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Deschutes National Forest

The Deschutes National Forest is one of the most popular forests in the Pacific Northwest because of the wide variety of recreational opportunities and other benefits it offers. Located in the high desert country of Central Oregon, the Forest attracts more than 7 million people every year for recreation, besides providing commodities ranging from timber to mushrooms.

Within the Forest there are five wilderness areas, six Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Metolius Conservation Area, the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

This is one of 13 Oregon forests managed by U.S.D.A. Forest Service - Oregon.

Limited Entry Permits are required between Memorial Day and October 31 for all groups that enter all wildernesses in the Deschutes National Forest. Permits are free of charge and can be obtained by phone or in person within 30 days of youre group's planned trip.

Location: 1645 Hwy 20 E, Bend Oregon 97701 Telephone 541-383-5300

Other Science nearby:
(Prineville) Brennan Palisades
(Bend) Deschutes National Forest
(Prineville) Ochoco National Forest
(Redmond) Petersen's Rock Gardens
(Bend) Pine Mountain Observatory
(Prineville) Rockhounding around Prineville

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11/28 Coming to The Bend area
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Bohemia Mining Days Cottage Grove OR July18-21 Prospectors' breakfast, miners' parade, food booths, gold panning, a pow wow, carnival, kiddie parade, street dance, and more.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
Pickathon Music Festival Hillsboro OR August2-4 The Pickathon Music Festival brings together the best in regional and national roots music for one beautiful weekend in a unique Oregon outdoor setting. Bluegrass, blues, swing, folk, blues, old-time, roots rock, alt-country, western, country, celtic, jug-band, and son jarocho are just some of the music styles played.
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