Stories from Central Oregon

Central Oregon has all the ingredients for great golf courses: We enjoy sunny skies across all four seasons, our scenic natural surroundings range from alpine forests to snow-capped mountain peaks,…

Are you an astrotourist? While the word might make you think of futuristic travelers jetting off in a spaceship to the stars, astrotourism is actually an experience you can have…

There’s something undeniably special about a Central Oregon day trip in spring. The snow melts, the landscape comes to life with piney scents of juniper and ponderosa, and the mountains…

Sunriver Resort welcomed its first visitors in 1969, setting the stage for decades of couples getaways, family vacations, joyful reunions, and memorable group trips. More than 50 years later, the…

Central Oregon is a mountain lover’s dream. No matter the season, you can expect constant adventure at your fingertips. But, make no mistake: Winter is not just for the thrill…

When was the last time you treated yourself? Wellness shouldn’t be a once-in-a-while practice. Meditation, yoga, massage, fitness classes, and pampering reduce cortisol levels, calm the heart rate, boost those…

We always encourage play in Central Oregon, and winter is no exception. Luckily in Bend, blankets of snow are plentiful. When the holidays slow you down and the weather keeps…

In 1938 Bend’s Ed Thurston looked out upon the craggy Central Oregon Cascades and decided to build a ski resort on Hoodoo Butte. And we’re sure glad he did. Now,…