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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 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

Bend Oregon

Bend – Outdoor Playground of the West

2020-02-27

Bend is often called “the outdoor playground of the West,” and for good reason. ItContinue Reading

Pilot Butte - Bend

Bend History, Oregon: From Native Lands to Modern City

2020-02-21

Before the first explorers arrived in the early 19th century, the territory along the DeschutesContinue Reading

Pilot Butte - Bend

Pilot Butte – Extinct Volcano Remnant in Bend

2020-02-21

• Pilot Butte is an extinct volcano remnant within the city limits • Enjoy aContinue Reading

Ochoco Wayside State Park

Prineville – Things to Do & See | Central Oregon

2020-02-19

• Prineville is the oldest city east of the Cascades • Meadow Lakes Golf CourseContinue Reading

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