: Central Oregon

Central Oregon

A spirit of adventure thrives here in the high desert, filled with sunny skies and snowy peaks.

Find new thrills in this region along the powdered slopes of a volcano, down rivers that sparkle with fish, at the summit of sky-high mountains, on world-renowned golf courses and over scenic bikeways. Local experts will happily show you the way. Taste the accomplishments of craft connoisseurs on a beer trail or après-ski. Hide away in a cozy cabin and make fresh snow tracks in the forest. Around every corner in Central Oregon, a new adventure awaits.

 

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Average Weather

spring

HIGH

57 °F
14 °C

LOW

30 °F
-1 °C

summer

HIGH

81 °F
27 °C

LOW

48 °F
9 °C

fall

HIGH

62 °F
17 °C

LOW

32 °F
0 °C

winter

HIGH

40 °F
4 °C

LOW

23 °F
-5 °C
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Where should we go stargazing near Bend?

Hi Jason, welcome to Bend! There are two actual observatories, one in Sunriver and one at Pine Mountain east of town. Aside from that, I’d suggest getting away from the lights of town. Smith Rock would be a good choice, or head up Cascade Lakes Highway to Mt. Bachelor or one of the Cascade Lakes. Brasada…

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Travel Oregon with Dark Sky

I'm here to help you find places to look up and see stars shine bright in the night skies.