Lava Butte is an extinct volcanic cone. From the top one has an outstanding view of the Cascades. It was so clear that we could not only see the local mountains but also Mt. Hood.

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Ghost trees are a phenomenon that this photographer can't resist. This one remains in the cinders from the volcano.

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Looking toward the mountains called sisters from the top of Lava Butte. This is an incredible lava flow.

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We hiked along the Big Deschutes River and saw the other end of the lava flow. When this volcano erupted, the lava flow caused the River to move four miles to the west toward the Cascade Range.

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Continuing along the river we saw a spectacular scene of untamed rapids. We thought we were going to Benham Falls but we evidently they are misnamed as they are rapids not falls.

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Old Glory proudly waves in the breeze among the lodgepole pines of this area.

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The small community of Sisters (population 911) held a great Craft Faire that we just couldn't miss.

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Tryna just couldn't resist trying out the rocking horse!

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What a life! Can you believe that this little pooch had his own carrier. Oh well, to each his own.

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