Sunriver

Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos.  Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than this.  If you're looking for a place to get...

If you love stargazing but live in the city, it can be hard to see stars at night because of light pollution. You may want to check out one of the four astronomical observatories in Oregon, that offer professional telescopes used for astronomy research. Some observatories are complexes that host...

Bend Oregon has a lot to offer visitors, especially those looking to get outdoors. For those visiting and looking for someplace close to get out and experience the beauty of central Oregon, Shevlin Park is the perfect spot. Shevlin Park A Local Favorite            ...

Tucked away in the high desert of central Oregon near Bend and Sunriver are hundreds of lava tubes formed in Oregon's violent volcanic past. Adventure seekers will be thrilled to go spelunking and explore these caves during good weather, some of which are as long as 1,800 feet! There are so many...

Thousands of years ago molten lava poured over a forest in central Oregon, surrounding the trees and then hardening. The lava burned through the wood and created these amazing lava casts which can still be seen today to remember the majestic forest that once stood here. You can walk an easy .9...