Your Complete Guide to Floating the Deschutes River in Sunriver
There’s a moment — usually about twenty minutes into your first Deschutes River float in Sunriver — when the world goes quiet. The ponderosa pines crowd the banks, a mountain backdrop rises behind every bend, and you realize that the only sound is your paddle dipping into spring-fed water. This is why people come back […]
Sunriver Country Store: the village grocery worth knowing about
A personal look at the Sunriver Country Store — what it sells, how prices compare, and why it’s an essential stop in Sunriver Village, Oregon.
Exploring Newberry Volcanic Monument from Sunriver: A Complete Summer Guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Newberry Volcanic Monument from Sunriver, Oregon—including Paulina Falls, Big Obsidian Flow, Lava River Cave, Benham Falls, entry fees, and seasonal tips for summer 2025.
Horseback Riding Near Sunriver: Trail Rides Through the High Desert This Spring
Photo: Team Homeward Found Sunriver has no shortage of ways to explore the high desert, but nothing quite compares to seeing it from the back of a horse. The rhythm of hooves on packed trail, the creak of saddle leather, the smell of sun-warmed ponderosa pine: horseback riding near Sunriver is one of those experiences […]
Spring Wildflower Walks Near Sunriver: Where to Find the Best Blooms
Photo: Robin Gyorgyfalvy / Wikimedia Commons (public domain) When May rolls around in Sunriver, something magical happens along the trails and meadows surrounding this Central Oregon resort community. As the last of the winter snowpack retreats uphill and the high desert soil warms under longer days, wildflowers begin pushing through in waves of color that […]
Canoeing and Kayaking the Deschutes: A Sunriver Paddler’s Paradise
Photo: Kingofthedead / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) There is something almost meditative about paddling through Sunriver on a clear morning. The Deschutes River glides through this resort community at a gentle pace, its spring-fed waters cold and impossibly clear, winding past towering ponderosa pines and volcanic rock formations. For visitors looking to experience Central […]
Canoeing and Kayaking the Deschutes: A Sunriver Paddler’s Paradise
Photo: Kingofthedead / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) There is something almost meditative about paddling through Sunriver on a clear morning. The Deschutes River glides through this resort community at a gentle pace, its spring-fed waters cold and impossibly clear, winding past towering ponderosa pines and volcanic rock formations. For visitors looking to experience Central […]
Fly Fishing the Deschutes River: A Sunriver Local’s Guide
Photo: Visit Central Oregon The Deschutes River doesn’t just flow through Sunriver—it defines the community. This legendary waterway, winding through volcanic rock and ponderosa forest, offers some of the finest fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or someone who’s never held a rod, the Deschutes has a stretch of water […]
From Portland to Sunriver: Making the Move to Central Oregon
Photo: Nicolás Boullosa / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) The Portland-to-Sunriver pipeline is real, and it’s been growing steadily for years. Whether driven by remote work flexibility, the desire for more space, or simply falling in love with Central Oregon during a vacation, more Portland-area residents are making the leap to full-time Sunriver living. As […]
The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: Central Oregon’s Hidden Gem
Photo: Maelwys / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5) Tucked among the ponderosa pines on the south side of Sunriver sits one of Central Oregon’s most underappreciated treasures: the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Part botanical garden, part wildlife rehabilitation center, part world-class stargazing facility, it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder how something […]