Ochoco Wayside State Park — Attraction in Prineville

Super view of this area. Kinda felt surreal to look out and over so much land that seems tucked away from the world. On one side you can even see one of the largest American flags flapping in the hot breeze of the high desert. On another side, you look out across a town that looks sweltering hot and dry. Turn a little farther and the bold red sunset fills a sky with pink and orange that you simply can not capture on film( it's true bold and deep color palet ) There are small trails to walk out even farther to see over the ledge of what's below you. In the evening you can see the stars for as far as your eyes can take you. I visited twice on a Monday. Once at dusk and again after the town below was asleep. Both times, it was some what busy with other visitors coming and going . It is worth the visit. You would be surprised what you can...

This State Park is like any other except the people that seem to always be there. But maybe it is because I am from California and Californians are as open and friendly as the people that frequent this Park. It could also be the beautiful setting of this Park nestled in the Cascade Moutains of Central Oregon. Whatever it is that gives Ochoco Waterway the feeling of everything is ok in the world. It certainly is in this Park. This is a must see for people visiting...

This is a perfect place to take a travel break, or a lunch break maybe, because its has tons of parking and a huge overlook of the city of Prineville, nearby farmland and beyond. What I like about it most is that it has a chunky gravel pet trail that is well maintained which weaves around the hill-top. There is a running water station and a pet waste station as well. The entire park has always been very clean, and...