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Outdoor Recreation in Bend, Mt Bachelor, Sunriver, and surrounding Central Oregon areas

Serving Bend, Black Butte Ranch, Culver, Crooked River Ranch, LaPine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Terrebonne, Tumalo & Warm Springs

Central Oregon Air Adventures
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

Tired of having your feet on the ground?  If you are and want an excursion to remember "up - up - and way up", then Central Oregon is sure to please.  Whether you want to try Tandem Paragliding in Bend or Skydiving in Madras, both daredevil sports are sure to get the adrenaline flowing.  If you want a "rush" but want a precision engine in the mix, book a flight in Bend for a plane or helicopter tour.  For those of you who like to slow down a little, check out the Hot Air Balloon Tours for a hands on experience.  No matter which air adventure you choose, in Central Oregon, you are sure to enjoy the vast scenery that Mt Bachelor, Bend, and the rest of the High Desert has to offer. 
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Biking & Cycling Tours, Trips & Rentals in Bend, Sunriver, & surrounding Central Oregon areas

Where are you going to explore today? Bicycling and Cycling is not only a great recreation sport in Bend, but it's a way of life and culture. Bend is a true cyclist's playground.  From our renowned Urban Trail System and cycling-friendly bike lanes, to limitless road biking routes and world-class mountain biking trails, Bend delivers on form and function for all. Whether you are road riding, bicycle commuting, mountain biking, recreational riding, or entering your first cyclocross, Bend's communty is here to support and help get you where you want to go.
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Central Oregon Ski Boat & Jet Ski Rentals
Bend, Sunriver, La Pine, Prineville, Sisters, Redmond

Central Oregon is home to many great bodies of water that can accommodate a wide range of water sport lovers.  Whether you are vacationing in Bend, Sunriver, Lapine, Prineville, or other great Central Oregon area, you are just a short drive away from your next boating excursion.  Couldn't bring your ski boat, pontoon boat, or jet ski with you on vacation?  Well don't worry!  Central Oregon Rentals llc will have you cruising the lake in style.  

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Central Oregon Dog Sledding Tours 
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

Travel to Mt Bachelor and strap in behind a team of Iditarod Sled Dogs with a champion musher at the controls.  Feel the crisp invigorating breeze while cozy in the passenger sled and the sled dogs team tackling the terrain for you.  Breathtaking vistas of Mt Bachelor and Deschutes National Forest await.  Don't forget your camera!   A great adventure that is fun for the whole family to enjoy.  Make your trip to Bend, Oregon a memorable experience and enjoy a sled dog excursion today.
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Fishing & Fly Fishing in Bend, Sunriver, and surrounding Central Oregon areas

Hook into a Bull Trout, Rainbow, or Redside today!  Join the many successful fishermen who take advantage of what lies beneath the ripples of the Deschutes River, and many other water bodies thoughout Bend and Central Oregon.  The mighty Deschutes yields 252 miles of generous fishing and fly fishing alike, not to mention other great areas like the Metolius and Crooked Creek.  Grab a local guide service to assure your vacation time is well spent. Hook into the big ones at the hottest spots in Central Oregon while enjoying the pristine views that surround you.  Fish on & visit Bend!
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Float the Deschutes River Trips
in Bend & Sunriver

It's your typical beautiful sunny day in Bend!  What are you going to do today?  Grab your friends and family and soak up some Central Oregon sun while floating the Deschutes river.  Drop in at Farewell Bend Park and enjoy great scenic views, good people, and even a little native Bend wildlife.  If you don't have your own float gear then rent something new and exciting from one of the local sports equipment shops in Bend or Sunriver.  Rent a kayak, canoe, river tube, or the latest Stand Up Paddle Board and enjoy the Deschutes river from a new perspective.  Need a ride back upstream.  The Ride the River Bus provides an affordable service for those water recreationists who float the Deschutes river downstream and then want a shuttle ride back upstream.  Your tube, raft, canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, or other floatation device will be safely secured in the shuttle's trailer.
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Geocaching in Central Oregon
Bend Geocaching & Sunriver Geocaching

Central Oregon is full of wonderful places to geocache.  From Bend and Sunriver to Redmond and Sisters, hidden treasures await the adventurous and curious.  Throughout Jefferson,  Crook, and Deschutes counties there are thousands of Geocaches to discover.  Geocaching is a fun, easy , and exhilirating recreation activity for the whole family.  So grab your GPS device or GPS enabled smartphone and discover the thrill of the hunt and the simple treasures in store for you on your next outdoor adventure.
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Hiking in Bend, Sunriver, and surrounding Central Oregon areas.  Popular trail day hikes for the Bend area.

Explore Bend and Central Oregon at your own pace.  Hike the trails of the Deschutes National Forest and discover the vast beauty that awaits you.  From snow capped mountains and emerging streams to powerful waterfalls and volcanic crags, Central Oregon delivers endless experiences and scenic views.  The High Desert is filled with diverse terrain and scenery alike, sure to please any nature lover or enthusiast.  Come visit Bend today and see what you have been missing.
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Hunting & Sport Clay Shooting in Central Oregon

Year round fun on 13 station golf with a shotgun course. Golf cart and shotgun rentals. Private or group lessons with certified instructors. Pheasant hunting in scenic dense cover from September through March. 
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Ice Skating in Central Oregon
Bend Ice Skating Rink - Sunriver Ice Skating Rink - Redmond Ice Skating Rink

Ice skating is a popular winter recreation activity in Bend and Sunriver for both locals and visitors alike.  Just minutes away in Bend & Sunriver are two wonderful outdoor ice skating rinks.  Sunriver hosts a family friendly rink located in the Sunriver Village Mall.  Seventh Mountain Resort hosts their ice skating rink just outside of Bend.  Family fun for everyone offering hours of winter recreation fun.  No matter your skating skill level, Central Oregon will provide a memorable ice skating experience for both the first time ice skater or the seasoned veteran skater.
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Land Paddling (Land Paddle Boarding) in Bend, Sunriver, and surrounding Central Oregon areas

Looking for a fun way to get around when your visiting Bend, Sunriver, or surrounding Central Oregon cities?  Check out the new sport of Land Paddling (or Land Boarding).  Land Paddling is fun and a great way to travel for all ages.  Land paddles bring the feel of stand up paddle boarding out of the water and onto the streets with a longboard skateboard design and unique handle grips and paddle ends.  Land Paddling provides a great upper body workout and intense core training combined with the thrill of riding a skateboard.  Fun for all ages
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Central Oregon Nordic Skiing
Cross Country Skiing - XC Skiing
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

Cross Country Skiing is a great way to spend quality time with family and  friends.  Central Oregon boasts more than 250 kilometers of Nordic ski trails, many within an hour from Bend, Central Oregon's largest city. 
19 different trail systems spread thoughout the High Desert region allowing for variety and versatility.  Discover the 56 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails around Mt Bachelor or enjoy the majestic vistas of Three Fingered Jack and Mt Washington.  Its all waiting for you in Central Oregon.
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Bend Paintball Games & Competitions
Mt Bachelor Wilderness & Deschutes County Forest

Are you planning a fun trip to Bend and looking for something new to try?  Why not engage yourself in an outdoor paintball challenge throughout the Mt Bachelor wilderness.  With so many variations of the game, paintball can accommodate groups, families, or individuals and makes them either allies or foes with one another.  Paintball is fun for both the beginner or the seasoned veteran, catering to the players in special private games.   Paintball is a great way to get the heart pumping, enjoy the outdoor wilderness that Bend has offer, and experience a thrilling new sport.  Come earn your bragging rights!  Visit Bend!
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RC Rentals - RC Race Courses & Tracks in Bend, Sunriver, and surrounding Central Oregon areas

Ready to rip up some Central Oregon dirt?  Put your RC racing skills to the test out at Cooper Raceway RC track in Sunriver.  Race your own gas powered or electric RC car or truck on this open rally dirt course.  If you do not have your own RC car or truck to race, you can rent one from specialty local RC hobby shops in Bend or Sunriver.  Central Oregon Rentals offers the latest model 4wd RC rentals for your next RC adventure.  Drivers of all ages, and skill levels, can compete or just enjoy some friendly RC course practice runs.  Air out your RC car or truck on the technical jumps and dig into the corners or berms for the fast track win.  This RC track caters to locals and vacationing guests alike as well as supporting a new RC Youth Program.  Family fun RC racing in Sunriver!
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River Rafting Trips & Tours in Bend, Sunriver, &
surrounding Central Oregon areas

Ready to get wet?  Whether your vacationing in Bend, Sunriver, or a surrounding Central Oregon city, there is a river rafting trip or tour for you.  Tackle the Deschutes, Mckenzie, or North Umpqua rivers with a local professional guide at your service.  Many local river rafting tour companies offer short one hour river trips to full day river rafting tours.  No matter which river adventure suits your rafting needs, you can rest assured that there will be plenty of wonderful Central Oregon scenery and excitement for all to enjoy.
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Rock Climbing in Central Oregon
Smith Rock Climbing - Bend Rock Climbing

Central Oregon plays host to some of the finest rock climbing Oregon has to offer.  Smith Rock, at the forefront of climbing routes and technology, is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern American sport rock climbing and is an international rock climbing destination.  Smith Rock delivers challenges to climbers of all abilities and skill levels with thousands of routes available, many of them pinned.  Come explore Smith Rock and other sublime rock climbing areas in Bend, Sunriver, Terreboone, and surrounding Central Oregon landscapes.

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Central Oregon Sledding & Tubing SnoPlay
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

Central Oregon's winter sports like skiing, snowmobiling, nordic skiing, and snowboarding get a lot of main stream attention in Bend and the surrounding areas.  Winter enthusiasts of all ages come from near and far to make a memory in the high desert.  A little less known but equally as fun, good sledding opportunities are here for the taking.
Do you own your tube or sled equipment and want a more freestyle less regulated experience?  Several locations in Central Oregon can accommodate your wishes to get out there a play with friends and family.
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Central Oregon Skiing & Snowboarding
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

Skiing and Snowboarding is a great way for family and friends to get outdoors  and enjoy mother nature.  Mt Bachelor awaits with its own unique feel and appeal. 

The terrain ranges from steep fast mogul runs, open deep powder bowls and chutes, to long groomed trails and gentle beginner areas. 

Hit the powdered ski slopes or grind the local terrain parks with a challenge for every skill level.  Your Central Oregon adventure starts here.
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Skijoring in Central Oregon
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

Ready...Set...Go...Strap on your skis and harness the dog...time for a great workout with Mt Bachelor as your backdrop.  Skijoring is a unique winter sport that is growing fast across the United States.  It combines cross country skiing (XC skiing - Nordic Skiing) with dog power.  What better way to get some exercise for you and your canine best friend while taking in the great outdoors of Central Oregon.  Many trail systems in Central Oregon are dog friendly
allowing this sport to make some tracks.  Join us for a look back on the origination of Skijoring and where to enjoy this wonderful winter sport here in the High Desert.
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Sleigh Rides in Bend & Central Oregon
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When the snow flies this year, start a new tradition or continue an old one by joining Central Oregon in a  good old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh ride.  Gather your family and friends together and go "dashing through the snow" in a sleigh pulled by a team of horses. Enjoy some peace and serenity throughout Bend & Central Oregon with picturesque views of Deschutes River and natural Bend wildlife along the way.  Snuggle up in your quilts and get cozy with private seating for all.  Enjoy the jingle of the horses, the brisk Mt Bachelor air, and the amazing Deschutes county scenery as you embark on a scenic winter sleigh ride around the beautiful Central Oregon landscape.
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Snowmobiling Bend, Mt Bachelor, Sunriver and surrounding Central Oregon areas
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Snowmobiling is a fast growing form of entertainment for both adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.  Come enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon's wildnerness with extreme versatility.  Whether you have never been snowmobiling before or you are a seasoned veteran,  Bend and Central Oregon has you covered.  

Enjoy a family outing around Mt Bachelor's vast trail system or boondock in a powder filled meadow blazing your own trail.  Snowmobiling is winter recreation at its peak and the sport is here to stay!
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Central Oregon Snowshoeing
Bend & Mt Bachelor areas

A great way to see Central Oregon's backcountry is by snowshoeing.  Snowshoeing continues to grow as a winter sport in the High Desert.  It is the perfect way to discover the wonders and joys of the scenic winter backcountry without involving crowds of people or alot mechanized equipment.  Under your own power, showshoe Bend, Sunriver, and other surrounding areas, exploring and enjoying nature at its best.  During the winter Central Oregon's extensive hiking and biking trail system becomes a snowshoer’s paradise. Rent or buy some state-of-the-art equipment from one of our local snowshoe shops or bring your "old faithfuls" from home to enjoy miles and miles of pristine solitude and dazzling scenery that Central Oregon so abundantly offers.
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Spelunking, Caving, & Cave Tours
in Bend, Sunriver, & surrounding Central Oregon areas

Discover Bend and Sunriver from a new perspective - underground.  Check out the Lava Lands Visitor Center to unearth how Central Oregon's climate, culture, ecology, and geology are all intertwined with one another.  Enjoy hands on activities that are sure to delight the interests of young and old cave seekers.  Explore the latest information on Paleo-Indian technology and volcanic activity in the Cascade Mountain range.  For those who would like a guided tour can venture out with Wanderlust Tours in Bend and Sunriver.  Wanderlust Tours is the only guided tour company permitted in the lava caves.  Spelunk, Cave, and enjoy your Central Oregon vacation!
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