APPRECIATE CENTRAL OREGON
SEASONAL GUIDES TO THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE AND WORTH PROTECTING
Warm Up with a Meal Made from Locally Grown Produce
This time of year, Development Director Lorraine Murray feels extra grateful for Central Oregon’s high-quality farms and ranches where she can get fresh, seasonal food year-round.
One of her favorite meals to make when the chill takes hold is a hearty Bolognese sauce over pasta — and she’s sharing her recipe with you.
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.
Marvels of the Metolius
The Metolius region is a pristine ecosystem, home to an array of wildlife, plants, and natural wonders that have earned our enduring admiration and deserve lasting protection.
Three Birding Hotspots Near Terrebonne
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.