Near the woodsy high desert town of Bend, Oregon, winter brings an abundance of light, dry snow to the slopes of the Eastern ...

Central Oregon is known for its outdoor recreation, iconic beauty and vibrant food scene. It's also one of the top spots for ...

Whether you’re just swinging by for the weekend or settling in to call Bend home, nothing starts the adventure quite like ...

This is only the second time in more than 120 years that one of the most diverse ranches in the Western U.S. has been ...

Three state parks in Oregon and Washington recently made a list of the best to see across the US. Here's what to know about ...

Latourell Falls in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge is breathtaking any time of the year but there's something magical about the ...

Are you ready to explore the winter wonderland that is Bend, Oregon? As the snowflakes begin to dance and the chilly ...

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection ... “Across Central Oregon, communities are collaborating with forest and fire management agencies to identify ...

Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon near Bend offers visitors a taste of the ... the park also offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy its winding river canyons, volcanic rock formations ...