APPRECIATE CENTRAL OREGON
SEASONAL GUIDES TO THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE AND WORTH PROTECTING
Explore the Ochocos from Bandit Springs Sno-Park
Bandit Springs Sno-Park provides access to the most diverse network of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on the Ochoco National Forest. With trail ratings ranging from easy to most Difficult, skiers of any skill level will have options here.
Ride to 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.
Run the Deschutes River Trail
The Deschutes River Trail – a true Bend classic – traverses nearly 20 miles through pine forests, lava flows, rapids, and the City’s riverfront neighborhoods. Segments of this trail make the perfect after work out-and-back, or a great, accessible way for visitors to experience the river’s beauty.