Author: Visit Central Oregon

Every winter, Sunriver transforms from an active resort community into a winter wonderland that brings together the best attractions of the season. Lace up your skates and try ice skating before warming up over a steaming cup of hot cocoa. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through snow-covered meadows and in…

It’s hard to state just how impactful Mt. Bachelor has been to Bend and Central Oregon since it opened in 1958 with a single tow rope and one lift. In the more than 60 years since Bill Healy founded the ski resort, Mt. Bachelor has become a hallowed destination for…

Every November, the community of Sunriver turns into a winter wonderland—complete with colorful light displays, ice skating, and a boisterous tree lighting. As it transforms into perhaps the best Christmas town in Oregon, Sunriver brims with what makes the holiday season so special—including a family-friendly atmosphere, festive experiences, cozy overnight…

Wherever your travels take you across Central Oregon, chances are good you’ll pass through Tumalo at some point. The unincorporated community of fewer than 700 residents sits just seven miles north of Bend, 16 miles southeast of Sisters, and 14 miles southwest of Redmond—making it a central stop on the…

When the first snow falls in the Cascade Range every autumn, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest dig out their skis, wax their snowboards, and start planning epic getaways to ski resorts near Bend, Oregon. Across the region, our slopes are dotted with fast-running, dry powder that caters to skiers…

Everywhere you look around Central Oregon, chances are good you’ll see a variety of trees. Hiking through the high desert? You’ll most likely pass stands of gnarled juniper. Fishing the Metolius River near Camp Sherman? You’ll do so alongside colorful vine maple and in the shadow of yellow Western larch…