Sunriver’s Oregon Observatory With Central Oregon’s spring break next week, Sunriver’s Oregon Observatory is offering several programs of interest. For those wanting to take a break from daytime skiing, solar viewing is offered every day from March 19 to Sunday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to solar viewing, evening star […]
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Go Here 3/9-3/16
Spring Nordic for Kids Spring is right around the corner and this time of year offers some of the best Nordic ski opportunities in Central Oregon. The Bend Endurance Academy is offering its spring after-school program on Wednesdays beginning March 30 and continuing through April for kids ages 11 to18. BEA offers to pick kids […]
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Bend Park and Rec Fitness Hikes
With spring around the corner, many people will turn their attention to spring hiking and the Bend Park and Recreation Department offers a number of opportunities. Several fitness hikes are being offered every Tuesday beginning in April and continuing through May from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. These trips cover three to five miles at […]
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Go Here 2/24-3/2
Cascade Center of Photography Excursions The Cascade Center of Photography offers excursions and on-site workshops for photography adventures in Central Oregon and beyond. There are workshops and outings for beginning to advanced photographers. Saturday, June 4: CCOP is offering a “Last Light and Night Photography” workshop at Fort Rock State Park. The historic Fort Rock […]
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Go Here 2/17-2/24
Mush, Central Oregon! Now is the time to consider booking a ride behind a real dog sled team driven by a professional musher. Oregon Trail of Dreams offers this unique experience at Mt. Bachelor. Standard trips take about an hour and leave from the base of Mt. Bachelor and can accommodate up to four people […]
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Go Here 2/10-2/17
Bald Eagles and More The Children’s Forest of Central Oregon is offering an array of activities for children and their families this winter. One program is an annual Eagle Watch Celebration at Round Butte Overlook Park in Culver, Feb. 27-28. The Children’s Forest of Central Oregon provides a network of outdoor places and programs dedicated […]
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Go Here 2/3-2/10
We are still in high winter season as we roll into February and the Bend Park and Recreation District is offering a series of classes and outings taking advantage of snow. For those with some cross country ski experience, a Continuing XC Ski course that works on skill development is a good way to experience […]
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Go Here 1/27-2/3
Central Oregon offers so much in terms of year-round recreation that we often get into a rut in where we go to enjoy outdoor adventures. We’re fortunate to have access to a wide variety of seasonal outdoor sports and activities right in our own backyard. For those who want to shake up their routines and […]
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Go Here 1/20-1/27
Central Oregon backcountry by snowshoes & candlelight Feb. 3 -24: COCC offers snowshoe course for beginners Central Oregon Community College is offering a way to participate in the winter beauty of our nearby yet remote backcountry through a three-week beginner course for snowshoe enthusiasts. Instructor Molly Johnson takes students across scenic meadows and through majestic […]
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Go Here 1/13-1/20
The southeast Oregon high desert, encompassing the Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Oregon. First, it’s an ancient land that, according to archaeologists, has supported man for nearly 15,000 years. Second, the landscape supports a rich and diverse habitat for hundreds of wildlife species – most notably pronghorn […]
