Crack in the Ground and the Four Craters Lava Field

[@marklang5169]

How awesome you're exposing your kids and the rest of us to this fascinating geology thank you again

[@MattCookOregon]

Trying to give them what I got as a kid rather than ipads and junk. I think my kids like rocks!

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon Excellent!

[@brianjones6500]

On a hot summer day you can explore this feature in comfort. Some parts of the crack are pretty deep and provide a natural cooling effect. It was fun walking south to see where the crack ended.

[@MattCookOregon]

Caves and things like this are great to beat the heat! Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@IRDeezlSmoke]

So happy to see another Matt.Cook.Oregon video. As a small land owner in Christmas Valley, I visited with a many generation local that mentioned Crater lake water showing up near Ana reservoir. That just came to mind as you mention the ash from Crater lake being at the floor of Crack in the ground. The water is believed to travel in underground lava tubes etc. Maybe that fact or myth would worthy of a video someday?

[@lorijudd2151]

Yes, Matt, could you maybe address this issue? I would appreciate some clarity.

[@MattCookOregon]

I saw some real cheap land in Christmas valley for sale recently, man that was tempting. Seems pretty far for Crater lake water to show up but ya never know. There is definitely some underground water that farms tap into at Christmas valley. I never covered anything Crater lake on video. Party cause no dogs, and then so many others have already covered it I dont see the need to.

[@shaggisdogg]

The aquifers beneath north lake county more or less flow from the east to the west, basically westward runoff from the contintal divide, the crater lake water being somehow "genetically" identical to water flowing from the summer lake area artesian wells has been proven to be mythology

[@lorijudd2151]

Matt, I consider your videos to be on the level of Nick Zentner's, among other geology type videos. You are a reliable source of geology facts without being overwhelming, or pandering to the less intelligent. When looking for videos about Oregon Geology I look through your content first!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. Probably relatable to most because I am very novice at geology. Then I like to appeal to all types of people.

[@lorijudd2151]

@@MattCookOregon I am a native Oregonian, and many of the places you've covered are familiar to me. I have often wondered about the geology of Oregon. Never did take geology in university, but I still want to. Your videos sure scratch that itch.

[@neverhomepnw]

I am amazed you dont have a show with OPB yet. Im getting those Grant Getaway vibes.

[@MattCookOregon]

Very kind thank you. I guess I need to put myself out there in order to do something like that. There are a lot of things I don't like about youtube, but it seems to be the only place I can get people to watch the videos so I stay here. At the moment I don't put too much effort into all of this. I just make a video when I feel inspired. A lot of hours go in but it goes by in a flash with the creative fun that it is to me.

[@BrienWood7.3]

Another beautiful video of my favorite area. Great job!!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks! I did mean to check out hidden forest and the dunes at some point.

[@JimJenks1]

Good to see a new video. You always have such interesting and enjoyable content. Thanks.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! I only do a video when I feel good about it.

[@aCarrotsSoul]

The music playing in the background music was driving me crazy with how familiar it sounded. Then it hit me! It's Balamb Garden from FF8!

[@MattCookOregon]

Ha nice catch. I found an artist that makes his own versions of final fantasy music so its copyright free.

[@aCarrotsSoul]

@@MattCookOregon I put in at least 100 hours into FF7 and FF8 each as a kid. I'm surprised I figured it out.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@aCarrotsSoul Yep 7 and 8 were special. Exploring the worlds was so exciting. So when making outdoor exploration videos it only made sense to use them.

[@robbergstrom943]

Looks like a great spot for exploration and good to see you out with the family.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Rob. We are a crew that must stick together (except when going up sketchy mountains). They have quite a few years until joining me on those.

[@gr8fullytedicated]

Educational and quite interesting. I'm going to have to get back out there myself--and check out the four craters. Thanks so much for posting.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I had been meaning to revisit this place for awhile. Actually one of my first videos and I wanted to do it better.

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon I remember that!

[@edruttledge342]

Bravo! Great post. We have visited this site multiple times and this video did it justice. Thank you.

[@MattCookOregon]

Hey usually people say pictures don't do it justice so thats nice to hear.

[@kevind4850]

If you go with your kids during mid-late summer, show them beforehand what stinging nettles look like (sort of like mint, with pretty flowers at times). There are some in and in shady places around the crack. Touching those things can be very painful for quite a while. Nice video overview, and definitely an interesting place to explore, plus a little hike that gives you a nice shot of cool air on hot desert days.

[@MattCookOregon]

Good idea. Lots of dangers like rattlers too. For some reason I ignored safety in this video which is unusual for me. Guess I don't want to cover the same things every video.

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon Rattlers were my #1 Concern for Kody. I would much prefer I got bit then he, so I really lead and sheltered him, keeping him close. We really took our time there, much enjoyed, and the town as well.

[@Lowellian1]

I too was awaiting a new video, thanks again Matt!

[@MattCookOregon]

Man I wish I could put them out quicker!

[@gordonmorrow]

I have always wanted to visit this place, but health and age make that unlikely. Thanks for taking me there vicariously. Well done.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. It is a big rough, both the drive in and hiking around it.

[@michaelgpartridge2384]

Wonderful video! You are right - the surrounding area is also interesting and beautiful. My very favorite spot is out and across the graben/sink to the east of the crack: you can see how the whole area collapsed into a slight “bowl”… Thanks for posting this peaceful depiction of my backyard!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I keep meaning to do some video on the dunes out there. Would be much more interesting with an ATV so waiting on that.

[@michaelgpartridge2384]

Yeah, between filling your shoes with sand and duking it, get an ATV. Super fun💪

[@virtualstockholm]

Wow, very cool and interesting! Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Actually did another fissure video at Hell Hole if interested.

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

Amazing drone work, love seeing your lovely family. Beautiful, Matt!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I like to put the kids in a easter eggs.

[@darengraff7730]

What a great watch my friend!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Daren! I did have a good feeling on this one being clean.

[@karenhancock542]

Wow! I've never heard of this before! Thank you so much for the beautiful filming.

[@MattCookOregon]

Some call it THE CRACK! Thank you very much for the comment.

[@Zoomdak]

Great visuals and research in putting this together!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Zoomdak. The Crack was a good model and made my job easy.

[@Zoomdak]

@@MattCookOregon Great to have easy models to work with.

[@ArielleViking]

Beautiful scenery and a wonderful explanation on how these features formed. 👍❤️

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Arielle!

[@jackwalsh1468]

Matt, another informative and wonderful video.. Kudos and cheers, Mate.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jack. I try to provide some value in addition to the obvious eye candy.

[@prolificnorthwest]

Another great video. Some really great drone shots too! I remember going there when I was a kid and being totally blown away. Cheers!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. This felt like a classic or even AI generated Matt Cook video. Had all the usual things that make my videos what they are.

[@prolificnorthwest]

@@MattCookOregon Sometimes ya just have to stick with what you know, but also that's what most of us enjoy about your videos. Your touch so to say. Cheers!

[@sreign1]

Nice vid!! Got a camping spot near there we've been camping on for over 20 years. Heard from a couple local old timers that there is a crystal geode cave somewhere in that crack in the ground.

[@MattCookOregon]

Oh god now I just want to search all in this thing for some geodes.

[@tomlauritzen9522]

I've never seen it from the air nor have I gone North. Another great video of a place I've been giving me more insight on the site. Couple good geocaches in the area also.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Always funner to visit these places after reading up on the.

[@jimdilbeck9039]

Stunning video Matt. Thank you

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jim!

[@softroadingthewest]

Nice work Matt. I enjoyed visiting Crack in the Ground more than I expected...photos and videos I had seen did not do justice to how impressive this feature is. Appreciate learning the geological origins. Nice drone work too. I never realized the crack went all the way up to that lava flow.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. We almost connected on this one. One of these days we just gotta go for it and see what happens. Resulting in some Frankenstein video that may actually be cool.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Your the best Matt !

[@MattCookOregon]

How nice! Thanks for showing up early Becky.

[@rickkearn7100]

I've been looking forward to your latest post, Matt, and it did not disappoint! Great content, quality, production and presentation. Love the drone shots, too. Cheers.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Rick. Videos are a bit spread out since I had 2 babies. I don't get any joy out of doing the quick videos. So when I have time for something good I do it.

[@rickkearn7100]

@@MattCookOregon Well done on the Dad front!

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon rather they be short or long, in this State and for this State you're the go-to source, Matt! Well done, M.

[@northcoastoutdoorchannel]

Great video Matt! Your production is always very inspiring. I have always enjoyed the crack in the ground. I also like seeing all the sage on the lava flow! Nice time to visit, the area looked very green for central Oregon on this trip. Really enjoyed this one!

[@MattCookOregon]

That is great to hear thank you. I am not often inspired with videos or ideas. I keep wanting to change it up but somehow I get excited enough to do another.

[@FinalFantasyChill]

Awesome as always! Thanks for using our remixes

[@MattCookOregon]

Was a perfect fit! Thank you. PS please make more music.

[@conniewojahn6445]

Aerial views are very good at showing the extent and type of terrain features because the topography is miles and miles across and can't be seen readily from ground level. Thanks for the views and information on this location. Your videos are always great, and take me places I've been and not understood well, places I've heard of but not seen in person, and places I haven't heard of but want to learn about. Please keep up your great work, it's very much appreciated by this home bound ex-hiker.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Connie! I have been pretty slow with videos lately. Busy with the 2 daughters and working a lot. I will probably do a lot less videos but the ones I do will be special. Just this weekend we tried for some eclipse ring of fire action. I had a pro photographer at the bottom of Thielsen, climbed up to get a shot with me on the peak with eclipse behind, but then clouds rolled in and ruined it! Still had a fun time.

[@S4DF4C3]

As someone who has lived in Oregon pretty much my entire life, I only just started exploring it. Your videos help me find new places to visit. Thank you so much

[@MattCookOregon]

Exploring is great. I still find new places here. Thank you. Let me know what you think!

[@martinflaherty7755]

You do excellent informative videos. I love your Ariel shots and how in depth you go into whats known from different perspectives. good work, you deserve ten fold the views your getting. I'm spreading the word.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Martin. I would love to see more excitement from these videos. It would allow me to justify spending more time to put more out.

[@cloudkap]

Another stellar video, I love your passion and the geology nerdery. I'd love more deep dives around the Mt hood/Hood river area (I live up here and fly R/C and snowboard/hike/bike) Would love to share some hidden spots

[@MattCookOregon]

I am sure you don't want me covering your hidden spots! I don't hang around hood too much but keep meaning to do something there as it would be popular.

[@mapsfordays]

We're late to the party Matt, but as everyone else has noted the aerial views over stop up the "cracks"in the lava field are stunning. Glad to find your channel and we always support by watching the full creation, 12:07 in this one!🌟✌🏽🌿and L262

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you for the nice comment. This is a real unique wonder. I actually did a video of it long ago but wanted to redo since its such a special place.

[@D_Marrenalv]

Very interesting...a fascinating state as well, thank you!

[@MattCookOregon]

I like Oregon

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon 1,000 % so diversified!

[@brandonb1681]

Very cool. There are so many cool places to see and visit in this country.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks! I agree. Oregon has a nice variety of it all too.

[@davidtate166]

High dessert beauty. Nice 👍

[@MattCookOregon]

That could be my insta gram screen name.

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Great job and nice to see the entire family enjoying the adventure. Drone footage was awesome. Really loving my Air 2 S. Thanks for you input on my buying decision!!! 😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Places like this are hard to comprehend without a drone. Air2s still going strong for me too.

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon I'll have to look into them.

[@carrief4371]

Love this! As I prepare for my road trip.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@carrief4371 Awesome. This channel has lots of ideas for you in this area.

[@marisollomas9823]

That video is so beautiful.

[@MattCookOregon]

Glad you think so!

[@Karlacook89]

Hey 👋 Such nice views on your videos. Love what you create. Keep creating ✨️ God bless you!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Hope all is well.

[@melissabeyer7826]

Great Video. Crack in the Ground is one of my favorite places to visit and I really enjoy learning more about the surrounding area.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I actually did a video here 5 years ago, but wanted to redo and make it nice.

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon you succeeded, my friend.

[@OregonMikeH]

Very concise trip down memory's lane for me Matt, thank goodness I had extra gas aboard my vehicle, "The Yellow Submarine VW BUS," HA!. Crack in the Grand was a delightful visit for Kody and I, and we remained for several days. Local historical paperers provided in a local restaurant were very interesting. Thanks Matt, I sure enjoyed going back with you. M.💯✌🌵🚙⛽☀🕶🔎☑

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Mike. It seems to be a special place for many people for many reasons. The Green Mountain campground looked like a nice one just up the road. Not sure how kid friendly it is but we might have to try it.

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon I was not aware of that campground, or I would have checked it out. Hoping, if you visit it, you'll do a little filming overview of it in the near or distant future. Have a Grand Day Pal!

[@skyybluu3118]

Great video thank you 👍🏻

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks for binging me like netflix!

[@richgkar1]

Beautiful want to go there some day .She's continuing to grow like a weed and did I see another one .LOL

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Rich. They are multiplying!

[@sprintcarfan87]

Enjoyable video. What time of year was this filmed?

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. A couple weeks ago! June.

[@JamesBurger1]

Such a unique land formation, u don't see that in most states

[@khayreebutler1339]

Are you sure that’s not Cosmo Canyon?

[@MattCookOregon]

These new ff7 remake graphics are crazy.

[@vs123]

Volcano lava

[@MattCookOregon]

True.

[@curtistolman5830]

Crack in the ground is just a collapsed lava tube.

[@MattCookOregon]

That is not correct.