As weather conditions change across central Oregon, it’s important to remember that some places require extra care and respect. The Redmond Caves, located in the city of Redmond, were formed by lava flows from the Newberry Volcano and have been used by people for over 6,000 years. Tribal oral history, archaeological discoveries, and biological research all point to the caves as places of learning, travel, and temporary shelter, but never without risk. Today, we manage the caves in partnership wi