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Oregon road trip — photo gallery and helpful tips

June 9, 2021 by Matthew

A blue SUV is parked on the side of a highway on an Oregon road trip while the South Sister of the Cascade Mountains rises up snow-covered, toward the blue sky.

Oregon road trip -- Table of Contents Photo Gallery -- diverse terrainKey regions of Oregon (coming soon)Itinerary ideas (coming soon)Interactive MapHelpful tips (coming soon)Planning guide (coming soon)How to get to Oregon (coming soon)Vehicles (coming soon)Food (coming soon)Where to stay (coming soon)Resources (coming soon) Oregon road trip -- photo gallery of a … [Read more...] about Oregon road trip — photo gallery and helpful tips

High desert delight — 10 great things to do in Bend Oregon

May 19, 2021 by Matthew

A white alpaca looks forward around other animals of brown and dark brown colors. Visiting an alpaca farm is a fun thing to do in Bend Oregon while visiting Central Oregon.

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

Weekend getaway to Central Oregon — a great high desert itinerary

April 21, 2021 by Matthew

This beautiful landscape scene shows off the stunning beauty of the Three Sisters that rise up above scattered clouds to a bright blue sky. In the foreground is a green field of crops surrounded by young pine trees.

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

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