This is definitely a worthwhile hike or drive for a great, scenic view of the city of Bend and the surrounding area, including the Oregon Cascades. Ascend 500 feet above the city for a bird's-eye view! (Hike up trail or drive up in Spring.)

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One of the most amazing landmarks in Oregon. With over 400,000 national and international visitors a year, Smith Rock draws people of all ages for easy-to-difficult rock-climbs, or just hiking with spectacular vistas, wildlife and views. ~ Blog Now Available!

A great place to check out in Central Oregon is all the amazing, incredible views and hikes within this huge, national monument. Lava Lands Visitor Center, Lava Caves, Lava Cast Forest, Newberry Caldera with its two lakes, Paulina and East Lakes, and the Big Obsidian Flow. ~ Blog Now Available!

Wonderful High Desert hike in Central Oregon. Take the paved-trail trek or the gravel loop for a great view. Marshland birds and animals. Fresh air and sagebrush.~ NEW! Blog Now Available!

WIZARD FALLS FISH HATCHERY - 20 miles west of Sisters, Oregon ~

Great family place to go for fun. Wizard Falls on the Metolius River is spanned by a bridge overlooking beautiful blue-green water for great photos. The hatchery, which raises trout, kokanee and Atlantic salmon, sees about 60,000 visitors a year. You can feed the fish and picnic with a restroom facility. Easy hiking trail along the river for spotting waterfowl, wildlife and native species of wildflowers and vegetation.

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A great Daytrip Hike off the beautiful McKenzie Pass west of Sisters. This hike is worth the drive, especially in the early Fall when the vining maple leaves are in glorious array of colors ... Begins to turn FALL colors around the end of September. ~ Blog Now Available!