Our experience with Smith Rock Trail Rides was amazing. Brian was kind, fun, and attentive--an…read moreabsolutely amazing person to have lead these trail rides. He gave us great directions on how to ride and lead our horse, and stopped many times to take photos of our group. The views were GORGEOUS. Butterflies everywhere. They also have an adorable little puppy that made our time there extra sweet. I will definitely be coming back! Thank you!

This is an absolute must-do if you're thinking about visiting Smith Rock. My husband and I have…read morehiked Smith Rock before, but being able to see it on horseback is just a whole different experience. The trail itself gets you up close to the rock formations of Smith Rock. Let me tell you, the scenery, the canyons, and the gorge that you get to see are spectacular. I really like how this company only does one ride a day and keep the groups small, we had only 5 ppl in our group. It kept things less hectic and I felt safer knowing our guide was able to keep an eye on all of us. Our guide Brian was super helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure you were comfortable on your horse and was very thorough with his instructions on the basics in order to enjoy your ride. He also gets extra points for taking great photos! We got to ride Slim & Sunny. Both horses were really sweet and easy to ride. You could tell Brian and his wife Melanie take great care of their horses. They know them pretty well and match each rider to their horse. No matter your experience level, I think anyone will have a good time and smith rock trial rides makes sure of that :)

Located in Smith Rock State Park, this contains a couple super-classic lines:…read more Chouinard's Crack: yes, THAT Chouinard! Test-piece 5.9 trad crack. Super Slab: a sporty, sexy, multi-pitch trad climb. Pitch 2 is contrived and terrible though. Moscow: a un-sexy, blue-collar, no-bolted-anchors, 5.6 trad climb. Crux is an off-width at the top (bring a #4 or you'll be sorry!). I've probably climbed Moscow more times than any other trad route. Most people prefer Super Slab though, you've been warned!

Don't hesitate, book this! Darren and Garrett were so great. We had the best time, they made the…read morewhole experience from before take off to landing so fun. I can't recommend this more. We haven't done this before and already can't wait to do it again. Experienced, fun and genuine guys. 100% recommend

These guys are awesome! Our pilot was experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. The ground crew were amazing too. They took video of us lifting off and landing which they sent to us free of charge. We flew right over Smith Rock which was stunningly beautiful. I can't recommend Big Sky Balloon Co. highly enough.

First off, so much fun!! There isn't anything like them in the area so we had to give it a try…read more Affordable and the owners are super easy going and good humored. My nine and thirteen year olds worked the bikes with no problems and they zip around the water in the beautiful central Oregon sunshine easy peasy. Watched osprey fishing and enjoyed a beautiful view of the volcanoes. It's only as hard of a workout as you want to make it. Would definitely recommend reserving them ahead of time because this is one of those new things that's going to get very popular.

Hats off to the board and volunteers of this organization. This is the best range for serious…read moreshooters in the region and has the most activity on the schedule of any of the ranges I visit. They have the most capable ranges and plenary of room for any type of shooting enthusiast and many sanctioned groups and competitions for any interest. If I was to pick the only item I am not completely satisfied with, it would be they located far away from where I live, but seriously it is the best range for long guns and pistols that I am aware of for actual shooting and well worth the drive for me. Look them up on the internet!

Written from the perspective of someone who isn't used to handling guns regularly: Went here as…read morepart of a party of 7 to shoot clay pigeons. It was pretty cool! Once there, they do a quick appraisal of your familiarity with guns, have you sign a waiver in case you've got the Dick Cheney gene, and then take you out via golf cart to what equates roughly to a golf course. There were something like 13 stations with pigeon-throwers set up to fire at fixed trajectories, and at your discretion, via remote control. The staff are great, and the guides are helpful, and may stick around for the first hole or two (if it's obvious that you don't know what the hell you're doing) and check in on you later on down the line, which is courteous. At the outset, you're given whatever gear you may need, such as safety glasses, earplugs, shell pouches, etc. Just put your (purchased) ammo and rented gun(s) on the golf cart and proceed at your own pace, ticking the scorecard as you go. Once you're past the phase of snapping dozens of photos of each other holding a gun because everything else about your lives completely emasculates you, it's really pretty fun to test your skill and watch a clay pigeon get completely obliterated by a well (or luckily) aimed shot. Just be advised, if you don't shoot regularly, beware of anything you may need to do later that requires the full use of whichever shoulder you place the stock against. You will likely be pretty sore.

It's a classic area at Smith but, really, what areas aren't classic?…read more Some of my favorites: Cinnamon Slab (5.6): great place to learn to trad climb. Karate Crack (5.10): test-piece trad route! You can get great pictures of folks sending it by rapping in from the top! Chain Reaction (5.12): I can't climb this. I did enjoy struggling through a heal-hook on top-rope though!

Alder Springs Trail is a 6 or so mile in-and-out moderate hike located in the Crooked River…read moreNational Grassland. It is spectacular. The trailhead is found at the end of five miles of fair to somewhat rough road off Holmes Road north of Hwy 126. The trail runs along Whychus Creek which, like the nearby Crooked and Deschutes Rivers, has cut a deep canyon in the overlying lava. If you hike the entire length, you will end up at the confluence of the Whychus and the Deschutes, right across the river from the Scout Camp Trail (another awesome hike). Trail condition is mostly good with a few steep parts but relatively flat overall. You do have to descend from the lava plateau to the creek but it's more gradual than with some other nearby hikes, such as Scout Camp and Otter Bench. One thing, though: at about the halfway point, you'll have to ford Whychus Creek. There is no bridge, makeshift or otherwise. The creek is not too wide at the crossing point and unless you're there during peak snow-melt time, it's easily crossed. But unless you like hiking with wet boots, it's best to take along a pair of water shoes. The creek-bed is composed of slippery river rock and I don't recommend flip-flops. Along the trail, you'll experience varied terrain: high desert, sparse juniper forest, some big ponderosas and where the trail cuts close to the creek, lots of reeds and other wetland plants. Beware that the trail is known as a rattlesnake den. We even ran across one on the trail (coming and going!) when the weather was a bit cool. I don't think I've seen an account of someone hiking this trail where they didn't see a rattler. But they're cool and will scurry out of the way as soon as they sense your presence, which is well before you see them. The road to Alder Springs Trail at the Holmes Rd gate is closed to motor vehicles from Dec 1 to March 31. So unless you want to add the extra ten miles round-trip, take note.

I was calling to see if they had open swim,and this lady Kathy got irrated that I was calling,I…read morewould not go to this resort at ALL. I would have loved to come here but overall they have rude customer service,head lice and probably bed bugs.

Only open for owners and their guests, plus hotel/ resort paid guests. Bring proof of your status…read more Gym equipment: 2 bikes (incl. one Peloton clip in shoes, and 1 lifetime regular shoe cage), 2 treadmills, elliptical, 2 weight benches, weights, box jump/ step up stool, and two weight machines. With two tv's. Bring your own headsets and bike shoes. Changing rooms with lockers, bathroom, and private shower stalls. During Covid-19: lap pool times are with reservation. Has hot tub. Gym doesn't require reservation. Short story: has what you need. Writing this review since my 3 separate calls to ask specifically what equipment is available were all incorrect.