Who’s Ready for Live Music at Hayden Homes Amphitheater? As the days get longer, the temps warm up and summer in Central Oregon can be seen creeping over the horizon, […]
Spring in Central Oregon offers a variety of activities, including skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and indoor activities, and is a great time to visit for a spring break getaway or staycation.
An easy escape to the vibrant Western-themed town of Sisters, Oregon is a short drive away from Bend. Pack up the skis and fishing reels—or just a wool hat and […]
Tracey Seslen and her two children slowly walk along the weathered boardwalk outside the Sage Saloon. They study a placard affixed to the building that explains part of this city’s […]
Where to stay, play and eat in Oregon’s Central Coast Range
Unassuming at its face, Dundee offers something that is quintessentially Oregon. It gives the first impression that, when visitors dig a little deeper, delivers a richness warranting the area as […]
Six miles west of Redmond, Eagle Crest Resort is a surprise to anyone who’s never stopped to see the resort, play golf at one of its three courses or wander […]
Through the expanse of picture windows stretching across the western wall of the Sunriver Resort Lodge, the changing season paints a view like no other.
Deep in Oregon’s forests, there are opportunities to experience a true winter wonderland, the kind many people only ever see in movies. These getaways provide guests with a multitude of […]
Photo Courtesy of the Pendleton Roundup, Mikal Wright For many of us, the word “Pendleton” instantly conjures thoughts of rodeo, fine wool and whiskey. This is justifiably so, with those […]
It was exhilarating to run on the path once favored by legendary University of Oregon track-and-field star Steve Prefontaine. Pre’s Trail—named for the distance-runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics—has […]
We stood thigh-deep in the refreshing water of the Lower Deschutes River, waiting for the next fish to rise. The four of us ladies had decided to unplug from our […]
As a Bendite, car camping holds a special place in my heart. Growing up in Bend provides many fond memories of contacting friends, loading up the car and driving until […]
The Bingen Society Hotel is a campus of amenities both old and new, a meandering maze of spaces to explore and relax in, both indoors and out, over a weekend stay.
Have you ever dreamed of being a forest ranger or a fire lookout? Even if you never made that career happen, you can play make-believe with renting a forest lookout or ranger cabin for an overnight adventure.
With countless great shops, boutiques and restaurants popping up every year, and endless outdoor activities year-round, Bend has become the place to be.
In 1921, road trips as recreation were taking off, and the state commission was tasked with creating state parks for drivers on Oregon’s brand-new highway system to visit for rest, relaxation and exploration.
Is there anything original to say about Sisters anymore? The views are stunning. The food scene is producing some of the most delicious bites this side of the Cascades.
These resorts in Central Oregon make camping easy.
In winter, Elk Lake Resort has become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike to cozy up in cabins and roam the Cascade backcountry.
The Original Central Oregon Destination Resort Reinvented The thinking in Sunriver is that community happens not in lines, but in circles. Seventeen miles southwest of Bend, the same meadows […]
Nestled along the McKenzie River seventy miles from Bend, Belknap Hot Springs offers refuge from winter’s bite in a quintessential Pacific Northwest setting. The air is heavy and saturated, so […]
Less than a half-hour away from Bend, Sunriver is an easy place to escape for a day into a secluded winter wonderland. In 1969, Sunriver, a U.S. Army base during […]
Oregon’s High Desert, Old West Town North of Madras on Highway 97, the town of Shaniko was once the largest inland wool shipping center in the world. It was formed […]