APPRECIATE CENTRAL OREGON
SEASONAL GUIDES TO THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE AND WORTH PROTECTING
Find Trees Turning Gold
By early to mid-October, our Western larch trees will have turned completely yellow, in sharp and brilliant contrast to their evergreen neighbors. Time to drop everything and go out for a scenic hike, ride, or drive, because this golden hue lasts a few weeks at most.
Watch for Wildlife Between Bend and Suttle Lake
In autumn, Suttle Lake issues a siren song — calling out for one more hike or paddle before winter sets in. As you pass through Tumalo and Sisters, through stands of Ponderosa pines, past Black Butte and the turn-off to the Metolius River Basin, the drive is part of the adventure.
Just remember: the road you’re on bisects ancient migration routes. Your caution and your support for wildlife crossings is needed.