The landscape of Oregon crosses quite a spectrum — from the mystical stacks of rock smashed by frothy Pacific Ocean waves to the open range of dry desert in Eastern Oregon. At the heart of it all, in Central Oregon, is the bustling town of Bend. Wake up to the smells of juniper and sage dancing through the air while gazing at snow covered peaks, all from the sandy bank of the … [Read more...] about High desert delight — 10 great things to do in Bend Oregon
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7 innovative ways to use your gazillion Alaska Airlines miles
The pandemic has been pretty good to mileage balances with airline plans, especially if you use a loyalty credit card and have still been spending money on Amazon during the pandemic. While it might still be too soon to cash in six figures of points — and many exotic locations are still not available — there are several ways to whet your travel appetite and gently dip your toes … [Read more...] about 7 innovative ways to use your gazillion Alaska Airlines miles
Weekend getaway to Central Oregon — a great high desert itinerary
I love Central Oregon! From fascinating geological history to the plethora of outdoor activities, there seems to be something for everyone in this enclave of beauty centered around Bend (population 100,000+) and Redmond, Oregon (where the commercial airport for the region is located). Ski Mt. Bachelor in Winter, discover lava beds in Spring, raft the wily Deschutes River in … [Read more...] about Weekend getaway to Central Oregon — a great high desert itinerary
Painted Hills Oregon — everything you need to know to explore
Brilliant reds, golds, blacks, oranges and browns all blend together in a flowing myriad of color, wandering off into the Ochoco Mountains nearby. Tucked into a tiny morsel of vast canyon, the Painted Hills in Oregon bring alive an ancient time capsule. The unique geological site tells the story of diverse ecosystems -- from tropical forests to swamps to savanna -- existing … [Read more...] about Painted Hills Oregon — everything you need to know to explore
Painted Hills, Oregon photos — alive with vibrant red and yellow
This picture gallery brings to life the extraordinary geological phenomena tucked into a quiet bastion of ranch land at the base of the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon. My recent day-trip from Redmond, Oregon provided near-perfect weather conditions that inspired the following collection of Painted Hills Oregon photos. If you're interested in more details about how … [Read more...] about Painted Hills, Oregon photos — alive with vibrant red and yellow
