Why Oregon's Lost Lake Disappears Every Year

Sarah Benton Feitlinger
Sat, 23 May 2015 12:20:33 -0700

Lost Lake in Central Oregon is a mysterious natural wonder. During winter, it resembles any other large body of freshwater. However, as drier weather kicks in the water disappears, transforming the 85-acre 'lake' into a beautiful meadow. Turns out that there is a logical answer to this magical phenomenon - a tube or tunnel created by an ancient lava flow that drains out the water.