These guys are awesome! Our pilot was experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. The ground crew were amazing too. They took video of us lifting off and landing which they sent to us free of charge. We flew right over Smith Rock which was stunningly beautiful. I can't recommend Big Sky Balloon Co. highly enough.

The stunning Central Oregon crisp sunrise was picture perfect, as we trusted pilot Darren and…read morechaser Garrett from Big Sky Balloon Company take our godson on a "bucket list" moment 2,000 feet over Terrebonne and Crooked River with unparalleled views of the Cascade Mountains that became snow capped over the past couple of days. We marveled at a new viewpoint of Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top, the three Sisters (Charity, Hope and Faith), Mt. Washington, Black Butte, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Hood... we even saw Mt. Adams in Washington state. All white with new snow. Even the view on the imposing Smith Rock from the high vantage point was spectacular. Garrett asked me to help inflate the 180,000 cubic foot balloon, and having this hands-on experience was kinda cool. This flying (or floating) in a hot air balloon experience was epic!!! But what made this 5-star, was the crew. Darren and Garrett were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and really made this memorable based on how they treated their passengers. Darren answered all the crazy questions in flight, with a genuine smile and rich answers. Garrett's hugest asset is his personality, humor, and enthusiasm. He had us cracking-up with laughter from start to finish. If you want a balloon flight, I am sure there are multiple options. If you want an amazing "experience," then book with Big Sky Balloon Company. Thank you Darren and Garrett. You guys ROCK!!!

Firstly: I've never caught more trout than during the salmon fly hatch in May. Unreal. Had the best…read moretime Secondly: Dan was the best guide you could ask for. He continually put me in comically good situations.. he always knew where the fish were and his coaching was very much appreciated and delivered masterfully. I think this is a lot easier said than done. I can't recommend fishing with Dan enough. You're sure to have a tremendous day(s) on the water! PS - he took some awesome photos as well

I went out with Dan on the lower Deschutes on 6/18/26 and had an absolutely amazing experience. He…read morewas extremely knowledgeable, prepared, organized, and engaging. Not only did I catch monster wild trout but I learned new techniques and finished the day a more competent fly fisher. Dan is a really nice and helpful person and I really enjoyed my time on the water with him.

Super friendly staff and easy to book online. Drop off and…read morepick up service was easy and the staff were very nice and helpful. I would rent from them again!

I would like to give a big shout out to Bend Kayak School rentals! Such an amazing and professional…read morebusiness. I had family in town and needed to rent a tandem kayak for the day. I called a popular local rental place and got a quote of $168/day and then called Bend Kayak School and was quoted $95/day. The difference is ridicules wouldn't you say. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEND KAYAK SCHOOL if you are in need of river fun rentals. They were such a pleasure to work with!

Three day, two night float, fish and camp on the Lower Deschutes with Josh and Glenn end of…read moreSeptember 2025. Money really can't buy such a trip, well worth it!!!

I'm out of state - big thanks to these guys for going above and beyond helping me get a gift for my…read moreson.

Two of us went out on a half day trip with Taylor. Fantastic trip! While my fishing buddy is an…read moreexperienced fly fisherman, I'm fairly new at it. I learned more from Taylor in 4 hours than all of my previous outings combined. He was patient and always there with tips and suggestions. A great experience! We will definitely book with Deep Canyon Outfitters again when we're in Oregon.

Our family had a fantastic experience with Deep Canyon. We were looking for a place where our…read more"budding" fishermen could learn about fly fishing. Not knowing much about fly fishing, I called the shop at least 3 times before booking to ask questions which were always patiently answered. The booking process was smooth and Tye (owner) called me back to confirm and make sure everything was clear about the meeting place, fishing licenses, gear, etc. Our guide also called and texted the day before to see if we had any questions and to reconfirm the meeting place. We had 3 children (10, 10 & 8) in our group and our guide Dylan was amazing. He was super patient with the kids and got them very interested in fishing. I was expecting them to stop after an hour but the kids loved it so much, they fished for the entire 4 hours. I would definitely book another fishing day with them the next time we're up in Central Oregon.

Great venue for wedding....hall is lovely with timber accents and fireplace. Patio is nicely…read morepositioned for serving food and drinks.

I recently attended a wedding at Aspen Hall and was amazed at the simple natural beauty and…read morepeaceful setting. The hall is built on the shores of a smallish pond/lake. I think that the city probably stocks the pond - it was very cute to see kids successfully fishing before the wedding. Because of the amazingly beautiful weather, we were able to have the actual ceremony outside on the shores of the lake - however, even if it had been rainy it would have been lovely to have the wedding indoors in the delightful space. It wouldn't surprise me at all to hear that Aspen Hall was built specifically for weddings. It is a hall that would seat about 150 people fairly comfortably. It has an industrial kitchen and is surrounded on one side by a spacious porch with plenty of tables for sitting, mingling, and hangin'. There was plenty of parking for a smallish wedding but for a larger wedding you might want to consider alternatives. I highly recommend this space to anyone looking for event/wedding space in Bend.

Every time we go to Sunriver, I make sure to go on a trail ride at the stables. There are many…read morethings I love about it, and some things I wish I knew before the first time I rode here. 1. It can be very buggy along the river. It was never bad enough to stop me, but bug spray is definitely a good idea. 2. If you're an experienced rider, go for a private trail ride- totally worth it. If you go in a group, the skill levels will be varied and your trip may not be as exciting. If you want to have fun and run through the woods, private rides are the way to go. 3. Don't expect an absolutely stunning view. The path does partially run parallel to the river, and it's very pretty while you're there (you also get a few views of the mountains) but you will be mostly in the woods and fields (which is, in my opinion, still beautiful). 4. If you once rode a horse you liked while you were there, and go back to ride again, request that horse when you make your reservation. Sometimes you're able to get the horse you want. 5. Definitely overpriced 6. If you have your own riding helmet, bring it. The stables do have helmets of all different sizes there, but it's much more convenient if you have your own. 7. Keep in mind the weather! 8. All the guides are very friendly and make the ride enjoyable. I would recommend the stables to anyone who enjoys horses! P.S- If you get up early(ish) and bike to the fields, you can see the horses being herded into the stables from the fields. That is a cool experience!

Beware of hidden fees, when booking it states there is a non refundable booking fee. Yet there is…read moreactually two fees. An additional hidden "drought surcharge" that is not shown on any disclaimer or your emailed invoice. You can only discover this fee on ONE page and you have to manually expand the taxes and fees after noticing that there should be no tax and that the fee amount is more than 5%. When we contacted customer service we were met with arrogance and disdain, and no customer service. We asked them to explain what the hidden surcharge was and they then told us to 'NEVER CONTACT THEM AGAIN'. ??? We have ridden here before and experienced the same general disdain in person. You get the feeling they don't want customers and the trail rides are the worst part of their jobs. I have ridden most of my life and done multiple guided rides across the US. Sunriver Trail Rides was the worst experience by far. Between the ride being shorter than the promised time and the hidden fees it is a money grab with no real passion or care. We recently booked at another ranch, and we will continue to use other ranches in the future even when staying in Sunriver.

The owners are so kind and the welfare of the horses are their first priority. It's a welcoming,…read moreand inclusive barn.

They can't be bothered to return phone calls or emails. I get it if you're busy, but this is no way…read moreto run a business. Don't waste your time with this place.