Climbing

When most people think about climbing in and around Redmond, the first thing that comes to mind is the famed Smith Rock State Park, which has been a destination for climbers all over the world since the early 1980s. However, if you drive just a few miles south on the 97 to the Maple Avenue Bridge,...

Oregon is a state that boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the United States. From the lush national forests, the beautiful Willamette Valley wine country, and the depths of the country's deepest canyon to the arid high desert and the majestic Pacific Ocean, it has something for...

If you've never been, Smith Rock State Park is a little slice of high desert heaven near Redmond Oregon, and around 26 miles northeast of Bend. It's popular with rock climbers, hikers, photographers, and nature lovers. This is the perfect place to take the family on a day trip, or to...

Many Oregonians are adventurers at heart. We love hiking, exploring waterfalls, camping, and other activities that get us out into the heart of nature, or bring us closer together with others within these communities. One of the activities that is well loved by many in Oregon is bouldering and...

Happy Cenntenial Birthday! As of April 2022, the Oregon State Parks system has officially been in place for 100 years, and it all started with a meager five-acre donation in 1922. Today that acreage encompasses over 100,000 with 254 park properties all over this place we call home. Read on for...