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 […]
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 […]
Gardeners and non-garden-types may be interested to learn that Crater Lake National Park in Central Oregon is a giant moss garden! Yes, aquatic moss not only lives, but flourishes, in the incredibly cold and deep lake at depths from about 100 to 400 feet. Scientists are studying it and often use a deep-sea rover to […]
After you have gone to all the trouble to drive to the middle-of-nowhere to Crater Lake National Park in Central Oregon, it’s a good idea to budget half a day at least to explore the lake by ranger-led boat tours. This is the only way to get on the water because recreational vessels are NOT […]
