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Deschutes River State Recreation Area - Horse Trail Reservation
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
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The Deschutes River Equestrian Trail is a 22-mile round trip former railbed trail, open sunrise to sunset. It’s limited to 10 horses per day, so advanced reservations are required. The trail starts at the Deschutes River State Recreation Area campground entrance parking lot, & ends at Harris Ranch. It’s great for wildlife viewing, wildflower photography, & site-seeing in the Lower Deschutes River Canyon. Note: This is a …
Join a Park Ranger and learn about the basics of Disc Golf! L.L. Stub Stewart State Park offers three different Disc Golf courses that tarverse through beautiful forested landscapes. This event is targeted at beginners who are curious to get into the sport and will cover the basics of rules, proper form, and learning what the different numbers mean on discs. Discs will be provided to borrow for the day onsite, but you can…
Tour Length: Approx. 2 hours.
Description: Fort Rock Cave is near Fort Rock State Natural Area. It is the site of instrumental archaeological discoveries dating back over 10,000 years. The Fort Rock Basin is a vital part of Native American history and life. Fort Rock Cave is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public only by a state park guided tour. Join us in learning about Fort Rock Cave&rsquo…
Description: The sweeping hillsides and cliffsides of Prineville Reservoir create a stunning backdrop for our guided kayak tour. Paddle with our interpretive staff and learn about local geology, area history, Water cycle and the plants and animals of the High Desert. Allow up to 3 hours for the tour, including pre-launch gear setup and post-launch check in. Kayak, paddle and PFD provided (you must use our gear). Minimum age: Children 8 &ndash…
Sure to make your bucket list of camping memories, please join us at one of Oregon’s darkest places for an evening of stargazing with ranger staff from Oregon State Parks and Rose City Astronomers (RCA) volunteers at beautiful Cottonwood Canyon State Park! Which is now officially certified as a international Dark Sky Park. Volunteer astronomers will help visitors find various objects of interest in the night sky throughout the evening. You will…
Meet at the Discovery Depot Visitor Center at 11am. Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike focused on exploring the wonderful world of summer in the pacific northwest! Learn about how plants survive the heat, and the seasonal cycle of wildflowers, and native edible species.
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian.
This hike will be…
Join Oregon State Park Rangers to work on projects and help sustain our public lands. Volunteer activities may include hiking on uneven terrain and the use of hand or powered tools, we will be working rain or shine. Instructions, gloves, hard hats, and tools are provided (feel free to bring your own gloves or helmet if preferred). Best suited for adults and youth ages 13 and older. All youth need to be accompanied by an…