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The sun is shining all weekend! 🌞
This is the best time of year for a river paddle in Bend, the river is quiet and its still so warm out! 🌳🏞🌻🛶

It's happening early!
The lakes are open from the back already with a little drive.
Book Online or call us, we are happy to meet you to get you out on the water with a pre-season appointment!
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Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are set to open for the season. The Deschutes County Road Department will open both roads on Thursday, May 7 at 8 a.m.

Please note: Cascade Lakes Highway is currently accessible from the south to Lava Lake via S Century Drive (42 Road).

In a typical year, it can take up to six weeks to clear snow from Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road. However, because of this year’s warm winter and limited snowfall, road crews have been able to finish the work more quickly.

As always, conditions can change quickly at higher elevations. Plan ahead and check for updates before you go.

More information is available at deschutes.org/road or sign up to receive the weekly road report in your inbox by visiting this link: https://bit.ly/4krrj2L

📷: Photo does not represent current conditions on Cascade Lakes Highway

Update on Road opening, Spring is early this year :)

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Here’s an update on seasonal road openings in Deschutes County.

The County is targeting a full opening of Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road in early May, depending on snow, ice and weather conditions.

The Road Department maintains more than 700 miles of paved roads with limited staff, equipment and daylight hours. Under the County’s Snow and Ice Plan, the goal is to open both roads prior to Memorial Day.

Crews began snow removal work on Paulina Lake Road last week and will move to Cascade Lakes Highway once that work is complete. While the process typically takes about six weeks, favorable conditions this year may allow for a significantly shorter timeline.

Roads will open once they are cleared and conditions are deemed safe, including when the risk of additional winter weather is no longer a concern. The County is also coordinating with the U.S. Forest Service and does not anticipate any extended closure requests at this time.

Cascade Lakes Highway is currently accessible from the south, with a temporary gate in place at Lava Lake.

Updates will be shared on Deschutes County social media channels and the Road Department website at www.deschutes.org/road.

*Photo does not represent current conditions.