Volcanic Vistas Discover National Forests in Central Oregon Summer 2006 WWWelcome to Central Oregon! This year’s Volcanic Vistas celebrates Scenic Byways and Community Connections. Scenic Byways provide connections between natural resources, communities, people and places. Scenic Byways create a bridge to the natural environment for recreational oppor- tunities and provide interpretation of the geological and historical events that have drawn people to central Oregon for years. Central Oregon and the Forest Service have a great deal of pride in the Scenic Byways found here. Journeys on the Cascade Lakes, Outback, and McKenzie-Santiam National Scenic Byways all begin on the Deschutes National Forest. Central Oregon communities benefit from the tourism and recreation opportuni- ties promoted by the National Scenic Byways Program. Other less traveled tour routes are to be found on BLM’s Back Country Byways. These are hidden gems full of surprises as well. We hope your discoveries and adventures this summer will be filled with beautiful scenery and fun activities. We also hope you will enjoy these Volcanic Vistas stories about community connections and partnerships that work together to protect valuable resources and to provide both visitors and residents with the unique recreational experiences that are a vital part of all central Oregon communities. Be sure to have fun and be safe! Leslie Weldon Jeff Walter Forest Supervisor Forest Supervisor Deschutes National Forest Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland What's Your Interest? Inside.... The Deschutes and Ochoco National Be Safe! 2 Forests are a recreation haven. There are Go To Special Places 3 2.5 million acres of forest including seven Connect with the Forest 4 wilderness areas comprising 200,000 acres, Connect with Forest History 5 six rivers, 157 lakes and reservoirs, approxi- Experience Today 6-7 mately 1,600 miles of trails, Lava Lands Explore Newberry Volcano 8-9 Visitor Center and the unique landscape of Discover the Natural World Newberry National Volcanic Monument. 10-11 Explore snow-capped mountains or splash Take the Road Less Traveled 12-13 through whitewater rapids; there is some- Learn in the Kids Corner 14 thing for everyone. It’s easy to see that Thanks to Partners & Volunteers 15 Mother Nature worked overtime here. Get High on Nature 16 PAGE 2 • VOLCANIC VISTAS Be Safe! In an emergency dial 911 Broken Top South Sister Mt. Bachelor Elev. 9,175 Diamond Peak Tumalo Mtn. Elev. 10,358 Elev.8,744 Maiden Peak Elev. 9,065 Elev. 7,775 Elev. 7,818 LaPine Elev. 4,200 Bend Elev. 3,500 Outdoor Safety Weather Safety Recreating With Pets When venturing out for the day, know your Central Oregon’s weather can change drasti- Many people recreate with their pets both limitations. Always carry food and plenty of water... cally in a short period of time. Be aware whether summer and winter on National Forest lands and and drink it! Wear sturdy footwear, the terrain here you’re hiking, boating, backpacking or just trails. You are responsible for the safety of your can be rugged and unforgiving. A hat and sun- sightseeing. The summer temperatures can reach pet as well as for the safety of others. screen are advisable to protect against heat and 100 in the daytime and may dip into the 30s at sunburn. Do not hike alone. Tell someone your trip night. It can snow in July! Be prepared! Dogs are required to be on leash in devel- plans (destination and estimated return). Use maps. Carrying plenty of water is a must on any oped recreation sites on Forest Service lands If your vehicle breaks down, stay with it. It is much outing. Mountain streams look refreshing but which includes campgrounds, day-use areas, and easier to find a vehicle than a wandering person. could contain the parasite giardia. Before drink- trailheads. Leashes are also required on all day- Should you find yourself in trouble, don't panic. If use areas along the Deschutes River corridor you have your ten essentials and have followed basic ing water from these sources, boil it 3 to 5 minutes, or use a 1-micron portable water filter. between Benham East and Meadow Camp from precautions, help will be on the way. May 1 thru October 1. Cell phones should not be relied upon as a top A hat and sunscreen are advisable to protect priority safety item. Many areas within and against heat and sunburn. Carry a little food, a Only a portion of the Three Sisters Wil- adjacent to the Wilderness areas do not have full windbreaker and have a safe visit. derness requires dogs to be leashed and under coverage so service is not always available and physically restrictive control from July 1 to batteries wear out without warning. Weather Averages September 30. Dogs are required to be on leash Warmest Month . Mid-June, July and August Ticks and Mosquitoes -Ticks can be found at Moraine Lake, Green Lakes, Todd Lake, Warmest Day . August 1990, 103° F (39.4° C) wherever there is vegetation and mosquitoes Broken Top and associated trails. wherever there is moisture. Prevention is best. Wear Coolest Months . December, January and February light colored clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and Coldest Day . January 1980 -23° F (-30.6° C) On most trails, dogs are not required to be pants (tucked into your socks in tick country). Average Yearly Rainfall . 11-19 inches on leash but must be within 15 feet and under Insect repellent containing DEET can be sprayed Average Yearly Snowfall . 15-77 inches reliable physical or voice control at all times. on your clothing to help repel the little critters. Average Days with Sunshine . 271 days Should you find a tick, remove it immediately. Keep pets under control to prevent fights Place tweezers as close to the tick's head as pos- with other dogs, harassment to wildlife, or injury sible. GENTLY pull the tick off. Lightning, One Strike, You're Out of other people. Do you have the Thunder and lightning storms occur fre- Provide your pet with water at these higher "10 Essentials" with you? quently. If you are caught in a storm, follow basic altitudes. Compass safety procedures. Start counting when you see the lightning and stop when you hear the thun- Avoid taking your pet on jagged rocks and Extra clothing der. A ten second count means that lightning is sharp surfaces found on the volcanic terrain. Extra food/water two miles away (4-5 seconds per mile). If you lose your pet, call the Humane First aid Be safe: Society of Central Oregon at 382-3537. Take cover indoors. Headlamp/flashlight Swimming, boating, fishing, get out of the If you find a pet, call the Bend Bulletin at Knife water. If your hair stands on end, take immedi- 385-5809 to run a “Found Pet” ad for free. Map ate action. Stay out of windows and doors. Car Clouting-15 Seconds or Less Sunglasses Avoid trees. Go to a low area. Waterproof matches and/or lighter A car provides the best cover - roll up all Trailheads, parks and monuments have be- Fire starter windows, do not touch any metal parts. come increasingly popular sites for car clouting, While hiking, carry a 4 foot square piece of vandalism and thefts from vehicles. Car clouters polyethylene as an insulator, crouch down on it, prefer to prowl parking lots and campgrounds. If Volcanic Vistas knees and feet together. Crouching lessens your you are hiking or tent camping, take all of your valuables with you or keep them hidden in your Editor chances of becoming a lightning rod. Groups attract lightning - separate. trunk. Notify authorities immediately if you see Robin Gyorgyfalvy Get away from rocks. Rocks don’t hold suspicious characters or if you are a victim of car much water and your body does. clouting or any other crime. Graphic Design Margot Bucholtz Get off your horse. It may have metal shoes, Production of this publication is bit and rigging in the saddle. If time, unsaddle through a partnership between A Special Thank You to all the your animal and put it in the brush. the Northwest Interpretive Turn off and move away from electronic Association (NWIA) and contributing writers, poets, artists Deschutes National Forest. and photographers. devices. Need More Information? Helpful Web Sites Deschutes National Forest 383-5300 Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District 383-4000 Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests ww.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon Northwest Forest Pass (to purchase) www.naturenw.org Sisters Ranger District 549-7700 U.S. Forest Service www.fs.fed.us Crescent Ranger District 433-3200 Bureau of Land Management www.blm.gov Bend Seed Extractory (tours by appt.) 383-5481 National Park Service www.nps.gov Redmond Air Center (tours by appt.) 504-7200 Oregon State Parks www.prd.state.or.us Ochoco National Forest 416-6500 Central Oregon Visitors Association www.covisitors.com Paulina Ranger District 477-6900 High Desert Museum www.highdesert.org Wildlife Viewing Site www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/wildlife Lookout Mountain Ranger District 416-6500 The Museum at Warm Springs www.warmsprings.biz/museum Lava Lands Visitor Center 593-2421 Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory www.sunrivernaturecenter.org Historic Paulina Lake Guard Station 536-8802 Celebrating Scenic Byways & Community Connections PAGE 3 • VOLCANIC VISTAS Go To Special Places North Sister Mt. Washington Mt. Hood Three Fingered Jack Mt. Jefferson Elev. 11,239 Middle Sister Elev. 10,085 Elev. 7,794 Elev. 10,497 Elev. 10,047 Elev. 7,840 Black Butte Elev. 6,436 What Can I See In ….? Sisters Elev. 3,200 As seen from Lava Butte If you are new to Central Oregon, or just looking for something new to do, here are a few suggestions tailored to fit just about any schedule.