Newberry National Volcanic Monument: Volcanic Wonders of Oregon

[@rctopfueler2841]

matt cook for governor ... this is the guy i want.representing my state

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you for your vote. First order of business all state funds in Portland will be moved to forest management!

[@SockGoblin801]

I was feeling nostalgia for Central Oregon and stumbled on this gem of a movie. Covered a lot of old facts that I hadn't heard in forever and learned a lot more. Truly makes me want to go back.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. This place has so much packed into one monument I knew it would make a special video.

[@pacificnorthwestgirl2725]

This is such a beautiful depiction of the Newberry Volcanic Monument. I really enjoyed seeing the beauty of the area, the soothing narration and the history behind this magnificent place! Thank you for the video Matt.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much! This project was my baby or a year or two. Capturing everything on the list was so important. The research was also a big thing to take on. I wanted everything just right so hopefully this stands as a good movie of Newberry for a long time. Thanks again, a comment like that makes me feel good about the work and final product.

[@Dad_Woof]

By far my favorite video on KZbin. It’s also my favorite place.

[@MattCookOregon]

Aw man thank you. I sometimes get the urge to refilm and do this better in 4k.

[@piluchis1966]

Yo trabajé en Oregon por 12 años y conocí lugares muy hermosos me gusta el campamento la gente es muy buena estoy muy agradecido con ese estado de Oregon.. ahora vivo en Puerto Escondido Oaxaca..

[@MattCookOregon]

Very cool you enjoy the state. Hope you enjoyed this movie.

[@smouvecouve8082]

Wow soy de Oaxaca tambien . Yo vivo Aqui en Oregon

[@bigfoot7.350]

One of my favorite places... you did a wonderful job telling the story and your filming is the best around!!! Truly a masterpiece!!! Thank you!

[@MattCookOregon]

Same! I was just at the hot springs this week. This was a special project.

[@kateb6775]

Very beautiful and informative. Great work, Matt

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Kate!!!

[@michellepoutre7913]

This was so well done! Well shot. Well edited and the sound track was on point! I can't wait to share it, and also re-watch it on my 55 inch screen! So much work went into this project and it definitely shows!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much. Was cool to have you there. Hopefully things open up and we can all hang again.

[@frankf9233]

Some of the most educational 58 minutes that I actually enjoyed! Great production man. Maybe one day...and with the night sky

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks dude. Funny story behind that night sky shot at the end.... I am ready when you are!

[@OregonWilds]

Very well done! I took a volcanology class at COCC in Bend Oregon years ago and this presentation would’ve been most excellent in that class. This presentation is very well done! Oh the memories of trekking around that area for a few decades.

[@MattCookOregon]

How nice, thank you. This was my favorite video to do. It is a special place and I got to learn a lot researching it. Please share with your friends!

[@mccoyd1957]

Another 10 👍 for your videos… keep them coming…

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! This one is my favorite. I just wish I filmed it with my new camera.

[@judyb1888]

Matt, I always appreciate your photography of interesting spots in Oregon, but this is over-the-top amazing! Very interesting!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much Judy!

[@rogley]

Epic. As good as any documentary produced for television. I’d love to see similar vids on Columbia River Gorge, Hell’s Canyon, Owyhee Canyon lands & Crater Lake.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! This was a passion project for a year or two. I was planning on doing Crater lake sometime as that place is way more popular than Newberry. The no dogs allowed rules have been keeping me away though. I have trouble leaving my dog at home.

[@rogley]

Matt.Cook.Oregon understand. Our dog is a family member and always included in our family traveling. Looking forward to whatever you put out. Love the narration and cinematography.

[@jimmeacham5997]

Matt, Really wonderful job telling the story of the Newberry Volcano! The story is compelling and you kept me engaged the whole time. You did a great job weaving together the aerial imagery, maps, and drone shots with the beautiful photography. The narrative flowed so well, you are a talented story teller. What a gift to Oregon. I learned so much and I am excited for my next visit!

[@MattCookOregon]

Jim thanks so much! It was a long effort and I am glad I took my time with this one. I learned a lot as well in both the subject of Newberry and movie making.

[@MrIsomer]

@@MattCookOregon It showed that you took your time. Great job. You should be getting grants to help you produce these. And they should be shown in all the public and private schools in Oregon to help educate and inspire our children.

[@TrailriderLC]

The beautiful scenery, history both geological and by man makes your videos fabulous. I always enjoy your videos! 😊

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I am very glad people are still watching this as I put my all into it a few years ago. Hopefully I find another big project like this.

[@TrailriderLC]

@MattCookOregon I just recently discovered your channel so I watching the older ones now. Thanks for sharing them

[@samt6603]

Very informative and simply explained.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. This was a special project and I am glad people are enjoying it years later.

[@RussellVineyard]

Waiting patiently. Hoping I'll be available for the premier

[@MattCookOregon]

yay! If not it will always be here after.

[@stanadams3886]

Thanks!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. I am happy to see that this video has legs years later. Hopefully that fire on the east side gets put out!

[@Jade_Eyn]

Great video. I love that place so much. I have been everywhere and more than you have here. Thank you for sharing. I learned things about the place I love.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks glad you enjoyed. It has been a special place to me for a long time too. Lots of secret spots around there I didn't cover : )

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Beautifully done, Matt. What a gem Newberry is to have right in our back yards. Your hard work and attention to detail really shows in the finished video. Thanks for taking on this project.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Tom and Julie! I had a lot of fun putting together such a big thing.

[@margaretpetersen8586]

VERY well done & beyond words enjoyable. Thank you for making this video for us.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much! This is still my favorite video even though I could make it look a lot better today. It was so nice to visit as much as I felt necessary and take my time with it.

[@troy6977]

Great Channel Friend. Keep up the Great Work..

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks a bunch! Hope you can make this premiere. August 28th 7pm.

[@troy6977]

I will Mark it on the Calendar.

[@madcowusa4277]

My 3 year old almost went off the side of the 500' tall lava butte chasing after a chipmunk in the parking lot. There was only a short single wooden pole guardrail back then. Nice video. Spent many summers vacationing and exploring the entire area.

[@MattCookOregon]

Scary. Things were more wild back then. It is a huge and special place. One of my favs.

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Great turnout, incredible transitions brother this is a great job💪🤠👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much!

[@softroadingthewest]

Matt, truly outstanding documentary. I'm sorry I was unable to attend the premiere but watching this was the first thing I did upon getting home from the weekend's excursion. Really impressive work covering SO many fascinating details about so many specific places and features around Newberry. I learned so much and thoroughly the beautiful footage, pleasant narration, and clearly explained information. Congrats on this formidable accomplishment.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks my friend! As you know, these comments keep us going. I learned a lot too, both about Newberry and video making. You ever get limited by your own expectations on videos? Like how am I gonna follow up that with some 5 minute trash cleanup video haha

[@softroadingthewest]

@@MattCookOregon Haha...no time to think about it, by the time one video comes out, I'm already behind on next week's video. :-)

[@MattCookOregon]

I did my video for the year I'm good til 2021.

[@RussellVineyard]

Matt, well done. This was worth the wait. Its actually making miss the days I lived in Central Oregon and would spend time exploring the lava fields south of Deschutes River Woods. I have seen so many of those twisted trees and never knew anything about them. Figured they were just burnt trees.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Russel! The local approval is important. I didn't know a ton of this stuff either!

[@HikeCamp]

Extremely interesting documentary... Top quality all the way...

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much Hike Camp!!

[@BostonsRandJ]

Matt: What a wonderful job you've done!!!!!! This has long been a very fav getaway, most every year, for years. From Paulina Peak to the falls to the lakes to the Deschutes trails to the lava tube to Lava Lands to on & on & on. The video is glorious & the narrative absolutely seductive! I am torn between sharing with everyone I know & wanting to keep it my own secret. Armed with so much more useful info, I can't wait to head over there again to experience it all anew!!! CONGRATS!!! MORE!!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jerry! It is a very special place to me which made the presentation easy. I figure with 2 resorts this is a safe thing to share. I got some real secrets I wouldnt show on video.

[@BostonsRandJ]

@@MattCookOregon You are such a tease...???

[@BostonsRandJ]

@@MattCookOregon You can trust me, Matt...

[@annadrift4]

Beautifully done video! Oregon has places that rival the national parks in other states but are lesser known. These videos are a wonderful resource to find and learn about them.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much! I will take this place over crater lake any day. This was my biggest project yet. I really enjoyed doing a full movie and learned a lot in the process. Next movie is on our lighthouses and coming very soon, June 25th.

[@jennywren4290]

Thank you! This was just wonderful and well done!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. This was a special project. I am glad to see people are finding it still.

[@SusanSharma-WildbytesTV]

Enjoyed watching this documentary. Visited the monument in 2016.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much! One of my favorite places.

[@brookeshaffer4377]

So pro done!Everything from subject,music,and photography was spot on!This is one place that has been on my bucket list for awhile.After watching this I plan on spending time here soon😊Thanks so much Matt.

[@MattCookOregon]

My favorite video here. Thank you! Took a lot of work and I am very proud of it. Plan multiple days so you can take your time there.

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

Beautifully edited and highly educational documentary. You even pronounced Chief Paulina's name correctly. You did a magnificent job! My family's lived in Bend since the early seventies and it's very rare to hear Paulina pronounced correctly. I did a short video in my kayak last year after I was diagnosed with leukemia and now filming has become incredibly therapeutic for me. I hope one day to see your documentaries on a major Network.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jim! Interesting I have heard a couple people say I said it wrong. Looks like the way I did it comes from European pronunciation. Filming is super fun, glad you are doing it. I got excited when I saw you were doing a bunch of Newberry videos. I was going there every week for a bit. As for major networks I reached out a bunch and always got ignored. So I just do my own thing.

[@midlifeadventures391]

Missed the premier, but great work Matt!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks a bunch! Any time is appreciated.

[@dhan333]

Great documentary, and wonderfully narrated and made. I have added this to my list of places to visit.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. My favorite project so far. Lots to see there so plan for extra time to sit back and enjoy it all.

[@Lowellian1]

Who puts thumbs fo n on such a nicely done and beautiful video? Thanks Matt!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Maybe the animals that lived there before the eruption are still mad haha.

[@JenniferLupine]

Excellent documentary Matt! Thanks for sharing with us. There is so much to learn - and I’m thankful this area is protected. Will definitely explore in person next time we’re in the area! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👏👏

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jennifer! This was a big project for me that took many trips and many hours of research/editing. Glad I did it and glad the hard work is over!

[@JenniferLupine]

@@MattCookOregon It’s very professionally done, and I would recommend it for people of all ages! You included so much information, it’s clear you did lots of research and love the area! Thanks for all your efforts! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@martinjdesmond]

Nice video. Many, many years ago, I worked on the Fort Rock Ranger District of which the Newberry Volcanic Monument is located.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Fort rock is just covered in volcanics. I could make a similar video like this there, but I did separate short ones instead.

[@darnold87]

Wow! Amazing job! This video should be on OPB or something Matt! 😎👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Lets give them a call...

[@timhanson7524]

@@MattCookOregon lol

[@MattCookOregon]

@@timhanson7524 Need their number Tim?

[@timhanson7524]

@@MattCookOregon lol no

[@MattCookOregon]

@@timhanson7524 Wonderful. Glad I could make you laugh!

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

Very interesting, informative, educational without being too technical, very well done. Do yourself a favor and watch.

[@MattCookOregon]

Sharon thank you so much for the comments. It will take me a bit to catch up. I am glad you started on my favorite video here. This was the most personally rewarding to me, even though my channel suffered a bit by spending a year on one video. I am glad to see your comments acknowledging the common themes across my videos like safety and appreciation of nature. I don't say it but a common theme for me is the healing we get from nature, maybe I should make a video about that. Anyways thank you for all the comments that remind me these videos continue to provide value to people. Sharing is the best way to help me to if you have anyone that might be interested please send them this way.

[@JoyJacques]

What a great video! Very instructive AND entertaining content. I loved how you integrated google map views and using those views also created content to show us how things looked in the past. I live in MN, but I hope to get back to Oregon again sometime and now Newberry caldera is on my must list,

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Joy. This might be my fav video. Both for how extensive it was and how special of a place it is. I got a little creative with imagining the mountain a million years ago. But I did try my best to get it accurate by researching the size and shape of what it was most likely.

[@bushlore21]

Hey Matt ... Excellent work as always! Breath taking views and very informative video! Nicely done!! 1000 percent 👍👋🙏

[@MattCookOregon]

Bushlore, thank you. I appreciate that a lot.

[@bushlore21]

Matt.Cook.Oregon ... You’re welcome 👍

[@bushlore21]

Oregon Mike H ... Very impressive!! 👍

[@RidingTheEdgePhoto]

Well done Matt, this is a wonderful documentary film! I look forward to your next project.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much! Cool to hear from someone with an eye like yours. Who knows what is next.

[@joeguerra8435]

Excellent production Matt. I hope you are winning awards for the quality and value of your videos.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. This was a special project. No awards but I get nice comments!

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Brother I can tell you put a lot of work into this incredible job💪🤠👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep! A couple years of random trips and then crunch time for the last 2 months.

[@gleneverett9728]

Thanks for all the efforts & great footage. AWESOME!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Glen. This was my passion project right before my daughter was born. Videos have slowed down a bit but I still make a few and hope for some big projects like this again.

[@jimspagle9268]

Brilliant video! One small note: Pol-EYE-nuh. I look forward to more of your outstanding work!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much! Ugh. 30 years of going there was never corrected saying Paulina. Couple people let me know since the video came out. Oh well!

[@ron_amok369]

Excellent! Loved it.

[@MattCookOregon]

After so much work that is a great comment to read. Thanks Ron.

[@scotte17887]

Reminds me of the short films I would watch on the TV show..Wonderful World of Disney and Wild Kingdom..back in the day.. very well done.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. What a compliment! I went back and watched one of them about South America.

[@p1pepper]

Great production , watched it through and ready to visit the area next trip to Oregon ;

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I really enjoyed doing this one. Lots to see there.

[@TheAnthonyScene]

Nice, wonderful documentary movie Matt. High quality footage, scenes, angles, narration and editing; Do you work for one of the major television stations? So love this, great job!!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much! This one took a lot to make. I appreciate it but I am just a guy with a camera. Would love to work with the big boys one day.

[@Dad_Woof]

I just love this video of my favorite place. This is the best video out there about this special place.

[@MattCookOregon]

It is one of my favs too. Always something different to do. Oh man the North side of the caldera is pretty rad. No one goes there. Rough roads. Maybe I can do a video on that.

[@Dad_Woof]

@@MattCookOregon I plan on taking my motorcycle out there one of these days, once Woof gets too old for big adventures. I miss it, and didn’t have a chance to go out there 2022.

[@peakposse1906]

Another great production Matt. Thank you for your time and creative energy to make this for us.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much. Was fun and exhausting to do for sure. What a random meeting we had at South Sister that day. Glad to meet you.

[@goexplore318]

Nice job on the video keep on doing them. thanks

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks a bunch! This one took quite a bit of work. I hope to pick up another big project at some point.

[@joeguerra7751]

Congratulations Matt. Well done!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much! My favorite project.

[@curtisstheeskimo]

Great documentary Matt. Subscribed

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! This is a very special place and project for me. Hope you enjoy whatever comes next.

[@MattCookOregon]

Cant wait!

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Looking forward to it 💪🤠👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Yay Yankee!

[@Angela-qc3qd]

This was soooo good. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much! Though very time consuming, it was a lot of fun to do.

[@barbarawenk8643]

Loved it you should also do the Boring Lava Fields we used to live in it and one of my daughters still does! The other wants to move to Bend!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Boring lava fields? Never heard of them before. Will have to check it out as I need some videos near portland.

[@barbarawenk8643]

Matt.Cook.Oregon it is on Wikipedia now and updated! Used to be a map on USGS was all you could find.

[@judieversaul4274]

I have watched this video four times. Just love it ! So beautiful. Also enjoy your other adventures. Great job. Please don't stop.✌️

[@MattCookOregon]

That is awesome! It is one of my favorites. A very special place to visit for me and all I got to learn while making it.

[@tcoleman2162]

Sooooo interesting!!!!! Great job

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much! Next big movie coming this summer. About lighthouses.

[@musclemangear8710]

Awesome....

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@allanmay852]

Nicely done. Very informative.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! I had a lot of fun putting this together.

[@allanmay852]

I am from Western Canada 🇨🇦 & being quite close I enjoy enjoy my road trips to OR & WA very much and many of the trips on the roads less travelled. Thanks for all the information ℹ️ that you give in your Videos. The history makes the visits to these locations that much more interesting. Thanks again 👍

[@jayculp7530]

This video was very informative. So glad that OUR Government actually accomplished something for the good of it's Citizens in today's world of seemingly constant turmoil. God has blessed our Mother Earth with many wonders.

[@MattCookOregon]

They used to be competent! Like everything when it scales up its hard to get anything done.

[@jayculp7530]

I've always been interested in geology since growing up on a farm and part owner of a Family Owned Earthmoving and Utility Contractor. And amateur rock hound. I'm a big follower of Professor Shawn Willsey's informational videos. I'm in North Carolina and we don't really have any such volcanic features here on the East Coast.

[@kaybrower1252]

@@jayculp7530 Nick on the Rocks is also great. He is a professor at Central Washington University. He also does hour longish lectures that are recorded that are great. I haven't had the chance, but his lectures at the college are open to the public. His name is Nick Zentner.

[@easydiddit]

Ya Nailed It! I love good documentaries. This is absolutely beautiful. I'm not from there, I live in the valley with the dusty grass seed fields but you really hit home to my heart with this one. I love your climb. I love your heart, thanks for sharing your passion, again.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks easy! This was a big one. Lots of research and visits. Fortunately such a cool place is easy to visit often. Now I will probably go there with no cameras for a long time haha.

[@easydiddit]

@@MattCookOregon I envy your peace and serenity. Enjoy... It's OK to take a few snapshots for yourself, you know, for later..? Maybe share? Be Safe, have fun.

[@sprintcarfan87]

Excellent video. Newberry is one of my favorite places.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! It is one of mine too. So much to see. A new experience each trip. North side of Caldera is real special and not many get to go there.

[@CaptainAiryca]

Nice job! This took a ton of effort, thanks for putting it together. My son and I watched the whole thing!

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep it was some effort for sure. Wish I could put out one of these every month. I thought this would be a good educational one for kids too. Thanks.

[@timhanson7524]

i loved this really interesting stuff and enjoyed the history about this place

[@MattCookOregon]

Great to have you at the premiere Tim. That was a rush. Thanks again.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Great interesting audio, very informative & the area looks stunning 👍🏃

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Voice, nature, music all got some care. Sometimes I would play through with all but one of them muted. Another great run trail here woth caldera rim 20 miler.

[@johnspringer8793]

Yeah, there are amazing places to go visit, in Central Oregon and I lived in Bend for 27 years!

[@MattCookOregon]

Bend is expensive.

[@benwinkel]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Ben. This was a special and extensive project for me.

[@benwinkel]

@@MattCookOregon It was worth the effort! Do you know Nick Zentner?

[@MattCookOregon]

@@benwinkel No who's that?

[@benwinkel]

@@MattCookOregon He's a geology prof at Washington State University. He has his own channel and does weekly live streams about geology in the Pacific Northwest. If you're interested you should check him out.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@benwinkel Nice I will check it out.

[@paxnfacto]

hello from Dayville Oregon. Excellent video on this subject. look forward to seeing more!

[@MattCookOregon]

Hi. Thanks so much. This is my best project so far. Hope you enjoy exploring more.

[@elvinngo7979]

Great job!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@gnome9167]

thanks for making these videos!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you mr gnome.

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

Hello Matt , very interesting and beautiful video from Newberry . I enjoyed watching/ Gosia

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Gosia! Was a blast to make.

[@TheDoginUs]

This is awesome Matt. Can't wait to be living in Bend finally.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks! It was hard to hold back this video for a year but I wanted to keep perfecting it. Glad I waited. Bend is pretty sweet thanks to many gems like this.

[@JustPeachyOutdoors]

That's a neat area! Nice video!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much! The footage ranges from the last two years. I took my time collecting everything and finally put out something I am happy with.

[@MattCookOregon]

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[@FreedomToRoam86]

Fantastic documentary!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! I loved to do this project. I did one on lighthouses the next year. Hopefully I will find another big project soon.

[@mountainmanwannabe9495]

This was a great video; I found it to be very informative and it kept my interest throughout. Is there enough to see and do that a person could spend a week exploring the Monument and the Bend area in general?

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I think Newberry could be a nice week. Sightseeing could easily be a few days. Then you could do some hikes, boating, horses, atv, etc. Include area between Newberry and Bend and you got more caves than anyone could ask for.

[@KelPBest]

Nice content 👌

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! This movie took quite a bit of effort and it was well worth it.

[@VideoAssaultSaturday]

♥ THANKS MATT!

[@MattCookOregon]

LOL what I do?

[@annychest718]

7,000yrs is a looong time.. how do they know it was a volcano and not an asteroid ? Beautiful scenery and lovely music 👍🖤

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. There are many hints that the scientists can use. I think the main thing is the dried up lava flows.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Matt did you do this as a freelance project for the monument history museum? I don’t know what you do in your day to day but you need to be working for National Geographic or something your videos are that good. Thanks for sharing this was an epic production nice.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

I shared as well 😁🤙🏻

[@MattCookOregon]

I appreciate hearing this from someone who knows his way around videos. This was purely made for my own relaxation actually haha. I keep reaching out to the OPBs and Travel Oregons and never hear anything back. Oh well maybe one day or I will end up having my own station.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Matt.Cook.Oregon they don’t know what talent they are missing out on keep it going man🤙🏻

[@MattCookOregon]

Screw em lets make our own network!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Matt.Cook.Oregon that’s what is was thinking 😁

[@mchurch3905]

Well done!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! This was my favorite project. Took way too long so hard to do a lot of these. One day.

[@Dylangreat123]

Paulina peak was quite something from the top after walking there from my campground. But after watching this, the geography I was witnessing is far more interesting

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep it is all interesting surrounding Paulina Peak. Oh man if I watch this movie again it just makes me want to refilm with my sharp new camera!

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Is the landscape feature just east of Chemult a caldera?

[@MattCookOregon]

I've looked at that thing so many times. Pretty sure it's just shadows, hills, logging. Think it's worth a video?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@MattCookOregon No. I think it is the real deal. A possible site of an old supervolcano. It also looks like it is within a much larger even older supervolcano. Smith Rock to the north has been determined to be one of the edges of an old supervolcano. Where there is one confirmed there are likely more. Now it is time to do on the ground investigation. I know there are plenty of rhyolites on those areas. Wouldn't it be most exciting if they are chemically tied to the Yellowstone hot spot?

[@MattCookOregon]

No video?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@MattCookOregon I don't think there is much to see at individual sites. It would be evidence from multiple sites to put the story together.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@gerrycoleman7290 I've actually asked some geologists about it and they don't see anything if interest.

[@martinginsburg7222]

top notch. how did you get permission to fly a drone?

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I appreciate this question. I try to be responsible with drones. Many do not. In this case I asked the park service by email so I had written permission. National parks are usually strictly enforced, national monuments not so much. I don't agree with regulations that allow motor boats and cars but not drones, those are so much more destructive, but oh well I follow the rules!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Some advice from across the Atlantic: when visiting the Lava Cast Forest in winter, make sure to know how to reach Casey Ladelle, aka Cascade Heavy Rescue. He’s the guardian angel who comes to recover your vehicle in case the Lava Cast determines you’ll go no further, nor back.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks, hope you enjoyed the video.

[@SouthParkCityMuseum]

This is great!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Waiting to get the party started

[@MattCookOregon]

@youtube let this man chat!

[@jmm866]

Thanks for the well presented information. One mistake I noticed is that when you mention bitter brush, the plant in video is actually a gooseberry.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. Whoops! Those are pretty similar huh.

[@jmm866]

@@MattCookOregon I mean not to me cuz I’m a plant and tree nerd😂

[@MattCookOregon]

Well you have ruined my movie I hope you are happy.

[@jmm866]

@@MattCookOregon Yes I am very happy…I scour the internet looking for movies with mistakes and I let the creators know so they feel dumb…it brings me so much joy.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@jmm866 you monster...

[@Coinbro]

Maybe do something about Hood (unless you have) if you dont feel its played out.. Also eagle cap would be epic video too. Love that east desert footage like John Day!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks! I have a hood summit recorded but haven't got around to editing it. Footage was kinda bad but I will make something good out of it.

[@lawrencebeeler6273]

I was told that obsidian from the caldera has been throughout the country , It supposedly was traded among native people PS My parent retired to Lapine , and I have done some exploring and it is by far my favorite part of the state

[@MattCookOregon]

I didn't see that bit of info but could be. Very cool.

[@Hangs4Fun]

making real popcorn in a pan with popcorn oil, and salt and butter.. looking forward to it. Will watch on the big tv, and moderate on my phone, see ya then

[@MattCookOregon]

My man! Appreciate it. Hope you enjoy.

[@Sagina1999]

"The Lava Cast Forest is a forest that's cast in lava" Must be sung. If you did not see my video from there.............well, see it when you have some time.

[@MattCookOregon]

Some kinda shenanigans. Link me?

[@Sagina1999]

@@MattCookOregon Ha ha. Best to see the whole thing though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqjUqnqViNuAg8k

[@MattCookOregon]

lmfao that should have been the music

[@Sagina1999]

@@MattCookOregon Ha ha. Just had some fun that day. Your video program is top-notch. Loved it.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@Sagina1999 Thanks my friend!

[@Dad_Woof]

My favorite place on 🌎

[@MattCookOregon]

One of my favs for sure! Much better than Crater Lake!

[@elizabethjmanzano]

Crater Lake next!

[@MattCookOregon]

Love this idea. One thing that keeps me away is all the dog restrictions they have. Hard for me to go anywhere without the dog. I will have to get a sitter!

[@elizabethjmanzano]

What kind of dog, where do you live abouts? I would totally dig sit in exchange for a crater doc

[@MattCookOregon]

@@elizabethjmanzano haha she got a second or two in each section of this video

[@elizabethjmanzano]

Waldo Lake is another gem

[@MattCookOregon]

Absolutely. I recently did the day hike around it for 20 miles. Recorded it on my gopro but video footage was pretty boring haha.

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

💥 BOOM

[@MattCookOregon]

That is how volcanos go eh lol

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

@@OregonMikeH lol I'm feeling stalked..... Boomer says the guy from the viral generation LOL.... Matt and I have been friends for a very long time, if you watch my channel you know what boom means

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

I am here brother

[@MattCookOregon]

You the man. Thanks for showing. Can't believe youtube does this to ya.