McKenzie-Santiam Pass Sign
The McKenzie-Santiam Pass is an Oregon Scenic Byway according to the sign.
Recovering Burn Area along the McKenzie Pass
New growth in a recovering burn area along the McKenzie-Santiam Pass.
McKenzie Pass Lava Field Overlook
A lava field overlook along the McKenzie Pass on the way to Dee Wright Observatory.
Approaching Dee Wright Observatory
Approaching Dee Wright Observatory along the McKenzie Pass on a cold and rainy day is foreboding.
Dee Wright Observatory Tower
A mountain of lava rocks surround the Dee Wright Observatory Tower.
Another View of the Dee Wright Observatory Tower
Oddly misshapen, the Dee Wright Observatory's Tower is dwarfed by the surrounding lava fields.
Ramps and the Road at Dee Wright Observatory
Looking down at Dee Wright Observatory surrounds on all sides by lava flow.
Looking through Dee Wright Observatory Lava Windows
An arched window and small rectangular window reveals a specific mountain when it's sunny.
Dee Wright Observatory Lava Flow Around Trees
The 65-mile black lava flow left a few tree islands intact at Dee Wright Obsevatory.
Looking through Lava Window at Dee Wright Observatory
A cloudy view through lava tube window at Dee Wright Observatory.
Visitor Station at Dee Wright Observatory
Looking down at the Visitor Station at Dee Wright Observatory surrounded by lava flow.
Pressure Point Field at Dee Wright Observatory
A sign marks Pressure Point Field at Dee Wright Observatory in Central Oregon.
McKenzie Pass Forest with Lava Rocks
The McKenzie Pass is dotted with lava rocks.