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…
Deschutes River State Recreation Area - First Day Hike - Jan. 1, 2027
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
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Take a ranger-led hike on the historic Deschutes River Trail through the Deschutes River Canyon. The hike will start on the Descutes River Trail and continue down onto the Blackberry Trail where you will be able to walk along the rivers edge to view the area’s natural flora and fauna.
Meet at: Oregon Trail Display at Deschutes River State Recreation Area
Trail Names: Deschutes River Trail and Blackberry…
First Day Hike at Emigrant Springs: Winter Through a Pioneer’s Eyes
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
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Imagine your first winter in the mountains. The trail ahead is buried beneath fresh snow, familiar landmarks have vanished, and every step reveals a world transformed. Join us as we explore the forest through the eyes of early pioneers experiencing this landscape for the first time.
Whether you're a first-time snowshoer or a seasoned adventurer, this guided hike invites you to slow down and experience the magic of the season.
No snow…