Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 537

Central Oregon & the Ore-
gon Cascades
Why Go?
Love mountain tops? Well, that's what Central Oregon and its Cascades are all about. You
can practically skip your way from peak to snowy peak here, from Mt Hood, to Jefferson,
to Bachelor, to Three Fingered Jack and the lovely Sisters volcanoes. As you can imagine,
there's plenty of awesome skiing and mountaineering, along with stellar hiking and camp-
ing. And it's not just mountain-lovers who come here - world-class mountain biking, golf-
ing, rafting, kayaking, fishing and rock climbing are also on offer. Did we mention there's
nearly 300 days of sunshine every year?
As much as the outdoors may beckon, the lively city of Bend provides plenty of good
food and accommodations. Or head nearby to the sweet little town of Sisters for a more
quaint and personal atmosphere. Add a must-stop visit to Mt Hood's historic Timberline
Lodge, or a getaway break in the region's many peaceful lakeside resorts, and you'll find
that Central Oregon's many attractions are hard to beat.
When to Go
Jul & Aug Hot summer weather; hike and camp around Mt Hood, or raft the Deschutes.