Many people begin their Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway journey in Bend, the hub of Central Oregon’s recreational paradise. The Central Oregon Welcome Center on U.S. Route 97 houses the Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau and offers an excellent overview of the many vacation possibilities available. Before heading into the mountains, wander through downtown and take […]
The Farm and Ranch Tour visits three to four farms around Central Oregon, starting at Savory Spice Shop in the Old Mill District. The tours start at noon and last 3 to 4 hours. Meet at Savory Spice Shop in the Old Mill District, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend, Oregon. Cost: $65 per person View event website […]
In the little mountain town of 82,000 people, Bend has 14 world-class breweries clustered close together like the gold at the end of a big, beer rainbow. Bend has more breweries per-capita than any other city in Oregon and has been dubbed Beer Town USA. So, it is only natural and fun that Bend invites […]
Yes, the houseboating season at Billy Chinook Lake in Central Oregon is over for this year, but fall is the perfect time to check-out the scene and make reservations for the summer of 2015. You may gasp, “Houseboating in Oregon? That’s crazy!” But, we are here to tell you that the only lake in Oregon […]
Looking to share a brew with some outdoor-type, beer lovers? Then, plan ahead for the Mount Angel Oktoberfest. Located in Bend, Oreg., the Mount Angel action runs from Sept 12-15 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (www.oktoberfest.org) This mid-September festival has a […]
ActiveLifestylesNW.com invites you to explore our Great Northwest trails. Here are three of our favorite Northwest hikes: Catherine Creek Interpretive Trail, located in Washington the east end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the ideal place to walk your dog while viewing spectacular gorge scenery. For Columbia River views, hike the one-mile […]
ActiveLifestylesNW.com will feature a different Northwest hike each week in Oregon and Washington. To start off, here are three of our favorite Northwest hikes: Catherine Creek Interpretive Trail, located in Washington the east end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the ideal place to walk your dog while viewing spectacular gorge scenery. […]
