Early season hiking can be difficult in Central Oregon, as many trails are still covered in snow, ice and mud. But the trails near Crooked River Ranch offer some ideal options for April hiking.

Beavers Bend is like Peter Pan’s Wonderland – you won’t find it on a map. ... With miles of hiking trails and a multitude of water activities, this is a paradise for outdoor adventurers.

Beavers Bend Cabin Country has hiking and biking, floating, and boating. And if the great outdoors isn’t quite your speed, there’s plenty to do inside, ...

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