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- Sprague River National Forest Picnic Area – Near Bly, Oregon. Nice Picnic Area near River with a short hiking trail along river.
- McDonald City Park – Lakeview Oregon. Play structures, swings, picnic areas, and a wading pool (during the summer).
- Sunstone Public Collection Area – An area in South Central Oregon where you can collect Oregon Sunstones. You can even camp free anywhere in this area. Very remote, bring plenty of food and water.
- Snowshoeing – Ample opportunity and beautiful areas surrounding Lakeview to go snowshoeing! Click the link to read an entertaining story of my kids first time on snowshoes.
- Geocaching – For those who love treasure hunts and discovering new places!
- Bird Watching – Amazing variety of birds are found here in Lake County.
- Fort Rock Natural Area – 64 Miles SE of Bend, Oregon. Near here you will also find Fort Rock Cave
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- Schminck Memorial Museum – 128 South E Lakeview
- Lake County Museum – 118 South E Lakeview
- Historic Village – Lake County – Located on the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview.
- Fort Rock Valley Homestead Museum
- Chimney Rock Historic Landmark – Located approx. 40 minutes south of Lakeview on hwy 395.
- Mitchell Monument – Site of the only deaths as a result of enemy action on the U.S. Mainland.
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- Irish Days – Fun Filled Weekend in March in Lakeview, Oregon.
- Color Run – Sunday June 2, 2019
- Noni’s Trail Opening – Sunday June 2, 2019 (after color run)
- Lake County Round-Up – Large event held annually! Stay tuned for more information!
- Lake County Tour De Outback – Saturday June 22, 2019. Scenic bike ride, trail run, and mountain bike ride.
- Riding through Patagonia – A Bicycle Adventure – Discussion and slideshow about a local couple and their cycle-tour in Southern Chile and Argentina. June 27th 2019 @ 7pm Tall Town Bike and Camp.
- Occupy E Street – July 19th and 20th 2019. Food, car show, movies and more.
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