BEND, Ore. W hen I’m game for an outdoor adventure, I’ve found I haven’t had to look hard to find like-minded, adventurous women in Bend. Most recently, I discovered HikerBabes, a community of diver
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Hike of the Week: The Oregon Badlands Are Vast, Desolate and Stunningly Beautiful The fact that it’s so still and quiet makes it all the more exciting when a jackrabbit suddenly darts across the trail, or a golden eagle passes overhead. Chimney Rock in Oregon Badlands. IMAGE: Shannon Gormley. Updated April 15 at 10:42 PM There are few places left in this state that feel as solitary as the Oregon Badlands. Out in the heart of the wilderness area’s 45 square miles, it’s possible you won’t come across any other hikers. Even in spring the ideal time to visit a landscape that’s snowy in the winter and blisteringly hot in the summer the trailheads are almost never crowded.
8 Best Campgrounds In Northeast Iowa
Mar.6.2021
Northeast Iowa is home to valleys, cliffs, streams, and trails that offer outdoor opportunities everywhere. One of the simplest ways to enjoy the area is to set up camp. Many campsites offer views that you cannot find elsewhere, including incredible views of the Mississippi River. Each of these campgrounds offers nature experiences and an opportunity to connect with the great outdoors. If you enjoy camping, you will want to camp in these campgrounds in Northeast Iowa.
This area of Iowa is home to several private and state-owned campgrounds. Each campground offers spectacular views and experiences. If there is one thing that I would recommend doing while camping in Northeast Iowa, itâs floating on one of the rivers. The bluffs and views along the river banks will take you to a quieter place in time, and you will find yourself connecting with nature like never before.
This weekend will be a little warmer, so take advantage by heading out to areas east of Bend.
While snow typically doesnât fall as regularly or as deep as it does in the Cascades, it can be quite chilly on the exposed, arid desert landscapes especially if the wind picks up. But with the varied rock formations, sagebrush plateaus and stunning panoramas, itâs worth the cold and the drive out to these wonderfully desolate corners of Central Oregon.
But if you still want to hit the slopes, the sno-park conditions are also listed.
For a full list of conditions updated regularly, please visit centraloregonexplore.com