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One of our favorite places to rest, relax and find tranquility is in Redmond Oregon. Redmond is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat because of the outstanding beauty and nearby recreational opportunities. With…
You can go walking in a Winter Wonderland, but why walk when you can ride a traditional sleigh around the Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon? There’s nothing more magical than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a…
If there's one thing many of us are doing right now amidst the lockdowns and everything being closed in Oregon, it's finding places we can actually safely escape to. Spending too much time at home can…
On your next trip down Highway 58 in the Oregon Cascades, consider stopping in at Stewart's 58 Drive-In for a mouth watering burger, a fresh crisp salad, or a delicious coffee or desert. Stewart's Drive-In has…
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a beautiful place to visit in central Oregon. For the one-mile interpretive route, coordinates, and current Forest Service information, see our Big Obsidian Flow Trail planning guide. This monument has…
As the leaves begin to change and drift down, autumn is upon us again in the Pacific Northwest. Now is the best time to throw on your best hiking gear and hit the trails to capture…
If you're looking for the perfect getaway this weekend in Oregon, Look no further. Head over with us to Bend, Oregon, where this unique, futuristic dome house off Century Drive is nestled next to hiking trails…
Fall is my favorite time of year. There's something about chilly mornings, hoodies, bonfires, pumpkins and fall leaves that makes me delighted. Oregon's a wonderful place to get out and explore in the fall because of…
You Can Still Stay Here, If You Dare At the Dawson House Lodge in Chemult, a real 1929 Oregon roadside lodge, guests have shared strange stories for decades. Some describe footsteps when no one else is…
Sunriver Oregon and the surrounding areas are a beautiful place to explore at any time of year, but as the evenings grow chilly and the leaves begin to change for fall, it's the perfect time to…
Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is…
In need of a great vacation idea or family getaway? You need to try Mt. Bachelor's new and awe-inspiring Ziptour down the mountain...RIGHT NOW. This zip line features dual-spans seven feet apart, perfect for zipping with…
