Location: 23 miles northwest of Bend on Hwy 20. Sisters Country is a majestic expanse of inspiring natural beauty reaching from the charming town of Sisters to the panoramic Pacific Crest Trail, including quaint Camp Sherman, Suttle Lake, Black Butte and Hoodoo Ski Area. Population: 2174. Visitor Information: 291 East Main Ave. Sisters, OR 97759; Website: www.sisterscountry.com
This wonderland of high desert and foothills lakes, mountains, premier fly fishing streams and raging rivers draws hikers and bikers, golfers, white water rafters, equestrians, skiers and nature photographers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy soothing spas and a wide range of cultural events in this acclaimed arts community, from the big June Rodeo and outdoor quilt show in July to the ever-popular Sisters Folk Festival in September. Choose from rustic cabins, campgrounds, posh RV sites and elegant resorts all within minutes of downtown Sisters, situated in the midst of endless National Forest and named for the trio of towering peaks to its west.
