Tours/Events
Bring Your Horse & Come Ride the Lower Deschutes River Canyon (Reservation Only)
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
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Bring your horse and come ride the Deschutes River Horse Trail, a 22-mile round trip former rail trail, that starts at the Deschutes River State Recreation Area campground entrance parking lot and goes out to Harris Ranch. It’s limited to 10 horses per day, so advanced reservations are required. Open March 1–June 30, from sunrise to sunset. It’s…
Join a park ranger for a guided presentation on the fascinating science behind animal fur. Learn how trapping and the fur trade shaped the history of North America, and test your animal identification knowledge with a fun quiz! Presentation takes place at the Champoeg State Heritage Area Visitor Center.
Pets are not permitted inside the Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Event is free, but all vehicles must display…
Dust off your shoes and grab your water bottles… it’s time to run!
Join us at Deschutes River State Recreation Area for a fun and easy 5km jog up the Deschutes River Trail. This is a relatively flat, gravel trail that includes fantastic views of the river followed by light refreshments. Runners will meet at Oregon Trail Kiosk shown on map.
Please be sure to bring adequate shoes…