Oregon – Janet Koops

Todd Lake

There is so much to do in Central Oregon that it took us two years to visit Todd Lake. This is notable because we frequently drive past it – it is the first lake on the Cascade Lakes Highway past Mt. Bachelor. In our defense, this part of the highway is only open from approximatelyContinue reading “Todd Lake”

Good Dog! Trail for your good dog.

If you like dogs, then Bend, Oregon, is the place for you. Bend has numerous dog parks, pet-friendly restaurants, and lots of off-leash hiking trails. One of these trails is located close to town along the Cascade Lakes Highway toward Mt. Bachelor. Rimrock Trailhead, or Good Dog! as locals call it, is a series ofContinue reading “Good Dog! Trail for your good dog.”

Steens Mountain Loop Road: An Unforgettable Trip

Escaping the smoke of the Oregon forest fires in the fall of 2020, we drive east from Bend. Three hours later we reach Steens Mountain. Steens Mountain is a fault-block mountain – a large rock caused by tectonic stresses – unlike the Cascade Mountains, which are volcanos. From the base town of Frenchglen, the mountainContinue reading “Steens Mountain Loop Road: An Unforgettable Trip”

Dog Friendly Skiing in Central Oregon

I love snow. My dog loves snow. We are a match made in heaven, and living in Bend, Oregon, gives us a chance to enjoy the snow together. There is not one but three snow parks situated close to Bend where you can take your dog off-leash for x-country skiing or snowshoeing. Wanoga Snow PlayContinue reading “Dog Friendly Skiing in Central Oregon”