The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Central Oregon, Central Oregon

April 24, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best top things to do in Central Oregon, United States including McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop, Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours, Wanderlust Tours, Leading Edge Aviation, Cowboy Carriage, Smith Rock State Park, Ouzel Outfitters - Oregon & Idaho Rafting, Big Sky Balloon Company, Big Mountain Heli Tours, Smith Rock Climbing Guides.
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1. McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop

Sisters, OR http://www.oregon.com/attractions/mckenzie-pass-santiam-pass-scenic-byway
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5.0 based on 240 reviews

McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop

Eighty-two-mile scenic byway offering the best foliage in the state.

Reviewed By aprilcD2559QJ - Yakima, United States

Great loop drive with lots of interesting things to stop and see along the way. Flowers, Dee Wright Observatory, Proxy Falls, Clear Lake, Salhalie/Koosah Falls, Camp Sherman, Head of the Metolius, Wizard Falls Hatchery, and more.

2. Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 761 reviews

Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours

Cog Wild Bicycle Tours & Shuttles is the only local mountain bike tour company in Central Oregon. We offer one day tours, shuttles and multi-day mountain bike vacations. We are your local resource for the trails including local favorites and help in planning your trip to Central Oregon. Contact us today to get the locals perspective on 200+ miles of single track right outside of town.

3. Wanderlust Tours

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5.0 based on 679 reviews

Wanderlust Tours

Wanderlust Tours offers half-day guided tours and trips throughout the year in the Bend, Oregon region. All tours are lead by our award-winning naturalist guides. We have specialized in outdoor tours, Bend brewery tours, outdoor activities, and things to do in Bend Oregon since 1993.

4. Leading Edge Aviation

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Leading Edge Aviation

Discover Bend, Oregon and close Central Oregon surroundings in an exciting helicopter flight. All tours are performed with state of the art Bell and Robinson helicopters which are maintained by factory-trained technicians and flown by highly experienced commercial pilots to ensure your safety. In fact, the Bell 206 Jet Ranger has the highest safety record of any aircraft in the world.

5. Cowboy Carriage

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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Cowboy Carriage

Horse Drawn Carriage and Wagon Rides Romantic Carriage Rides Kids Birthday Parties Anniversaries Christmas Caroling Hay Rides Wagon Rides Sleigh Rides Pumpkin Patch

6. Smith Rock State Park

Highway 97 9 Mi. North, Redmond, OR 97760-9721 +1 800-551-6949 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
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5.0 based on 1,086 reviews

Smith Rock State Park

Reviewed By wonderland62 - Hillsboro, United States

I don't know what is more impressive - views of nature or watching rock climbers scale cliff walls! Bring water and you can have your pick of different trails (difficulty scale is accurate).

7. Ouzel Outfitters - Oregon & Idaho Rafting

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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Ouzel Outfitters - Oregon & Idaho Rafting

Ouzel Outfitters offers you the opportunity for less "screen time" and more "green time". Join us with your family or friends for one of a wide variety of whitewater rafting adventures in Oregon or Idaho. From half-day whitewater "fixes" to week-long wilderness adventures, we're bound to have the right trip for you. Choose from (Oregon) Rogue, Deschutes, McKenzie, North Umpqua, John Day, Owyhee (Idaho) Lower Salmon.

8. Big Sky Balloon Company

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Big Sky Balloon Company

Big Sky Balloon Co is the premier balloon ride operator in Central Oregon. We've been ballooning professionals since 1993 and have safely flown ten's of thousands of passengers while maintaining a perfect safety record. A balloon flight is a very unique experience and often a once in a lifetime event, you want to make sure you're going with the best! Flights depart daily May-October from the Smith Rock Ranch in Terrebonne OR. Please inquire about off-season availability.

9. Big Mountain Heli Tours

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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Big Mountain Heli Tours

Explore the stunning scnow capped Cascades Mountains by heliopter or land at a private vineyard. Experience Central Oregon like never before, our private helicopters tours offer intimate and thrilling scenic flights couples or families looking to do something memorable in Bend, Oregon. Discover Bends most exciting scenic tours. Book your flight today!

10. Smith Rock Climbing Guides

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Smith Rock Climbing Guides

Smith Rock Climbing Guides provides rock climbing instruction and guide services by reservation for visitors to Smith Rock State Park, OR. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Outings are customized to your interests and ability level, with climbs ranging in height from 30 to 400 feet. We look forward to climbing with you!

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