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It seems like every time we come to visit the big obsidian flow, there is snow on at least part of it. The last time when we came out with Zach and Vera, we climbed over some big snow drifts.
This time there was far more snow even though the timing wasn’t that far off from the previous trip.
We didn’t do the whole loop this time because we didn’t feel like potentially sliding down a bunch of snow and into a bunch of sharp rocks.
On our way to Bend, we stopped off at Newberry Crater to take a look at the Big Obsidian Flow. This is literally a very large flow of obsidian inside the crater.
There are many beautiful rocks at the flow.
Looking out into the crater and onto one of the two major lakes.
This glass could be extremely sharp if one were to touch it incorrectly.
Vera amongst the flow.
Heather walking along the obsidian path.
A dark sky full of clouds above the obsidian.
A view of the flow.
Up near the top of the of the path with Heather in the picture.
Absolutely gorgeous.
This is such an amazing place.
Heather posing with the snow that covered part of the trail.
The edge of the lava flow.
While trying to cross the snow, a guy in another group sunk up to his hips. I was standing by to offer assistance but he was able to free himself after much work. It was pretty lucky. The guy nearly broke his leg.
I helped Heather cross the snow safely.
