Author: Visit Central Oregon

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have a long, storied history in Oregon—one defined by an integral relationship with the land, resilience, and regrowth. It’s a story that’s unfolded over generations, and is one that is still being told along the Deschutes River, in the foothills of Mount Hood, and…

The community of Terrebonne is perhaps more famous among Central Oregon locals and enthusiastic visitors for what surrounds it, rather than what you’ll find in the town of 1,200. That’s because the cozy city, just six miles north of Redmond and 23 miles north of Bend, sits at the doorstep…

The city of Prineville was founded in 1870 and is today the oldest city in Central Oregon. The modern-day community of 11,500 residents pays tribute to the past with a historical museum, Old West-inspired decor, vintage shops all around town, and other fun attractions. Visitors looking further afield, meanwhile, find…

When summer arrives and the temperatures rise, visitors and locals alike flock to waterways across Central Oregon. Some paddle our lazy rivers, others fire up motorboats beneath snow-capped peaks and in the midst of high-desert canyons, and yet others throw on their swimsuits for a day of cannonballs, waterslides, and…

Near the northern edge of Central Oregon, where otherworldly rock formations meet the forested foothills of Mount Hood, sits the community of Warm Springs—an acclaimed outdoor destination that’s rich in history and long on views.

t’s no exaggeration to say that Central Oregon would not exist as we know it today without the Cascade Range. The Cascades, after all, act as a rain shield that gives us sunny skies in all four seasons. Volcanic activity formed the myriad peaks that we hike, ski, and camp…