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Central Oregon (Page 5)

Sparks Lake Oregon

Sparks Lake Oregon: A Scenic Cascade Lake Near Three Sisters Wilderness

2020-07-24

• Sparks Lake is a natural lake backed by volcanic rock and snow-capped peaks •Continue Reading

Crane Prairie Reservoir

Crane Prairie Reservoir: Camping, Fishing & Boating in Central Oregon

2020-07-24

• Crane Prairie Reservoir is a scenic shallow lake with stunning views of Cascade MountainsContinue Reading

Elk Lake - Little Fawn Campground

Elk Lake Oregon: Scenic Cascade Lake for Hiking, Camping & Boating

2020-07-18

• Elk Lake is a high-elevation lake along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway • Sand-and-pebbleContinue Reading

Farewell Bend Park Oregon

Farewell Bend Park on the Deschutes River – Water Recreation in Central Oregon

2020-07-15

• Farewell Bend Park is a year-round destination for river recreation Farewell Bend Park isContinue Reading

Tumalo State Park Swimming

Tumalo State Park: A Scenic Riverside Getaway

2020-07-11

• Tumalo State Park features vertical basalt cliffs and a series of deep riverbend holesContinue Reading

Richardson’s Rock Ranch

Richardson’s Rock Ranch: World-Famous Thunderegg Deposits

2020-05-19

• Richardson’s Rock Ranch is known for its world-famous thunderegg deposits Located northeast of Madras,Continue Reading

Lake Billy Chinook Swimming

Lake Billy Chinook – Cove Palisades | Central Oregon

2020-05-19

• Lake Billy Chinook was formed by constructing a dam that holds waters of threeContinue Reading

Redmond – Things to Do & See | Central Oregon

2020-05-17

No wonder, Redmond residents pride themselves on being exceptionally business-friendly and progressive. Today, this isContinue Reading

Tumalo Falls

Tumalo Falls – A Stunning Waterfall Hike near Bend

2020-05-17

• Tumalo Falls abruptly plummets down entering into a narrow canyon • There are aContinue Reading

Smith Rock - Monkey Face Climbing

Smith Rock State Park | Central Oregon

2020-05-15

• Smith Rock State Park is the most beautiful natural wonder of the Oregon highContinue Reading

Rex T. Barber Veterans Memorial Bridge, Peter Skene Ogden Scenic Viewpoint, Oregon

Peter Skene Ogden Wayside – Dramatic Crooked River Canyon

2020-05-03

• Peter Skene Ogden Wayside is a dramatic 300-foot-deep canyon into the Crooked River GorgeContinue Reading

Bend Oregon

Exploring Bend – Top Things to Do in Central Oregon

2020-02-27

• Bend is a vibrant destination known for dramatic volcanic landscapes and outdoor adventure BendContinue Reading

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