High Desert Museum
Under $25An indoor-outdoor museum near Bend featuring High Desert wildlife, Native American culture and pioneer history exhibits.

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Ski and snowboard a Cascade volcano in winter, then ride lifts for mountain biking, scenic views and a zip line in summer.
Century Dr (Cascade Lakes Hwy), 22 miles west of Bend · Bend, OR
Mt. Bachelor is a ski resort on the northern side of a Cascade volcano, about 22 miles west of Bend along Century Drive. Its lifts serve 4,323 skiable acres and 101 trails, and the Summit Express tops out at 9,065 feet. Nordic trails, lessons and rentals round out winter. In summer the resort runs a lift-served downhill mountain bike park, scenic lift rides and a guided zip line tour.
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