Pumpkins at pumpkin patch during the fall next to corn

Author: Visit Central Oregon

  • Pumpkin Patches + Petting Zoos = Fall Family Fun

    Pumpkin Patches + Petting Zoos = Fall Family Fun

    As soon as the first hint of autumn rolls around, my three kids ask on a regular basis when we can go to the pumpkin patch. This is not simply because they’re eager to gather Halloween décor. To my kids (all under the age of 12), fall means visiting the…

  • Oregon Winterfest – The Perfect Cure to Shake Off Winter Blues

    Oregon Winterfest – The Perfect Cure to Shake Off Winter Blues

    Every year around February, the lull of winter begins to creep in. You’re cold, everything’s gray despite the sun and thinking of Spring Break is starting to sound better than another day of shoveling your driveway. Luckily, every year around Presidents Day Oregon Winterfest comes along to slap the winter…

  • Adventures Abound Starting at Sunriver Resort

    Adventures Abound Starting at Sunriver Resort

    Sunriver is the type of place that takes your breath away no matter what season it is. During the summer you can hop on a horse for your very own wild wild west experience. The team at Sunriver Stables will make you feel comfortable on your ride, even if you’ve…

  • Lava Caves Offer (dark) Glimpse into Central Oregon’s Volcanic Past

    Lava Caves Offer (dark) Glimpse into Central Oregon’s Volcanic Past

    CENTRAL OREGON has been formed and shaped by the fire and molten lava of volcanic activity. This powerful force of nature has made the region a showcase for a variety of volcanic features. The lava tubes in Central Oregon are young according to geologic time. They appear almost as they…

  • Central Oregon Sled Dog Rides: Four-Legged Friends Power All Day Smiles

    Central Oregon Sled Dog Rides: Four-Legged Friends Power All Day Smiles

    You can hear them before you see them. About 30 four-legged endurance athletes chomping at the bit for another chance to prove their worth and provide you with an ear-to-ear grin that will last an entire day.

  • Deschutes River is a Central Oregon Playground For All

    Deschutes River is a Central Oregon Playground For All

    You can hear them before you see them. About 30 four-legged endurance athletes chomping at the bit for another chance to prove their worth and provide you with an ear-to-ear grin that will last an entire day.