As locals know, Central Oregon is a special place to experience special trips and tours from the ground, but in this week’s Destination Oregon, sponsored by Bi-Mart, Dave Jones tells us you haven’t really seen this area until you have seen it from a bird’s eye view, as he did with Big Mountain Heli Tours.
Tag: Oregon Travel
The Great Outdoors: Trashing the Wilderness
It’s a growing concern in our wilderness areas … pressure from too many people.
In this week’s Great Outdoors, sponsored by Parr Lumber, Brian Jennings looks at the impact of that pressure and what’s being done to protect our special natural treasures.
Destination Oregon: Balch Hotel
A short two-hour drive north of Central Oregon can take you back in time to the early 1900’s. In this week’s Destination Oregon, Dave Jones takes us to Dufur, Oregon and a historic old hotel that is designed to help you unplug and relax.
Thanks to the folks at the Balch Hotel for showing us around.
A special thanks to our Destination Oregon sponsor, Bi-Mart, for giving us the time and resources to take you to some of the most interesting and beautiful places across our state with a new edition of Destination Oregon every Thursday night on Central Oregon Daily.
Destination Oregon: Mt. Angel Sausage Company
In the Mid-Willamette Valley town of Mt. Angel, there is a unique restaurant that reflects the Bavarian personality of the town. For this week’s Destination Oregon, Dave Jones takes us to the famous Mt. Angel Sausage Company.
Thanks to the folks at Mt. Angel Sausage Company for showing us around, and feeding our crew.
A special thanks to our Destination Oregon sponsor, Bi-Mart, for giving us the time and resources to take you to some of the most interesting and historic places across our state with a new edition of Destination Oregon every Thursday night.
Destination Oregon: Whale Watching in Depoe Bay
Next week is spring break, and coincidentally, it’s also whale watching week on the Oregon Coast. Volunteers will be on hand up and down the coast to help vacationers spot gray whales as they migrate.
In this week’s Destination Oregon report, our Dave Jones takes us on land and sea in search of these great mammals. Special thanks to Dockside Charters in Depoe Bay for taking us whale watching.
Ski Mum Goes Skiing at Crater Lake
You may not think of skiing at Crater Lake, but our adventurous Ski Mum shows us how she and her family enjoyed the lasting snow around the nearby National Park. If you’re interested in back country snowing and mountaineering, get more info at skimum.com.
Destination Oregon: World of Speed
If you have a need for speed, then the World of Speed will be right up your alley. From drag racing and land speed records to hydroplanes and NASCAR, the educational museum has more than 100 artifacts on display in Wilsonville.
In this week’s Destination Oregon, sponsored by Robberson Ford, Central Oregon Daily’s Mackenzie Wilson takes us there to tour the museum and get behind the wheel of a NASCAR.
Destination Oregon: New Coos History Museum
From rare historical artifacts to interactive exhibits, a new state-of-the-art museum, Coos History Museum & Maritime Collection on the coast gives visitors a chance to take a trip back in time before Oregon was even a state.
In tonight’s Destination Oregon, sponsored by Robberson Ford, Mackenzie Wilson takes us on a tour of the new Coos History Museum.
