odell Lake Lodge & Shelter Cover Resort. 8. Crescent/ Gilchrist & Mohawk Restaurant HIGH DESERT LOOP 1. Fort Rock State Park, Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum: Experience volcanic landmarks from the ice age and hike Fort Rock. Museum open May-September. 2. Christmas Valley Community & Willows Antique Store 3. Crack In the Ground: Hike the volcanic fissure with depths up to 70 feet high for 2 miles through picturesque geological formations. 4. Christmas Valley Sand Dunes: 11,000 acres of natural sand dunes created by volcanic eruptions 7,000 years ago. 5. Ana Reservoir: Serene swimming and fishing spot. 6. Summer Lake, Lodge at Summer Lake & Wildlife Area 7. Summer Lake Hot Springs: 1920s bathhouse and scenic outdoor pools. 8. Paisley, Pioneer Saloon & Chewaucan River 9. Silver Lake & Cowboy Dinner Tree: Reservations mandatory for this incredible dinner at a cowboy bunkhouse. 10. Thompson Reservoir: Remote location for camping, boating and ample fishing with views of nearby mountains. Area closed in the winter. CRATER LAKE LOOP 1. AMTRAK Station & KJ’s Cafe: Fill your belly with KJ’s Café’s delicious homemade food. 2. Collier Logging Museum & Collier Memorial State Park 3. Kla-Mo-Ya Casino & Hotel & Potbelly Café — test your luck or grab a meal. 4. Train Mountain/Klamath & Western Railroad: The world’s largest miniature railroad and private caboose collection. 5. Agency Lake & Wood River Wetlands 6. Fort Klamath Museum: Museum and park showcasing the history of Southern Oregon. 7. Upper Klamath Canoe Trail: Paddle through the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. 8. Crater Lake ZipLine & Sasquatch Hollow: Nine thrilling ziplines with sky bridges and more. 9. Crater Lake: The “Jewel of the Cascades,” famous for its deep blue clear water and being the deepest lake in the U.S. 10. Diamond Lake offers year-round recreational activities. 11. Union Creek, Beckie’s Cafe and Rogue Gorge Viewpoint: Delicious food and viewpoints. The Newberry Country Trail offers three loops to visit astonishing communities, geologic sites, museums, and points of interest. Travel the loop in one day or pack a bag and spend the night at a local lodging or a campground. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking or sightseeing, you will discover something to your enjoyment on one of the loops. Visit lapine.org/travel-guide, get a map at the La Pine Chamber of Commerce, 51375 Huntington Road or call 541-536-9771. Photo by Kristine Thomas Discover Oregon’s Three Calderas 2024-25 | SUNRIVER MAGAZINE 40
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