BEND, OR -- The new Cascade Lakes Welcome Station is expanding its hours. Beginning Monday, July fourth, it'll be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Staff intend to maintain expanded hours through Labor Day. 

The Welcome Station is located just past milepost seven on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. It offers parking and access to Phil's and Wanoga mountain bike trails. It also provides visitors with recreation passes, maps and guidebooks. For more information, visit the Deschutes National Forest website.