Explore Prineville

06/17/2024

Only a few short sleeps left until the big party! Who's going to join us?

06/17/2024

Our community is FULL of events this week! Check our events calendar at https://exploreprineville.com/events-in-prineville-oregon/ for all the fun stuff!

06/14/2024

Such an amazing night with In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild at Wine Down Ranch.

06/14/2024

Look who got a photo mention from Travel Oregon! Come visit Prineville this weekend! #

Road trips may be as American as apple pie, but it’s the burgers and fries you can find at classic drive-ins along the way that sweeten the experience. Here are some of our favorite drive-ins that are worth taking a road trip just to visit.

06/14/2024

Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Show is happening today through Sunday! At the Crook County Fairgrounds.

06/12/2024

We are ONE week away from Prineville's biggest party of the year! That's right, the Stampede Street Party is next Wednesday, June 19th. It all starts at 5pm with the cattle moooooving through town at 5:30. See y'all then! 📷: Flying AJ Photography

06/09/2024

So glad we could order up beautiful weather for Cycle Oregon’s 2024 Gravel Ride! Take in the natural beauty of Big Summit Prairie and enjoy the ride! 📷: Cycle Oregon

06/05/2024

The Crooked River, a stunning 125-mile tributary of the Deschutes River, winds through beautiful canyons in Central Oregon. 🎣 Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, this river offers an unforgettable fly fishing experience. Go fish, fellow anglers!

06/04/2024

For many years now, the Prineville Chamber & Visitors Center has kicked off Crooked River Roundup Rodeo week by bringing the Stampede Street Party to downtown Prineville. We hope to see you all there on Wednesday, June 19th for all the fun. Where else can you see a cattle drive through town?! 📷 Flying AJ Photography

06/03/2024

In April 2018, the UN declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day. The resolution for World Bicycle Day recognizes "the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport." So, hop on your trusty bicycle and feel the wind in your hair. 🌬️ Whether it’s a leisurely ride through the park or a thrilling mountain trail, cycling connects us to nature and freedom.

06/03/2024

Yee Haw! We have a winner! We are so excited to welcome Randy Wallace and his family to Prineville for the Crooked River Roundup! Didn't win? You can still get tickets here (and only here!): https://crookedriverroundup.com/

05/30/2024

We have been bursting at the seams with travelers who are enjoying all the wonderful trails and bikeways our county provides them. Feel free to explore more about cycling in our area by visiting the Explore Prineville website. Welcome to Crook County! Enjoy the ride! 📷: Russ Roca/Travel Oregon

05/30/2024

Such a great Destination Management Studio session with all of our state and regional partners today. So thrilled to have Prineville host this event! Visit Central Oregon Travel Oregon Explore Prineville

05/29/2024

After nearly 5 years, farm-to-table dinners are back in Prineville! Join us at Wine Down Ranch on Sunday, July 14 at 4:30PM to enjoy some locally sourced beef, produce, and flowers from the Crook County farms and ranches along the High Desert Food Trail. Tickets are $100 per person and are available for purchase today! Each ticket includes a complimentary alcoholic beverage from one of our Central Oregon breweries and wineries. Space is limited, so don't delay! To find more information and purchase your tickets, head to bit.ly/wine-down-dinner High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

05/27/2024

🙏 Let’s remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🙏
The *VFW Memorial Day parade will start at 10 am and end at Ochoco Creek Bridge on Elm Street for a Flag ceremony. Immediately following there will be a second flag ceremony located at Juniper Haven Cemetery. At 1 pm, a re-dedication of the Robert Ervin Veterans Memorial will take place at the Crook County Fairgrounds.

05/27/2024

Thanks Visit Bend Oregon for giving one of our most amazing recreational areas a shout out! Get out and explore Prineville Reservoir State Park and stay until dark to see the night skies come alive with stars.

Since the year I moved to Bend in ‘97, I’ve gone hiking every chance I get. You’d think after spending more than half my life here (not to mention

05/24/2024

What are your weekend plans? Head on over to Prineville this weekend to enjoy all of the recreation and the small town charm. 📷: Visit Central Oregon

05/24/2024

We had a visitor on the Viewpoint this morning that ODFW is going to go and try to rescue. Oregon State Parks is going to close access to Ochoco Wayside State Park temporarily until they can relocate our furry friend.

05/24/2024

We’re so excited to welcome Cycle Oregon to Crook County! Enjoy the ride!

05/23/2024

With a busy weekend of recreation coming up, let's remember to "leave no trace" while out in nature. Did you know? A single person trained in Leave No Trace reaches 256 others in their lifetime with vital education to protect the outdoors. Get your free trainings here: https://learn.lnt.org/

05/22/2024

The 78th Annual Rockhound Pow Wow is happening in Prineville, Oregon next month. This event is open to the public and offers an excellent selection of jewelry, gems, minerals and tools. Dealers from all over the nation will be present, both inside and outside the fairgrounds. Additionally, there will be field trips on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Must be a member to attend the field trips. Memberships will be available at the show.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/prinevillerockhoundpowwowshow

05/21/2024

Rumor has it that the wild flowers are blooming up at Big Summit Prairie. Get up there today to enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature and be sure to share your photos.

05/20/2024

Have you purchased your Crooked River Roundup tickets yet? This event is the largest in Crook County and takes place June 20 - 22 this summer. Buy your tickets now ONLY at https://crookedriverroundup.com/ 📷: Randy McClellan & Flying AJ Photography

05/17/2024

We got to travel to another amazing part of Oregon this week to learn more about how to promote and protect our own region. Thank you Travel Oregon for a great Bootcamp in Lincoln City, Oregon!

05/15/2024

SUP's, rafts and canoes are hitting the water with these warmer temperatures and we want to make sure everyone knows the state requirements to recreate safely.
1) Carry a properly fitting US Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket for each person on board and the life jacket must be readily accessible.
2) A boat less than 39 feet 4 inches long, must carry a whistle or a compressed air horn. It's easy to attach a whistle to a life jacket! Both are required equipment.
Be safe and go recreate!
More info here: https://bit.ly/3QKicha

05/14/2024

With warm weather finally here, it's the perfect time to get out and explore the old mining sites in the Ochocos. These mines once produced gold, silver, copper, cinnabar and other minerals starting in the late 1800's.

05/13/2024

If you are looking for a "charming" way to adventure in Prineville, consider taking a day exploring the Prineville Charm Trail. Here's how it works:
Get Your Charm Bracelet: Visit the Prineville Chamber to pick up your charm bracelet for $5.00 and purchase a custom Prineville charm, or the hallmark charm for our western town - a cowboy hat.
Collect Charms: Grab a free Prineville Charm Trail map. Plan a visit to as many (or all) participating venues on the map.
Go explore our businesses today!

05/11/2024

👏👏👏 Mother Nature! Last night we saw magic in the sky in Crook County. And there's a rumor out there it could be even more spectacular tonight. Get out and enjoy the beauty of our Dark Skies. 📷: Dan McNary

05/10/2024

The Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River and the 8-mile Chimney Rock area are a plethora of diverse scenery, wildlife and provide access to year-round recreational activities. The Chimney Rock Campground has 15 campsites on a first come, first serve basis and it is open year-round. In addition here are accessible toilets and an accessible fish pier. 📷: Gavin Hoban, Bureau of Land Management Oregon.

12/21/2023

Oregon State Parks welcomes all to join them for the 1st Day Hike on January 1 at the Lower 66 trails in Prineville. Come out and see a lovely view of Prineville and the trails this area has to offer. We'll be hiking the Rocky Raccoon Trail which is a 1.5-mile round-trip trail. Please meet the Ranger at 10:00am at the gate/Lower 66 trailhead located at 1662 SW Park Dr, Prineville, OR 97754. https://bit.ly/hikeprineville