…ideal conditions for enjoying a day in nature. And what that day in nature looks like is up to you. Our high desert hosts scenic mountain biking trails, while the…

…not outright impossible, to discuss the top lakes near Bend without singling out the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway—perhaps the most scenic collection of lakes anywhere in Oregon, if not the…

…lake and can be driven (without stops) in as little as an hour. That said, several scenic viewpoints along Rim Drive offer wide-open views of the impossibly blue lake (made…

…the type of paddling experience you’re after, you’ll find plenty of options around the region. If alpine lakes and epic mountain views are your thing, the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway…

…beautiful lakes of Central Oregon. Golf Dozens of scenic golf courses in Central Oregon attract golfers from around the world—their curiosity piqued by the region’s natural beauty, perpetually sunny skies,…

…with where to enjoy them. Camping Near Bend and Sisters You don’t have to go far from Bend or Sisters to enjoy a scenic night under the stars. From high-desert…

…Scenic Byway, the first lake you come to is Todd Lake—which just so happens to be one of the best bodies of water in the region for peaceful paddling. The…

…guests along three Scenic Bikeways: Sisters, Oregon to Smith Rock State Park, McKenzie Pass and the Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway just outside of Bend. This part of the tour includes…