Central Oregon

Hike South Sister

Oregon's third-tallest mountain has a path to its top. Admittedly, the trail up 10,358-foot South Sister is exceedingly steep, long and rugged, but no technical climbing skills are required and the rewards are great.

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Hoodoo Ski Area

Hwy 20 | Sisters, OR | 541.822.3799
Terrain: 5,703-foot top elevation, 1,035-foot vertical drop
Lifts: Six chairlifts: 3 quads, 1 triple, 1 double, 1 surface
Nordic: 7.5k groomed track, plus 8.3k Skyliner trail groomed weekends and holidays.

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Indian Head Casino

Opened in February 2012 to replace the Kahneeta High Desert Casino, 

In 2012 the Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs opened the new Indian Head Casino on Hwy. 26, restoring the name of their original casino opened in 1996.  The Indian Head Casino offers slots, blackjack, drinks and casual dining for gaming fun day or night in the heart of Central Oregon. 

3236 Hwy 26
Warm Springs, OR 97761

541-460-7777

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Juniper Swim and Fitness Center

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center is owned and operated by Bend Park & Recreation District. Juniper is a community health, fitness and recreation facility open to people of all ages and abilities. The state of the art facilities and quality fitness programs ensure you Get Fit & Have Fun!

L & S Gardens

A  2 ½ acre garden store that features greenhouses, antiques, tips and a wide arrange of gardening tools and supplies. They even deliver dirt, gravel and barkdust to local customers, but for those out of town visitors, you can find unique gifts and plants that will thrive in just about any North American climate. 

La Pine State Recreational Area

If you want to immerse yourself in a subalpine pine forest where the air has that high-Cascades tang; to stay in a clean, quiet campground next to a twisting, cold river brimming with trout (and a nearby legendary fly fishing spot) and surrounded by miles of waiting-to-be-explored wilderness; to sit smack in the middle of dozens of high-mountain lakes (in winter, near some of the best ski-spots in the land); to see eagles or red-tailed hawks grabbing breakfast right in front of you; or, to just sit in a campsite pondering what you might do tomorrow ...

Lava Land Visitor Center

Come discover how our local geology, ecology, climate, and culture are all interwoven at the Lava Lands Visitor Center. The latest information on various topics including volcanic activity in the Cascade Mountains and Paleo-Indian technology is available and hands on activities will delight both young and old.

Lava River Cave

Explore a mile-long lava tube. Lava River Cave offers self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to tour the entire cave. Initial access descends 150 stairs to an uneven floor and can be challenging. In the interest of preventing the spread of White-nose Syndrome to bats that reside in the Cave, we ask that you not wear or bring into the cave any clothing or gear you have used in a cave or mine outside of Oregon or Washington. Please wear close-toed shoes and warm clothing. Average temperature in the Cave is 42 degrees Farenheit.

McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

Discover the highest concentration of snowcapped volcanoes (and associated glaciers) in the lower 48 states when you drive the the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway! Enjoy the breathtaking sight of Broken Top Mountain and the Three Sisters, along with their waterfalls, towering gloriously above the route.

Mt. Bachelor

Elevation: 9,065’ 
Vertical Drop: 3,365’
Skiable Acres: 3,683’
Lifts: 12 chairlifts, including 7 high-speed quads 
Nordic: Full-service Nordic Center with 56 km of groomed track and the first ever Nordic Terrain Park 
Location: Only 20 minutes from Sunriver and Bend in Central Oregon

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