Author: Matt Wastradowski

Central Oregon has grown in popularity in recent years, but there’s still plenty of room to roam. Quiet sites around our beautiful region range from riverside adventures in the shadow of Cascade peaks to underground lava tubes in the heart of the high desert, offering opportunities for everyone to find…

Spring is a magical time in Central Oregon—a time when you can shred snow-covered slopes to your heart’s content while savoring sunny skies and warm afternoons throughout the region. So if you’re looking for the best of both worlds, we’ve put together a guide to making the most of a…

Around La Pine, you’re never far from your next great adventure. That ranges from bird-watching at Wickiup Reservoir to hiking through lava flows inside an active volcano. Even if your appetite for adventure is a bit more low-key, you’ll find plenty to love about a round of golf and craft…

When you imagine the Central Oregon high desert, chances are good you envision the scene around Terrebonne. The compact community is where farms and ranches meet the sagebrush steppe, cinnamon-hued rock formations, and rivers that course through jagged canyons. It’s where outdoor adventure comes together with autumnal harvest festivals and…

Sunriver—buoyed by the massive Sunriver Resort—is a magical place with plenty of family-friendly fun all year long. Sunriver activities range from relaxing around the pool and savoring fresh fare at enticing restaurants to floating the Deschutes River and skiing at Mt. Bachelor…

Central Oregon winters lend themselves to romantic nights out. Imagine checking into your cozy hotel room, the fireplace crackling, before warming up with a cup of hot cocoa or a seasonal cocktail and taking a moonlit stroll through new fallen snow.