Articles by Kim Cooper Findling
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Where are some places to stay near Bend that offer horseback riding?Hello! Lucky you, there are some beautiful places near Bend to ride horses! Here are my top faves: Black Butte Ranch (large family friendly resort outside of Sisters with incredible views of the Cascade Range and Black Butte) Brasada Ranch … | Central Oregon | Ask Oregon |
Where is a good lakeside cabin that is dog-friendly and has good fishing?Elk Lake Resort (www.elklakeresort.net)might be a good destination for you. Cabins allow pets, though not sure about the “run free” part. There is a beach, however, on the other side of Elk Lake that I know allows dogs off-leash. It&… | Central Oregon | Ask Oregon |
 Cabin in the Woods: House on MetoliusFor years, visitors had access to the secreted-away and astoundingly beautiful House on Metolius 200-acre estate only… | Romantic Travel | Oregon Story |
 Guide to the 2012 BendFilm FestivalThe 2012BendFilm Festival will run October 11-14 and promises to be the fantastic, artistic, community-driven event… | Events, Fairs & Festivals | Oregon Story |
My husband and I are planning a trip to Bend in August. We have a 14 month-old and would like to hike somewhere that isn’t too difficult and has some safe swimming holes. Any suggestions?A great hiking option, relatively flat, is the Deschutes River Trail, which runs right through Bend. The trail system… | Central Oregon | Ask Oregon |
My fiance and I are planning on spending our honeymoon in the Bend area. We would like to see as much as we can in 5 days. We would like to see the coast or tidepools, or maybe go on some hikes. What are some great spots to visit for a young active couple on a budget? What is the best way to organize our trip so that we can get the most out of it?I take it you haven’t been here before? I’ll tell you my top fivehighlights for the Bend area: The High… | Central Oregon | Ask Oregon |
We will be staying in Newport in mid-September and would like suggestions for a scenic route to drive to Mt. Hood. We would like to see some of the scenic sights in Central Oregon along the way. Is the Three Sisters area too far off the path?Well, seeing the Sisters on the way to Mt. Hood isn’t exactly thedirect route, but if you are up for a… | Central Oregon | Ask Oregon |
 Four Slept in the Cuckoo’s NestThe Sylvia Beach Hotelmay have been founded on the lofty spines of great literature, but the cool Newport bed and… | Oregon Story | |
 Hiking in a Desert ParadisePerched on Wildhorse Lake Overlook at the top of Steens Mountain, I found myself wondering why, exactly, I should… | Attractions, Bodies of Water, Hiking, Lakes & Reservoirs, Natural Wonders, Outdoors & Nature, Recreation | Itinerary |
 Sand Lily Lovin’ in Central OregonSpring comes to Central Oregon a bit later than other parts of the state. Our elevation and easterly location in the… | Events, Flower & Garden Events | Oregon Story |
About Author Kim Cooper Findling
Kim Cooper Findling grew up on the Oregon Coast but became a Central Oregon girl in the mid-90s, taking in the sunny skies and never looking back (expect a few wistful glances at the ocean). She is the editor of “Central Oregon Magazine” and the author of “Day Trips From Portland: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler” and “Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir.” Catch her around the state sampling microbrews, hiking river trails, taking silly pictures with her iPhone, and camping with her husband and two daughters in the family tent trailer, Brutus.
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