Michael's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
The best outdoor recreation opportunities when staying at Ohana Basecamp
The sixth largest ski resort in North America delivers incredible skiing from late November/ early December until Memorial Day most years. The bike park is great fun in the summer, offering not only mountain biking, but also chairlift access to Pine Martin lodge at 7775’ alpine hiking and disc golf course.
176 locals recommend
Mount Bachelor
The sixth largest ski resort in North America delivers incredible skiing from late November/ early December until Memorial Day most years. The bike park is great fun in the summer, offering not only mountain biking, but also chairlift access to Pine Martin lodge at 7775’ alpine hiking and disc golf course.
Explore ancient lava flows, walk through a lava tube, visit the obsidian fields, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, natural hot springs and fishing abound at Paulina Lake.
58 locals recommend
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF
58201 U.S. 97Explore ancient lava flows, walk through a lava tube, visit the obsidian fields, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, natural hot springs and fishing abound at Paulina Lake.
The Fall River is a tributary of the Deschutes River. The source is a spring approximately 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Pringle Falls. The river flows to the northeast and is about 12 miles long. Fly fishing is permitted. You can ride your bike here from Ohana base camp within about 20 minutes.
11 locals recommend
Fall River
The Fall River is a tributary of the Deschutes River. The source is a spring approximately 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Pringle Falls. The river flows to the northeast and is about 12 miles long. Fly fishing is permitted. You can ride your bike here from Ohana base camp within about 20 minutes.
Access the best Mountain Bike trails in Central Oregon. Ride straight from the trailhead to access miles of great x/c trail riding. Head up higher and try the trails fro Wanoga snow park or Swampy lakes for fast flow trails and jump lines. My favorites are Southfork trail, Tiddlywinks and funner!
81 locals recommend
Phil's Trailhead
Access the best Mountain Bike trails in Central Oregon. Ride straight from the trailhead to access miles of great x/c trail riding. Head up higher and try the trails fro Wanoga snow park or Swampy lakes for fast flow trails and jump lines. My favorites are Southfork trail, Tiddlywinks and funner!
Destination resort
Paved bike paths, swimming pools and water slide, golf, tennis, kayaking and floating the Deschutes River, nature center, observatory, shops and restaurants.
60 locals recommend
Sunriver
Paved bike paths, swimming pools and water slide, golf, tennis, kayaking and floating the Deschutes River, nature center, observatory, shops and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Incredible views and natural beauty at this historic National Park. After late June the North entrance to the Park is open. Learn about Mt. Mazama the volcano that created the landscape of the park. Crater lake is the deepest lake in the United States!
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Incredible views and natural beauty at this historic National Park. After late June the North entrance to the Park is open. Learn about Mt. Mazama the volcano that created the landscape of the park. Crater lake is the deepest lake in the United States!
Bend Breweries
Some of my favorite places to grab a brew with friends after a long ride.
A lesser known yet excellent local spot. Not on the average beer tourist circuit.
23 locals recommend
Bevel Craft Brewing
911 SE Armour RdA lesser known yet excellent local spot. Not on the average beer tourist circuit.