Life is Great on Skates

The snow isn't falling yet in Bend, Oregon, but the Bend Parks & Recreation Ice Pavilion is officially open for the season! If you're looking to polish your figure skating skills, practice your curling technique or start an ice hockey team this is the spot to do it. Be sure to check out their website for schedule and details.

Staying in Sunriver this holiday season? Not to worry, they have a fantastic ice skating rink for all to enjoy. They also offer the Alpine Express Train that takes the little ones on a short ride around Sunriver Village - a must do for families visiting Sunriver this winter season.

If being on ice skates isn't your thing (trust me, I get it), you can always snuggle up next to the fire pit, drink some hot cocoa and breathe in the crisp fall and winter air in Central Oregon.