 | Bend's
Craft-breweries
Bend has endless opportunities of outdoor recreational
activities, but what is there to do after that? Bend, just happens to be famous
for a more leisurely endeavor-its significant beer culture. |
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up a volcano in Central Oregon. This rigorous climb up Black Butte features
breath-taking views from fire lookouts at the top. | |
 | Deschutes
National Forest
At a base elevation of 6,300 feet, Mt. Bachelor, located
just outside of Bend, offers a 3,365 vertical foot drop, 3,683 skiable acres,
71 runs and averages 370 inches of its famous dry snow each year. What more can
you ask for? |
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Canyon Creek Meadows in Central Oregon - Try one of the easiest
routes to the High Cascades' wildflower meadows, a loop leading to the craggy
east face of Three Fingered Jack. |
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Something
special for lava lovers
Central
Oregon is lava. Pumice and Obsidian are easily spotted throughout the area as
well, due largely to the eruption of Mt. Mazama thousands of years ago. Explore
how one volcano changed the region forever. | |
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Hike
to Smith Rock
Oregon's most popular rock-climbing area, this state
park challenges mountaineers with 3 miles of rhyolite cliffs and Monkey Face,
a 350-foot-tall natural sculpture. | |
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Hiking
South Sister
Oregon's third-tallest mountain has a path to its top.
Admittedly, the trail up 10,358-foot South Sister is exceedingly steep, long and
rugged, but no technical climbing skills are required and the rewards are great. |
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the Metolius
Sample the Metolius River's wizardry with this easy
hike along a section of the oasis-like riverbank near Black Butte in Central Oregon.
The trail reveals colorful bird life and leads to a wonderfully visitable fish
hatchery. | |
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National
park is worth the drive
Technically
speaking, Crater Lake is in Southern Oregon. If you're up for a 90-mile drive
from Bend, it's an Oregon must-see. Crater Lake was created more than 7,700 years
ago when Mt. Mazama erupted. | |
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to Jefferson Park in Central Oregon. This difficult 10-mile hike offers
a big payoff - fantastic meadows and views beneath Oregon's No. 2 mountain. |
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Cascade
Lakes Scenic Byway
The towering Cascade Mountains provide the backdrop
for this scenic drive. They offer fabulous hiking and challenging rock climbing.
This Byway also crosses paths with early explorers and trappers. |
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John
Day Fossil Beds
Within the heavily eroded volcanic deposits
of the scenic John Day River basin is a well-preserved fossil record of plants
and animals spanning more than 40 of the 65 million years of the Cenozoic Era
is world-renowned. | |
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West
Cascades Scenic Byway
Take this 220-mile scenic alternative route between Portland and Eugene and discover
some of the best "up-close and personal" views of thundering waterfalls, lush
ancient forests, rushing whitewater, and cool, placid lakes. |
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Sunriver
provides great getaway for all seasons
Here's
something to consider if you're interested in one destination that works well
any time of year. There's plenty to do thanks to its unique location near rivers,
mountains and the high desert. | |
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McKenzie
Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
This Byway flaunts the highest concentration
of snowcapped volcanoes (and glaciers) in the lower 48 states. Broken Top Mountain
and The Three Sisters tower above the route. |
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| What's
Your Favorite Central Oregon Experience?
We're always
looking for new ideas, too. Please send us an
e-mail message briefly describing how you experience Oregon. We'll personally
get back to you! |
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