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Oregon Caves National Monument
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Oregon Caves offers a variety of activities directed at our most valuable natural resource YOU!

What can you do at the Monument?

1. Explore the Underground World
See the beautiful speleothems (cave deposits) shimmer in the Earth. Just remember: stalactites hold tight to the ceiling and stalagmites might reach the ceiling one day!

2. Earn a Junior Ranger Badge
This program is fun and rewarding. Upon completion of this program, you share the responsibilities of protecting and preserving the Monument.

3. Explore the Ancient Forests
While you hike, earn Junior Ranger Trail Buttons when completing a fun activity while in the woods.

4. Participate in Park Ranger Programs
Want to know what kind of fossils were found inside the caves? How could some trees need fires to live?  Find out the answers while partaking in Park Ranger Programs.
Web Rangers
Become a WebRanger!
Have fun and help your park.
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Explore the old-growth forest.
Hiking Trails
Explore the four hiking trails in the old-growth forest.
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The vista from Mount Elijah looks to the Red Buttes wilderness, Mount Shasta and other scenic vistas.

Did You Know?
One of the most spectacular vistas near Oregon Caves is located on Mount Elijah. The hike is strenuous if you start at the monument but the staff at the Visitor Center can direct you to another, less strenuous trail to the mountain.
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Last Updated: July 19, 2009 at 19:59 MST