Adventure in the Oregon Badlands

Public Tour on Sat. Apr 26th, 2025

The recently designated Badlands Wilderness area is ripe with mature, stoic juniper trees and modest rock outcrops that provide vegetative screening and plenty of solitude. The Flatiron Trail that we will be exploring is a two-track trail that skirts along the flank of the Badlands shield volcano, gently descending to a rock outcrop known as Flatiron Rock. Here, one can explore a cracked volcanic ridge that feels almost lunar-like in nature.

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Scenic Hike at Smith Rock State Park

Public Tour on Sun. May 25th, 2025

Upon arriving at the park, our options are many, from a beautiful and flat wander along the canyon rim to a descent into the crooked river canyon, hiking along spectacular riparian habitat and scouting for otters and osprey! Both hikes will enliven the senses and spark wonder at the fantastic geology that shapes this incredible canyon.

Deschutes River Trail at Benham Falls

Public Tour on Sun. June 22nd, 2025

This serene trail will take us through a forest of Ponderosa Pine among spectacular lava flows where vistas of Oregon’s backbone, the Cascade Range, stand tall in the distance. We’ll witness the seemingly placid Deschutes turn torrid as it careens over ancient lava rock falls while aspen groves sweep along the river’s edge.

Lava Lands National Monument
Hike & Stargzaing

Public Tour on Fri. July 18th, 2025

This adventure will take us to Lava Lands, an amazing 10 square mile lava field just south of Bend. We will hit the trail and head towards the incredible Kipuka, an island of trees that thrive amongst a sea of ancient lava flows. Your guide will share stories and wisdom about Central Oregon’s uncanny geology as we search for inspiring vistas as the sun descends behind the mighty Cascade Mountains. Once the sun’s glow has waned, we will turn our attention skyward, as your guide will impart their knowledge of the twinkling heavens above!

Paulina Creek Hike

Public Tour on Sat. Aug 30th, 2025

Paulina Creek flows from the stunning Paulina Lake in the Newberry Caldera and its surrounding wetlands and meadows, providing habitat for a wide range of fish and wildlife! On our adventure, we will head upstream, watching the creek cascade over one volcanic outcropping after another, learning about the incredible National Volcanic Monument that serves as the starting point for this spectacular body of water.

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Tumalo Creek Scenic Hike
Shevlin Park

Public Tour on Sat. October 18th, 2025

We will begin our adventure along the crystal clear waters of Tumalo Creek. During our hike, we’ll experience a magnificent ecosystem filled with burgeoning flora and fauna such as spring migratory birds. Our route will take us through a section of Tumalo canyon where we will immerse ourselves in some of Central Oregon’s finest geologic features.

The AdvenChair is an all-terrain, human-powered hiking wheelchair that allows people with mobility challenges to experience the serenity and grandeur of wild places with family and friends.

With its adjustable handlebars and hand brakes, adjustable seat and harness, a team of one to six people can navigate the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair over rugged, soft or steep terrain with the stability and durability of a mountain bike. At the same time, its removable front wheels and ergonomic design allow the AdvenChair to easily pass through doorways and maneuver indoors, or to be disassembled for transport in the trunk of a car.

In the video below, you can see the AdvenChair in action!

Courtesy of AdvenChair