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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 …
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! Volunteer astronomers will help visitors find various objects of interest in the night sky throughout the evening. You will be in awe at the beauty of a truly amazing night…
Join Oregon State Park Rangers to help rebuild our disc golf courses at Stub Stewart State Park! We will be meeting at the Hilltop Day-Use area at 9:00am and will be wrapping up work by 1:30pm (it is advised to bring a water bottle and a sack lunch and/or snacks). Volunteer activities include hiking on uneven terrain and the use of hand tools and we will be working rain or shine…
Join us for a birding hike here at Thompson’s Mills. No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge. The hike is about a mile around the mill property. Binoculars are recommended, and we have a few binoculars that first-timers may borrow.