Below is a convenient list of many activities
offered in Central Oregon. We can personally vouch for some
but not all of these companies.
EVENTS
AIR ACTIVITIES
ART
- The first Friday evening of each month (except January)
is art walk. Central Oregon has many art galleries. www.bendgalleries.com
ATV TOURS
BIRD WATCHING (Cricketwood has many,
many birds!)
BOCCE BALL - Cricketwood
has the best freestyle bocce ball course! Jim will teach you
if you don't know how.
BOWLING
BREWERY TOURS AND BEER TASTING
BUTTES
- Pilot Butte - Interpretive Trail (or drive to top in
summer)
- Lava Butte - Volcanic Cinder Cone, spring to fall, (541)
593-2421
CANOE/KAYAK
CAVE TOURS
- Wanderlust Tours has interpretive cave tours
by naturalists, www.wanderlusttours.com
- Lave Caves (Spring through Fall) (541) 593-2421
- Cave exploring (see book at Cricketwood for details)
DAY SPA
DINNER TRAIN
DISC GOLF
- We have an awesome 9-hole disc golf course here at
Cricketwood!
DISTILLERY
FISHING - There are many, many places
to fish. We have a book at the B&B on fishing Central
Oregon. The following information is guided or rental equipment.
GO KARTS
GOLF
HAY RIDES
- River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458
- Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995
HIKING
- We have great hiking books for you to use during your
stay.
- Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists
- www.wanderlusttours.com
HORSEBACK RIDING - Schedule prior to
your stay!
- Long Hollow Ranch - www.lhranch.com
(877) 923-1901
- River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458
- Eagle Crest Equestrian Center (541) 504-9799
- Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995
- Black Butte Stables (541) 549-1948
- Crooked River Trail (541)923-8543
- Smart Ass Ranch Outfitters & Pack Station - (541)
280-9356
HUNTING/SHOOTING
- Central Oregon Sporting Clays & Hunting Guide -
(541) 382-5663
- Smart Ass Ranch Outfitters & Pack Station - (541)
280-9356
ICE SKATING (WINTER ONLY)
- Inn of the 7th Mountain (541) 382-8711
- Sunriver
LAVA CAST FOREST
- Terrible road to it.
Get directions at Cricketwood.
LLAMAS
LIMOUSINE RIDES
MASSAGE THERAPIST
- There are many excellent
massage therapists in Central Oregon. Good idea to schedule
prior to your arrival. Here are some that come out to the
B&B:
- Central Oregon Mobile Massage (541) 390-4722
- Massage by Cathy (541) 617-8817
- Recharge Massage (541) 408-7204
MINIATURE GOLF
- Sun Mountain Fun Center -
www.sunmountainfun.com
- Sunriver (9 hole putting and chipping course for all
ages) - (800) 547-3922
MOUNTAIN BIKES
- Paulina Plunge (guided tour by waterfalls) - www.paulinaplunge.com
- Cog Wild Bicycle Tours (sorry to say they flaked out
on one couple) www.cogwild.com
- Hutch's - (541) 382-9253 (bike rentals)
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS/TOURS
MT. BACHELOR
MUSEUM
MUSIC
NATURE CENTERS
- High Desert Museum is a must!!! It is open year round.
It has live animals and more.
www.highdesertmusuem.org
- Sunriver Nature Center (541) 593-4442
OBSERVATORIES (STAR GAZING)
- Sunriver Observatory (541) 593-4442
- Pine Mountain Observatory (541) 382-8331 (call first)
PAINT BALL
- Paintball Paradise (541) 388-0129
RIVER RAFTING
ROCK CLIMBING
- First Ascent Climbing Services - instruction taught
at Smith Rock - www.goclimbing.com
- Inclimb Rock Gym - (541) 388-6764
ROCK GARDENS
- Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (541) 382-5574
ROLLER SKATING OR IN LINE SKATING
- Midtown Rock, Rink and Roll (541) 388-1106
SNOW ACTIVITIES (ALSO SEE MT. BACHELOR www.mtbachelor.com
)
- Dog Sled Rides (great fun!!! - reserve ahead) - www.mtbachelor.com
- Skiing/snowboarding - www.mtbachelor.com
- Cross country skiing and snow shoeing - Mt. Bachelor
has groomed trails - www.mtbachelor.com.
If you want to go on your own, we have all the information
at Cricketwood
- Snowmobile Tours- Central Oregon Adventures - www.coadventures.biz
(rentals)
- Snowmobile Tours - Quest of the West -
www.questofthewest.com
- Showshoe Tours by Wanderlust Tours has interpretive
tours by naturalists - www.wanderlusttours.com
(even moonlight tours)
- Snow camping - build and sleep in a snow cave, get there
by dogsled or snowshoe- Wanderlust Tours - www.wanderlusttours.com
- Sleigh Rides - River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458
- Sleigh Rides - Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995
SWIMMING
TENNIS (maps to all at Cricketwood)
- COCC (Central Oregon Community College)
- Juniper Park
- Summit Park
- Sunriver Resort
- Sylvan Park
- The Athletic Club of Bend
WATER SKIING/JET SKIING
WATER WARS
