As autumn moves toward winter, our summer pursuits are distant memories and our ski dreams still wait for the first big snowfall. The holiday season is also encroaching, with its own delights and demands. Which make this in-between time perfect for a visit to the historic Old Mill District, which sits on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River Trail: If you can get out before dark, you'll find a trail that borders the Deschutes River though the Old Mill District, past Log Deck Park, and - if you hike far enough - into the wild and scenic stretch of the Deschutes that flows north from Sunriver.
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