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February
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Morning on the river. Afternoon on the mountain. A day in Central Oregon that feels just right.
Morning on the River, Afternoon on the Mountain
This is one of those days that reminds you why Central Oregon is hard to beat.
Start your morning on the Deschutes River Trail, easily accessed on Bend's West Side at
January
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Hike Iron Mountain in Winter for a Wonderful Experience
Hiking the Winter Cascades January 2026
It is typically challenging to hike in the Cascades in winter. When snow piles up, those who venture into the mountains normally utilize snowshoes or skis to access the higher trails. However, January 2026 has been unusual for warm days with little snow. As a result, some of those trails that most people hike in summer can be hiked in winter, providing for experiences that few have.
On January 24, 2026, the trailhead to Iron Mountain was snow free. Located on Highway 20 at Tombstone Pass, the hike to Iron Mountain is favored by many residents in Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley as a wonderful place to see wildflowers in the spring/summer. Over 300 species of wildflowers have been identified on Iron Mountain and the summertime traffic to see these can create crowded trails. However, in winter few hike the trail when snow makes it challenging. But in January 2026, with warm weather and limited snow, the trail had very few people and just a few icy snow patches, most near the top of the mountain. Microspikes and trekking poles made it easier to summit the mountain with much of the trail remaining free of snow. The entire hike up and back from the Browder Ridge parking area was just under 4 miles with just over 1400 feet of elevation gain. The long term weather forecast does not anticipate a lot of snow the rest of January, but perhaps in February there may be more precipitation.
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December
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Christmas Shopping in the Old Mill District
Why the Holidays in Bend Feel Different
For many people thinking about moving to Bend, the questions go beyond housing prices or interest rates. What they really want to know is this:
What does everyday life actually feel like here?
During the holidays, that answer becomes especially clear in the Old Mill District—one of Bend's most walkable, scenic, and community-driven areas. Christmas shopping here isn't just about gifts. It's about experiencing the lifestyle that draws so many people to Central Oregon in the first place.
A Holiday Setting That...
December
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Bend Premier Real Estate | December 2025 Newsletter
What's in the December 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Buyer Activity Picks Up as New Listings Fall
- Layered Peppermint Hot Chocolate Jar
- Holiday Electrical Safety: Preventing Overloaded Outlets and Fire hazards
- Chush Falls in Winter is Beautiful
- Your Roadmap to Homeownership