Garrett Galvan, Author at Oregon is for Adventure

Your Guide to LaPine State Park

by Garrett Galvan | Sep 3, 2020 | Central Oregon

Only 30 minutes from Bend and just in Sunriver’s backyard, LaPine State Park is a fine place to spend some time hiking, biking, river floating, kayaking, and camping. You’ll find LaPine State Park in a stunning setting just under the towering Cascade...

Your Guide to The Ochoco National Forest

by Garrett Galvan | Sep 1, 2020 | Eastern Oregon

The Ochoco National Forest is just a little over two hours east outside of Bend, Oregon. Here you’ll find rimrocks, canyons and geological peculiarities strewn over high desert terrain and grasslands. If you’re looking for some unique hikes with history,...

7 Cool Things to do Around Summer Lake, Oregon

by Garrett Galvan | Jul 10, 2020 | Eastern Oregon

While Summer Lake may not be familiar nor at the top of your list of things to do in Oregon, we see the potential this beautiful part of Oregon has. Summer Lake may often be shallow or nearly dry, but it’s anything but dead. The lake is a year-round base for...

7 Adventurous Things to Do Near Sunriver, Oregon

by Garrett Galvan | Jun 23, 2020 | Bend, Oregon, Central Oregon

Sunriver is one of Oregon’s most popular getaways, and this resort community is anything but boring. Being only twelve or so miles away from Bend, Oregon’s adventure capital, you bet you can have a LOT of fun in the outdoors here. The Cascade Mountains is...

25 Day Trips from Portland, Oregon + Road Trip Ideas

by Garrett Galvan | Apr 8, 2020 | Near Portland, Oregon Road Trip

After waiting an hour for a Voodoo donut and getting a selfie with the “Portland is Weird” sign, you may be ready to see what else Portland offers… (JK, there’s a lot more than this, we just aren’t city people!) Don’t get us wrong,...