Stories from Central Oregon

Thanks to pleasant weather and a committed community, we’re lucky to enjoy good conditions for mountain biking in Central Oregon all year long—but there’s something particularly fun about hopping in…

September is a time of change in Central Oregon. Aspen trees in Shevlin Park turn electric shades of gold. Crisp afternoons top out around 65ºF under bluebird skies. Pumpkin patches…

If you’re inspired to plan a bonding exercise, team-building trip, or just-for-fun outdoor foray on your next visit, we put together a list of the top 10 group adventures in…

There is no bad time to go hiking in Central Oregon—but there’s something undeniably magical about an autumn outing on our winding trails. As summer turns to fall, hikers enjoy…

With 300 days of sunshine annually, outdoor dining is a year-round occasion in Central Oregon. Here, you’ll find dozens of food trucks in Bend, Oregon, a barn-like taphouse and food…

For millions of years, Central Oregon’s landscapes have literally been shaped and sculpted by volcanic activity — from jagged lava flows in the heart of the Cascades to the Newberry…

Enjoy some of the best indoor adventures around Central Oregon — with family-friendly outings that include museums, local boutiques, spas at lavish resorts, and more.

When summer arrives and the temperatures rise, visitors and locals throw on their swimsuits for a day of cannonballs, waterslides, and cooling off in waterways across Central Oregon. Swimming is…