Central Oregon

Star Power

Oregon Dark Sky Locations for Stargazing

Get away from the city and all its darn lights.

Into the Night

Red bulbs and black paint show a way forward for a rural community with darkness in its past.

08/03/2026 By Leah Sottile Illustrations by Joseph Laney

Eat Stay Play

Best hikes, nearby lodges, and mountain-view lakes.

Eat, Stay, Play

Ski runs and sled dog rides by day, drag shows and 32-ounce porterhouses by night.

12/17/2025 By Cathy Carroll

Midway Stop

Break up the drive to Bend with drag races, witchy books, and farm-to-bottle spirits.

Travel

Here's where to eat, shop, hike, float, and golf in the happiest city in the Oregon high desert.

The Other Oregon: Beyond Bend

You didn’t drive all the way just to stay in town.