Real Cowboys and holdups too.

An October 2000 trip to Bend by VegaGold

Stoneridge Townhomes (#2770) Sunriver Oregon. Double entry way, very high ceilings with a staircase to be dreamed of, large dinning area for whole families, a kitchen with cupboards from here to breakfast. More, yes, there is a garage to go along with this wonderful place (electric opener too).

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If one can part from the roomy room, there are 37 acres of paved bicycle trails all connected. Visit caves in the area along with Cinder cones from old volcanoes, museums, and take the "Dinner Train". It goes from Bend to Prineville along galloping tracks. Watch out for the thieving cowboys with horses and guns. It is great for adults and children. Oh! The condo has bicycles at no cost for the guests and a library too. The local live theatre (inexpensive) is very good and serves cold salmon with drinks.

Quick Tips:

Schedule yourself, as there are also old hayrides in the Redmond area a short distance from Bend. There is a lot of history in this area from Native American culture to cowboys. The Dinner Train, live theatre, Cave, Cinder cone and a walk down the river is recommended. By the time one or more of these are completed you may be ready for some significant time in the large Jacuzzi tub upstairs. To procure groceries, check out a bicycle and ride a short distance to the grocery store (it may take more than one trip). It is a "low light community" which means that you can see the stars and there are seven telescopes available for special viewing events.

Best Way To Get Around:

Walking can be done and the stores are close enough to be worth the trip. Bicycles are the best way and a car is required to access the rest of the activities in the surrounding communities. The forest and river are quite striking but do require driving to them. The volcanic activity is worth seeing. We rode bicycles to the stargazing (7 telescopes), grocery, museum, and through the trails daytime and nighttime with two grandchildren (7 and 10).

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VegaGold
VegaGold
Spokane, Washington

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