Cycle through Central Oregon, tracing the mighty Deschutes River • Cruise into Bend, the state's adventure capital, then park your bike and see what's on tap at a local craft brewery • Hike in Oregon's rugged high-desert wonderland of sagebrush and rock spires • At scenic Smith Rock State Park, follow a trail alongside the Crooked River and 800-foot cliffs or ascend Misery Ridge for closer views of colorful Red Wall and Monkey Face, popular among rock climbers • Spend a leisurely afternoon in downtown Bend perusing shops and galleries, or take a dip in the Deschutes River. 

Bike into the heart of the Cascades on a favorite ride of locals • Enjoy lunch and panoramic views of the Three Sisters—closely spaced volcanic peaks—from the top of Mount Bachelor • Meander along a riverside trail, watching placid waters transform into dramatic waterfalls • Raft through Class II–III rapids as the Deschutes winds through lush woodland.

Welcome to Crater Lake National Park—ready to ride the iconic Rim Drive? • As you pedal along the rim of this enormous caldera, admire the lake’s intense sapphire color and amazing clarity • Each curve in the road brings another incredible vista, from the cinder cone of Wizard Island to the 9,000-foot peak of Mount Scott • Unwind at the lodge or explore the spectacular landscape on foot • Hike up Garfield Peak for a stunning bird's-eye view of the lake and its surrounds.