Central oregon

May 17, 2016 1. South Sister Photo Jeff Handlin The South Sister has a summit crater which holds a small crater lake known as Teardrop Pool, the highest lake in Oregon. The hike up the South Ridge of South Sister is a long, steep, non-technical hike that can be completed in a day. 2. Canyon Creek Meadows Photo Mike Putnam The Canyon Creek Meadows Hike is a favorite of many Oregon hikers, for a good reason. It features meadows, waterfalls, creeks, and a close-up view of Three Fingered Jack…

The Central Oregon region has a charming, small-town friendliness paired with beautiful parks. Here is a list of some of the must-stop places in the region!

So what's it like being a Southern California transplant in Central Oregon? This is always the question people ask when they want to know more about living in Bend, Oregon. Learn why we uprooted our family nearly 1,000 miles away and how I feel about the weather, the activities, and going from a div

The best places to see on a Central Oregon road trip -- including ski destinations, hiking trails, classic western towns, and more!

Hi Loves! I hope your week is going well so far, mine has been crazy busy and packed as per usual but that's okay I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm excited to be actually sitting down and writing this post for you all on Smith Rock. Last month for my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend we drove out to Bend, Oregon and stayed overnight in downtown Bend and the next day we headed out to this national landmark to explore and discover what Smith Rock has to offer which was an abundance of…

Discover the wonders of the Central Oregon high desert. Learn what high desert means for the climate and terrain in the Central Oregon area.

A fall view of the Three Sisters from the top of McKenzie Pass in Central Oregon. Captured last November! Photo by Alice Doggett Photography

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Hi Loves! I hope your week is going well so far, mine has been crazy busy and packed as per usual but that's okay I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm excited to be actually sitting down and writing this post for you all on Smith Rock. Last month for my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend we drove out to Bend, Oregon and stayed overnight in downtown Bend and the next day we headed out to this national landmark to explore and discover what Smith Rock has to offer which was an abundance of…

June 2012 | Looking across the field of sage brush outside of Fort Rock in central Oregon.