Visit Central Oregon

09/03/2025

Fall 🍂 Central Oregon style.

08/29/2025

☀️ What are you doing for Labor Day? We’re dreaming of sun-soaked days spent lakeside at Suttle Lake Lodge & Boathouse.

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08/29/2025

📢 All Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders in Deschutes and Jefferson counties ended Thursday night and have been lowered to Level 2 “Be Set.”

This is a major step forward—and a reflection of the incredible work by firefighters, local law enforcement, and emergency responders. 🙌

08/28/2025

🌞 A Perfect Day in 📍 Prineville, Oregon
Here’s your ultimate adventure guide in Central Oregon’s hidden gem.

☕ Golden Coffee Co. – Fuel up with a handcrafted latte.

🥾 Hike Chimney Rock Trail (2.7 miles) – Marvel at the staggering geology of the Crooked River Canyon views.

🚵‍♀️ Mountain Biking at Barnes Butte

🌊 SUP a Reservoir:

📍 Prineville Reservoir – 20 minutes south of Prineville, one of Central Oregon’s largest lakes (also a Dark Sky location! 🌌)

📍 Ochoco Reservoir day-use area – 10 minutes east of Prineville, ideal for a quick paddle or picnic.

🌞 What are your Prineville recommendations?

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08/27/2025

Have stick, is happy. 🐶
Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 We like to think Central Oregon is the most dog-friendly destination in the country—your pup is always welcome on the adventure.
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📍 Prineville
📸: Gritchelle Fallesgon

08/23/2025

🚨🔥There is an active wildfire in our region, including areas currently being evacuated near Sisters.
For updates on the Flat Fire, road closures, air quality (AQI), and more, explore the linked map.

👉 https://visitcentraloregon.com/central-oregon-fire-information/

For real time updates, including alerts, please remember to always defer to official sources.

Find out about local resources and fire information for Central Oregon including where to get evacuation and fire info for Bend, Redmond, La Pine and beyond.

08/22/2025

Recent Evacuation Notices have been issued in Jefferson County. 🚨

📍Check your location’s Evacuation Level with: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=f8a0d8814a67445a9e6bf3485f4fd24fon y

📲Sign up to receive Emergency Alerts: OrAlert.gov

Know the Evacuation Levels:
🟩Level 1 - BE READY to evacuate
🟨Level 2 - BE SET to evacuate
🟥Level 3 - GO NOW!

Public RAPTOR (Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon) - includes critical datasets to inform the public of incidents happening across the state of Oregon in addition to the rest of the world.

08/22/2025

Please be aware that there is an active wildfire in the Central Oregon region. 🔥FLAT FIRE

To view real-time wildfire activity and alerts:

📱 Download the Watch Duty app: App.WatchDuty.org
💻 On desktop, visit the Central Oregon Fire Info Map: CentralOregonFire.org/Fire-and-Air-Quality-Maps

08/13/2025

The Museum at Warm Springs annual Membership Drive is happening all month.
Visit Central Oregon is pleased to be helping spread the word. 📣

There are several membership levels with great benefits. Please consider joining!

The Museum at Warm Springs is about educating the world about preservation, advancement and sharing of the Indigenous cultures throughout the Northwest and beyond. We invite you to support The Museum by becoming a Member! We offer several levels of Membership with wonderful benefits.

08/12/2025

Top spots in Central Oregon for stargazing 🌠

In case you haven’t already heard—the peak nights for viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower are August 12–13! 💫☄️

Central Oregon has four ISDA-designated Dark Sky locations perfect for catching shooting stars:

🌌 Antelope — Dark Sky Community
✨ Prineville Reservoir State Park — International Dark Sky Park
🌌 Sunriver — Dark Sky Friendly Development of Distinction
✨ Sisters — Dark Sky Community

Plus, Central Oregon is your ideal basecamp to explore the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary🥇—the Oregon Outback in Southern Oregon.

Check the link in bio to learn more about Central Oregon Dark Skies and resources. 🔭

08/08/2025

⚠️ Travel Update! Highway 58 is closed. ⛔️
Alternative routes to/from Central Oregon: Hwy 20 & 22.

View road closures with TripCheck.com

The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.