During my Oregon 2006 getaway weekend, I checked out Newberry National Volcanic Monument, which preserves an area of craters and lava flows in central Oregon. Even though it was May, several areas were still closed due to winter snows, but I did hike the Lava Butte Trail.

Mark Wasson, http://www.markwasson.com > Trips has detailed summaries of my trips

http://www.markwasson.com/u2006o06aoregon.htm