Oregon--the often overlooked state. Especially when it comes to family vacations. However, within Sun River there are hidden adventures to explore and natural wonders of our beautiful country to be seen, and they are fun for the whole family! Below are my top five outdoor recommendations for the perfect Sunriver family getaway:
5. Float with Central Oregon Adventures- For those who like water activities but would prefer a more serene setting, a 2 1/2 to 3 hour float tour would be right up your alley. Name a better way to take in all the Oregon has to offer then floating quietly down one of the many river routes. If you like to spot animals in their natural habitat then sign up for this natural and calming adventure.
4. Ride on a Sun Country Raft Tours- This well established company would take you on an exciting rafting trip that you will never forget. You can chose between the Upper Deschutes, McKenzie, North Umpqua, or the Lower Deschutes River to take your memorable river-rafting ride.
3. Cruise with a Wave Runner or Jet Ski. Jet skis and wave runners are available at different companies for rental. With plenty of bodies of water in which to use them, the surrounding area will never become a bore!
2. Surf (Yes, Surf!) at Mavericks Recreation and Aquatic Center- So you'd rather surf then go to Oregon and experience the "great outdoors," well Mavericks has newly opened an indoor swimming pool and Flowrider. The Flowrider gives off a continuous flow of waves for some of the best body boarding and surfing you'll ever experience indoors. There are also equipped with a 4-lane swimming pool, kids pool, and splash fountains. It's one of the top water activities that you can ever experience indoors for miles.
1. Experience the Paulina Plunge- This trip starts out riding along a dirt mountain trail, but turns into a real adventure that will take you by 6 different water falls and 2 natural water slides. Who wouldn't want to experience a trail ride that ends with you going down natural water slides and splashing around in the clean fresh waters of Oregon? The Plunge takes the number one spot because it's a unique adventure and even though indoor wave pools are fun, nothing can beat an all-natural adventure.
With just these top 5 suggestions for exploration in Sun River it should be obvious by now that the limits are endless for the amount of fun you can have. During a time in which the economy in America seems to be slowing, why not spend your time and your money right here at home--and besides, what's so great about Europe?
This top-five list of Sunriver activities was brought to you by Latoya Wills