Stories from Central Oregon

What matters most when you start planning a family vacation in Oregon? Are you looking for never-ending natural beauty where crystal-clear rivers wind through ancient lava flows and old-growth forests?…

The best of Central Oregon comes together at Juniper Preserve, a luxurious resort between Redmond and Bend in the region’s sun-kissed high desert. There, you can golf past lava rocks…

Whether you’re taking a break from the hustle and bustle of summer, looking to unwind in the heart of winter, or are looking for a Valentine’s Day getaway, you’ll find…

There’s something magical about visiting a charming mountain town. You get to spend your days hitting the slopes, hiking trails to stunning viewpoints, or paddling crystal-clear alpine lakes. You can…

You could spend months crisscrossing Central Oregon—hiking the region’s trails, hitting the slopes at local ski resorts, driving scenic backroads, and sipping award-winning ales and lagers at local craft breweries—and…

Bend is undeniably connected to outdoor adventure—but there’s much to love about the city and broader Central Oregon away from our alpine lakes, powdery slopes, forested campsites, and high-desert trailheads.

In 1965, plans were announced to build a luxury resort in the midst of a ponderosa pine forest just south of Bend—the first of its kind in the region. When…

The growing city of Redmond sits about 18 miles north of Bend in the heart of Central Oregon—and is beloved for offering visitors a captivating mix of natural attractions, home-grown…