Stories from Central Oregon

History is all over Central Oregon. You can learn about it in award-winning museums, see the past come alive at fascinating visitor centers, and even eye a glimpse of our…

From the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range to rugged river canyons and a sprawling high desert, you’ll find some of the best Oregon road trips throughout Central Oregon.

The hardest question you’ll likely face on your next trip to Central Oregon isn’t whether to get on the water—but how. Paddle crystal-clear lakes in the shadow of volcanic peaks,…

Redmond has personality to spare in the heart of Central Oregon. Throughout the city’s downtown core, visitors walk among stylish brunch spots, old-school boutiques, bustling food-cart pods, and cutting-edge brewpubs.…

Part of what makes Central Oregon so special is the wide variety of landscapes that shaped our beautiful region. It’s possible, for instance, to drive in the shadow of snow-capped…

Prineville was established in 1870—and was initially called just “Prine”—making it the oldest modern city in Central Oregon. It’s easy to see what the first emigrants saw in the land,…

Our mountain forests, sun-kissed high desert, alpine lakes, lazy rivers, and starry night skies provide the perfect playground for enjoying the top things to do in Central Oregon—so we’ve put…

Every year, visitors from around the world arrive in Oregon for weekend trips full of world-class wine tasting amidst stately vineyards and in elegant tasting rooms. On the west side…