Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Campaign for the Future
7 Gosling Lane - Sunriver Oregon
- Exceptionally well-designed and maintained air conditioned home in the north end of Sunriver Resort. Guests receive a free foursome of golf and other golf amenities, passes to resort managed pools, tennis courts, and the Sage Springs Spa. Home is located on a short cul-de-sac in a treed setting next to the bike path, and is within two blocks of the peaceful Deschutes River. The spacious, comfortable greatroom and well equipped gourmet kitchen provide a wonderful gathering place for family, friends, and retreats. Young families, golfers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts have all found the home exceptional in its accommodations and privacy afforded by room layout and location within Sunriver.
The main floor living area consists of an oversized vaulted great room, large floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace that ignites with the flip of a switch, large kitchen and dining area with seating for ten at the table, 10 foot cooking and serving island, and coordinated floor coverings of carpet and hardwood.
Sleeping rooms on the main floor consist of a Master bedroom suite (King with private bath, double sinks, walk-in closet, and access door to hot tub). A second bedroom (Queen) on the main floor shares a bath with the living areas. On the upper level, there is a second Master bedroom (Queen with walk-in closet and private bath); a loft with a day bed and trundle; another bedroom (Queen), and a bathroom.
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Inspired by the natural beauty of our spectacular Northwest haven, Sunriver Resort delivers a variety of year round Bend, Oregon activities and adventures that allow our guests to take full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty. Enjoy a splash at The Cove pool complex or swim a few laps indoors. Soak in a whirlpool under the stars, or get closer to your favorite constellation in the state-of-the-art Sunriver Observatory. From trail rides out of our own Stables to Raft Float Trips down the Deschutes River, we have something to inspire everyone in the family.
Sunriver Fun for the Family
Grab a rental from our Bike Barn and head out on our 40+ miles of winding trails. Or venture beyond our meadow and discover a host of adventures waiting to launch you down Mount Bachelor’s powdered slopes, send you soaring over the Cascades, or introduce you to the wonders of the region’s whitewater rapids. If you are a music lover check out our outdoor Summer Concert Series with live music, brews and food at The Backyard!
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Winter Wonderland Helicopter Tours – Big Mountain Heli Tours
Winter Wonderland Helicopter flight is perfect for visitors to Sunriver and locals who want to experience and explore as much of our magnificent snow-capped Cascade range as possible. The Cascades are a unique part of the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, the ring of volcanoes and associated mountains around the Pacific Ocean. In fact, all of the eruptions in the contiguous United States over the last 200 years have been from Cascade volcanoes. You’ll be front and center to see the after effects of our last “big one” at Broken Top Mountain 100,000 years ago, revealing the colorful insides of our very own complex stratovolcano and high altitude glacial lake at 10,000 feet. Book today!
Trumpeter Swan Introduction in Sunriver, OR
May 13, 2019 - Adult male Trumpeter Swan released onto Lake Aspen at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory in Sunriver, Oregon. The new male (foreground) and resident female, Grace, greet each other for the first time with a few head bobs, wing displays, and a quick dominance display by the new male.
The adult male swan was transferred from W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Bird Sanctuary in Michigan.
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Dee Wright Observatory: Astrophotography and star gazing, Oregon
Dee Wright Observatory is a structure at the summit of McKenzie Pass in the middle of the Cascades. Dee Wright is one of Oregon's best spots for viewing the night sky. In this video I show some of the views you get in a night of star gazing.
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Clear Lake Neighborhood in Keizer Oregon
A video about the Clear Lake which is a neighborhood in northern Keizer. You can read more about the neighborhood on my website at
Oregon Canoeing
Canoe the glassy waters of a mountain lake near Bend and Sunriver, Oregon. Naturalist guides bring the area alive with vibrant interpretation along the way. see for more information.
The Dee Wright Observatory And Viewing Tubes
The Dee Wright Observatory, located at the summit of McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, is an observation structure consisting of a number of “viewing tubes”, among other things. Built of lava stones, and located in the midst of a large lava flow, it resembles a tiny mediaeval castle.
The observatory has a number of small windows cut on the sides through which views can have exceptional views of a numerous Cascade peaks — Mount Jefferson, Cache Mountain, Dugout Butte, Black Butte, Bluegrass Butte, Black Crater, North Sister, Middle Sister, Little Brother (and ridge west), Condon Butte, Scott Mountain, South Belknap Cone, Belknap Crater, Little Belknap, and Mount Washington. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Hood, Bald Peter, Green Ridge, and Horsepasture Mountain.
Aside from the viewing windows, the observatory has a 36 inch diameter, bronze azimuth-like peak finder to help visitors locate nearby geologic features as well as the surrounding mountain peaks.
The observatory was built during the Great Depression by a Civilian Conservation Corps crew, and named after the construction crew’s foreman who had died the previous year after serving 24 years as a Forest Service packer and crew foreman at Camp Belknap.
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Jon and Mary Elton Family Reunion, Sun River Oregon, July, 2009
Four great days in Sun River, Oregon with the Jon and Mary Elton family except Sarah and Byron, and Gruncle Ron Running.
Camping in Sparks Lake, Oregon
Camped out for 3 days and 2 nights at Sparks Lake, Oregon on August 25-27th, 2016. We went to several places during our camping stay such as Tumalo Falls, Dee Wright Observatory, and Proxy Falls. We stopped by a couple places to grab food in Bend, Oregon and to meet up with a friend, Shawn. A couple of my favorite moments was waking up early for the sunrise at Sparks Lake and staying up all night to stargaze above the lake.
During the adventure to Tumalo Falls, one of my buddies, Jhamil accidentally dropped his Nikon camera in the water while setting it up on the tripod. A moment so unexpected and so horrifying to a photographer, it really does take away a photographer and who they are when their camera is long gone. Through out the trip, Jhamil made the very best of it, but trust me, that's tough to do. If you want to help him out with reaching his goal to getting a new camera, here's the link:
He's an amazing photographer and a great soul, I want nothing but him to continue his passion. Anything can help! He just hit a little past his goal. It's so wonderful seeing the community care so effortlessly with kind words and loving support to an amazing artist that deserves it all.
We came back home by driving along the Central Oregon Highway 101. I had an amazing time road tripping and camping with Bayley Stevenson, Jhamil Bader-Jarvis, Jordan Lacsina, and Shawn Ford.
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Fort Rock Aerial Footage
Some fun footage captured with my Mavic Pro drone at Fort Rock State Park. Final shot was captured with my Sony A7R and 16-35mm FE lens. I was very careful not to fly in the State Park air space, or FAA restricted airspace. All footage was legally obtained.
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Oregon In October
My trip to Oregon in October 2013. Thanks Aunt Mary and Erin for an amazing trip :)
Lava Butte View
Lava Butte is a cinder cone located in central Oregon, USA, just west of US Highway 97 between the towns of Bend, Oregon, and Sunriver, Oregon. It is part of a system of small cinder cones on the northwest flank of Newberry Volcano, a massive shield volcano which rises to the southeast. The cinder cone is capped by a crater which extends about 60 feet (20 m) deep beneath its south rim, and 160 feet (50 m) deep from the 5,020 feet (1,530 m) summit on its north side. Lava Butte is part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
Old McKenzi Hwy - Going to Dee Wright Observatory
Nice drive through the lava beds
Sunriver Grand Illumination Tree Lighting Ceremony 2019
Holiday fun for the entire family at the Sunriver Resort Grand Illumination Tree Lighting Ceremony! Located at the main Lodge and Backyard, this year's event will include fireworks and light show with holiday tunes, a visit from Santa, live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, children's craft projects, train rides, Oregon Observatory telescope viewing, bounce houses, Putt-Putt, huggable holiday characters, and more.
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