Madras

For first time rafters and those just looking to get back into some fun white water, the Deschutes is a great run and an easily accessible one at that. Guiding companies operate trips spring through late summer starting out of the quiet town of Maupin, Oregon with both half day (just river rafting) and full day (rafting plus lunch, hikes and swimming) options for anywhere from $50 - $120. If yo...

Crooked Creek via Otter Bench and Pink Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Culver, Oregon.

Gray Butte is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Culver, Oregon.

Scout Camp Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Redmond, Oregon.

Skull Hollow and Gray Butte Big Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Madras, Oregon.

Gray Butte to Smith Rock Overlook is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Terrebonne, Oregon.

Steelhead Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Terrebonne, Oregon.

Following along the Dechutes river for half a mile you will see where the river progressively gets more aggressive. On both sides of the trail you will see beautiful mountain inclines and jagged cliffs. If your lucky you might just see a bald eagle soaring high above! Along with Steel Head being a great place to go cliff jumping during summer, it is also a good place to fish. Winter is beautifu...

Alder Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Camp Sherman, Oregon.