Since we didn't get an early start at home, Nevada was too tired to continue on, we decided it was time to stop for the day at the Douglas County Fairgrounds were they have a Rv Park so decided to stay there for the night.Check out there site for prices on the park. I took these photos on the River next to the park Here is the sign for fees of the Rv Park with prices The sites are nice and level, elect & water, dump station seperate , included in price when renting spot, but i think there is a $3 or $5 charge if you just want to dump. It also has the Douglas County Museum there which in all the 40 + yrs we lived there have never gone too. It was closed by the time we decided to go check it out. But they did have some stuff outside to look at . If you would like to learn more about logging you can go to this website called Collier Logging Museum near Chiliquin Or. a really neat place with all the old logging equipment, a good place also for camping and fishing. This building was the old Dillard Railroad station I tried to find some history on it but i got nothing to come up right now. Here is some of the old stuff that was used in the days of farming, make sure that you click on photos for better viewing, notice the hay still in this baler, and the size of the bales. Here is part of the parking lot that also leads to the Fairgrounds Some great sky watch photos before the end of the day. This was taken outside of Kowloons Chinese Restaurant that is a must for those that like Chinese food.I don't know anything about there food accept for there Mar Far Chicken which is to die for. All the chinese restaurants here in Bend have nothing like it and i have repeately asked why they don't open one in Bend. To no avail. but it is a definite stop for me whenever i go to Roseburg
This looks like a very nice park. I like the old train station and the old equipment. My family in Ohio always made rectangular hay bales, although in a newer baler than that one, and I was amazed when I saw my first round ones! Here in southern Indiana round seems to be all they make. Thanks for stopping by my quilt blog.
A passion for recreation is what brings many people to Bend, Oregon. Located in the high desert of central Oregon, Bend is famous for its many forms of outdoor recreation. Kayakers and rafters shoot through the exciting triple waterfalls of the Deschutes River. The Deschutes, Metolius and Crooked Rivers also offer fantastic fly fishing, with more than 500 miles of streams and rivers stocked with trout and steelhead. Golfers have over 20 top-rated courses nearby, offering every kind of golf challenge. Mountain bike cyclists can choose off road riding in uncrowded lush forests, high mountain peaks, lava fields or desert.
Mt. Bachelor's ten alpine lifts, six of them high speed, give skiers 3,683 skiable acres of slopes, with 1,600 acres groomed daily. Parks and pipes for snowboarders are a priority, making Mt. Bachelor one of Oregon's premier snowboarding areas. Cross country skiing on the 56 kilometers of trails on Mt. Bachelor is a popular winter sport. Snowmobilers have 560 miles of groomed trails to choose from in the Deschutes National Forest, with 175 miles of that in the Bend District. Snowtubing, snowshoeing and sled dog rides are also exciting and memorable activities for your family.
World class rock climbing and miles of hiking trails at Smith Rock State Park makes it a popular retreat for climbers and hikers. Backcountry hikers and campers head into the solitude of the Three Sisters Wilderness, while others take a hike in the more than 2.5 million acres of national forests in the Bend area. Parks and picnicking abound in and around Bend. Almost all of the parks, lakes and rivers in the area have picnic areas. Bend has recreation fun for everyone!
Walking, shopping or dining in historic downtown Bend enhances your recreational experience. Drake Park's Mirror Pond, the jewel of downtown Bend, is a small lake with ducks, Canadian geese, and a pair of swans from Queen Elizabeth's royal swannery in England. The wide stretches of green grass provide a restful counterpoint to the old brick and masonry buildings that compose Bend's business area. Galleries, restaurants, outdoor eateries, boutiques and specialty shops are all within easy walking distance. Farther from the downtown area, the Old Mill District, located on a site previously used for lumber mills, features upscale shopping, trendy restaurants and an outdoor amphitheater which is used for summer concerts. A selection of shopping malls and factory outlet shopping is available in the areas outlying Bend.
For a panoramic view of Bend and the volcanic peaks around it, take a walk or a drive to the top of Pilot Butte. From this 511 feet high volcanic cindercone, you can see a vista of the high desert region, including nine snowcapped Cascade peaks. A few of the peaks you'll see are the Three Sisters, Broken Top Mountain and Mt. Jefferson. An even finer view can be found at the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This monument stretches from Paulina Peak to the Deschutes River and includes hiking trails, lava formations, obsidian fields, and waterfalls, as well as incredible scenery. Also in the Newberry Monument area is the 18 square mile Newberry Crater, which includes Paulina and East lakes, two of Oregon's best mountain fishing lakes.
Spelunking, also called caving, in the lava tubes at Skeleton Cave, Arnold Ice Caves or Lava River Caves will show you how the underground half lives. Lava River Cave, Oregon's longest continuous lava tube, is a good beginner cave for families to explore. Geocachers can look for the Earthcache located at this site. All cavers should bring their own light, and wear warm clothing and boots - the cave temperature is approximately 40 F.
No one can accomplish all there is to do in Bend in one visit. Choose a few of the many opportunities waiting for you, and then, plan what you will do on your next trip to this recreation mecca.
We own a small motel that we bought in 1994 and have worked at successfully, but along with everything that has gone on with the economy we no longer run it as a motel. Plus were getting old, so just do monthly's now.
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This looks like a very nice park. I like the old train station and the old equipment. My family in Ohio always made rectangular hay bales, although in a newer baler than that one, and I was amazed when I saw my first round ones! Here in southern Indiana round seems to be all they make. Thanks for stopping by my quilt blog.
Always nice to stop early and get a few more photos in! Ü
Those two sky photos are gorgeous! The first one seems to be swirling the clouds and the last one looks like the sky is on fire!
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