APPRECIATE CENTRAL OREGON

SEASONAL GUIDES TO THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE AND WORTH PROTECTING

Three Scenic Rivers, Unmatched Adventures
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Three Scenic Rivers, Unmatched Adventures

Looking for the best views in Central Oregon? Catch them from a kayak or raft. The Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius Rivers are all within a short drive for Central Oregon residents, offering whitewater adventures year-round with a range of difficulty levels.

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Good Earth for Birding
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Good Earth for Birding

With three prime birding locations near Terrebonne — the Crooked River Wetlands, Smith Rock State Park, and Borden Beck Wildlife Preserve — all within 25 miles, a birder can put together a rewarding excursion.

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Haystack and Back
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Haystack and Back

Keep The Haystack in mind for a sunny, mild winter day. This 20-mile gravel bike ride, described in detail on the Dirty Freehub website, travels from Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint, up to Haystack Reservoir, and down through the Crooked River National Grasslands.

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