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The ultimate adventure guide
The trailhead is chock full of information, then you're on your own.
Outside the caves, the landscape is quintessential Central Oregon.
The cave entrances are obvious, although there are no labeled signs at the entrances.
Some of the cave spaces are tall enough to stand in, while others are crawling room only.
Look up to see the features of the lava ceiling.
A sliver of sun reminds you where to get back out.
You just might be the only explorer out here, but plenty of graffiti marks the passage of many others.
There's plenty of animal sign, even if the animals are well hidden.
Looking back to the cave entrance.
Things get interesting where water seeps into the cave.
Each cave has a sandy bottom, so once you're inside the footing is pretty straightforward.
With three caves to explore, you're sure to find something that piques your interest.