Bend, Ore. – The road to Newberry National Volcanic Monument’s Newberry Caldera will open to drivers at the end of the week.
On Friday, May 1, 2015 the gate that blocks access to the caldera area of Paulina and East Lakes as well as the multitude of recreation opportunities and campgrounds in the area will open. Lava Lands Visitor Center and Lava River Cave also will open to visitors that day.
The opening begins a year of events and activities highlighting the 25th Anniversary of the designation of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
People can stay up-to-date on featured events at http://discoveryourforest.org/events-2/ or at www.fs.fed.us/r6/webmaps/7Wonders/# .
In addition, visitors may notice renovations completed in 2014 at Lava River Cave, primarily improved visitor access and safety.
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