• Mount Bachelor Ski Area
  

  
  A good ski resort on the northern face of Mount Bachelor. The longest run is just over 1.5 miles (2.4 km). There are 10 chairlifts, one of which goes up to the summit and serves great Alpine off-piste skiing terrain. The mountain is famous for its dry snow with typical snowfall of over 350 inches (900 cm) per year and a mid-winter base over 100 inches (250 cm). The resort boasts a lift-served vertical drop of 3,300 feet (1,000 m) with a lift running to 9,000 feet (2,750 m). As one of the tallest mountains in the vicinity, Mount Bachelor often experiences high wind speeds causing the chairlift to the summit to be put on standby. Mt Bachelor offers one of the nation's longest ski seasons, mid-November through the end of May.
  
  

• The Three Sisters
  

  
  The Three Sisters are three volcanic peaks in Oregon. They are very famous mountains to ascent during the climbing season. While Three Sisters isn't much to look at, the summit views are terrific - especially considering the easy access and quick ascent.
  
  

• The Three Sisters Wilderness
  

  
  The Three Sisters Wilderness is a wilderness area near the mountains of the same name. More than 260 miles (420 km) of trails cross the Wilderness, including 40 miles (64 km) of the Pacific Crest Trail.
  
  

• The Deschutes National Forest
  

  
  The Deschutes National Forest is a United States National Forest located in central Oregon. Recreational activities in Deschutes National Forest include boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking, as well as mountain biking on an extensive system of trails.
  
  

• Tumalo Falls
  

  
  With a sheer plunge of 90 feet, Tumalo Falls is both the tallest and most impressive waterfall along Tumalo Creek - as well as one of the most popular outdoor destinations in the vicinity of Bend.
  
  

• Lava River Cave
  

  
  The Lava River Cave near Bend, Oregon, is part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The cave is an excellent example of a lava tube. At 5,211 feet (1,588 m) in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. One of the most unique parts of the cave is the Sand Garden, located about 3,000 feet (914 m) from the entrance. Here the floor of the cave is covered with sand. The sand was carried into the cave by dripping water. The sand is fine volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Mazama 6,600 years ago. Rain and melting snow carried the ash down from the surface through cracks in the rock and deposited it on the floor of the cave one grain at a time.
  
  

• Bend, OR
  

  
  The city of Bend was started as a logging town but is now identified as a gateway for many outdoor sports, including mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, and golf. It is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range along the Deschutes River. Here the Ponderosa Pine forest transitions into the high desert, characterized by arid land, junipers, sagebrush, and bitter-brush.
  
  

• Smith Rock State Park
  

  
  If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than a thousand are bolted routes. We also offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Along your trip through the canyon, you might see golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, river otter and beaver.
  
  

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