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Eventually, sunset time rolled around and, although I didn't get the red sky I'd hoped for, at least the water calmed down to a mirror image. I loved the place and would return if ever I was lucky enough to be in Oregon again.
Eventually, sunset time rolled around and, although I didn't get the red sky I'd hoped for, at least the water calmed down to a mirror image. I loved the place and would return if ever I was lucky enough to be in Oregon again.
This is just a few miles from my home. As you stand atop Paulina Peak, you can see Paulina Lake to the west, East Lake to the East and the Obsidian flow making it's way toward the two. This is overlooking the Newberry Caldera National Monument.
The road to the famous Tumalo Falls Trail was closed for repairs. But the views at the trailhead were something to see.
Oregon has to be one of the best states for a landscape photographer in the USA. You can virtually drive on any road and find great vistas and a wide variety of landscapes from deserts and coastal beaches to lush forests and mountain ranges. Sparks Lake near Bend is a great location to catch a view of some of the best known mountains in OR - the 3 sisters and Broken Top. Although there weren't any clouds on this day to create a dramatic sunrise, it was still a wonderful experience to stand by the lake in the morning cold and take in the unfolding scene as the rising sun warmed the peaks and caused the mist to disperse from over the lake surface. There's tons of hiking trails nearby, some that even take you to the summit of a couple of the mountains. This is one location I will definitely be returning to in the near future. Thank you for stopping by. #goldenhour #OR #USA #Oregon #SparksLake #Lake #Sunrise #Dawn #colorful #waterlust #weekend #hiking #roadtrip #blue #bestof5

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Bend: Half-Day Shoes, Brews, and Views Tour

Bend: Half-Day Shoes, Brews, and Views Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
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Price is $140 per adult
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Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon

Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon

Activity duration is 4 hours
Price is $140 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Bend: Half-Day Snowshoe Tour in the Cascade Mountain Range

Bend: Half-Day Snowshoe Tour in the Cascade Mountain Range

Activity duration is 4 hours
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Free cancellation available
Price is $130 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Deschutes River E-Bike Tour

Deschutes River E-Bike Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $120 per adult
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History & culture

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Bend: Half-Day Snowshoe Tour in the Cascade Mountain Range

Bend: Half-Day Snowshoe Tour in the Cascade Mountain Range

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $130 per adult
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Popular day trips from Deschutes County

Aerial panoramic view of a beautiful landmark, Smith Rock, famous for rockclimbing. Taken in Redmond, Oregon, America, during a vibrant sunrise.

Redmond

Oakridge showing rapids

Oakridge

Panoramic stylish images of the Painted Hills Unit at the John Day Fossil Beds. Listed as one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Located outside the rustic town of Mitchell in Wheeler County.

Prineville

Cascade Mountain Range - Mt Washington, and the Three Sisters in the Oregon Cascades.

Sisters

Wild Elk in Redwood National Park, California

Crescent

A wonderful view of Mount Washington from this extraordinary lake.

Camp Sherman

Snow covered Mt Washington, mountain, Sunset, Black Butte Ranch, town of Sisters, Central Oregon, sisters, Willamette National Forest,

Black Butte Ranch

There was a gorgeous 2 mile hike through lush forest and lava rock to get to this beauty. It is the most incredible blue I have seen. The water is a freezing 40 degrees and is the headwaters of the McKenzie River. Yes, people were actually jumping in and quickly popping back out.

La Pine