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Recreation Leader

Trevor Christianson🌲
🏔️Recreationalist, Naturalist, & Ranger at Heart 💙🤠
Have you seen how useful my website is? 👀
📍Beautiful Bend, Oregon 🌋

Our Mission
To simplify paths to enjoying the outdoors, foster stronger communities through outdoor adventures, and empower personal growth through nature, knowledge, and our RESPECT ethos. Our Vision
To cultivate a thriving community where outdoor recreation unites people, enriches lives, and deepens connections to nature, knowledge, and shared experiences. Our Ethos
RESPECT Through Recreation -

transforming outdoor adventures into pathways for growth and connection. The 7 Pillars of RESPECT

R – Root Yourself in Recreation
Every great transformation begins with a solid foundation. Root Yourself in Recreation by discovering outdoor activities that align with your passions and strengths. This is your pathway to feeling grounded, energized, and ready to thrive. E – Engage Your Senses
Awaken your mind and body by fully immersing yourself in the beauty of the outdoors. Engage Your Senses to reconnect with the present moment and unlock a clearer, more focused version of yourself. S – Share Your Experience
Your journey becomes richer when it’s shared. Share Your Experience to create deeper connections, celebrate your growth, and inspire others to embrace their own potential. P – Pursue Connection to Place
True growth comes from meaningful connections. Pursue Connection to Place by learning the stories of the land, discovering its history, and finding your role within the places that inspire you. E – Express Gratitude
Gratitude is the bridge to abundance. When you Express Gratitude, you unlock a powerful mindset that creates joy, strengthens connections, and fuels your growth journey. C – Cultivate Community
True transformation happens when we connect and grow with others. Cultivate Community by building meaningful relationships, collaborating on shared goals, and contributing to something bigger than yourself. Together, we create a stronger foundation for personal and collective growth. T – Teach Through Adventure
Every experience holds a lesson, and every lesson has the power to inspire. Teaching Through Adventure is to strengthen your own growth by empowering others to discover their path to transformation through outdoor adventures.

08/07/2025

🦟 Mosquitos, blood, and pure chaos — all for a view at Tank Lakes.

Think you’re ready for the Alpine Lakes High Route? 🏔️ 
👀 Watch the full story on YouTube — link in bio.

08/06/2025

🏝️ Oregon’s “Bahamas” — a hidden blue-water gem in the Deschutes National Forest — came dangerously close to destruction during a recent wildfire.

In this episode of Central Oregon 360, we meet with Emily from to talk fire, forests, and why protecting these places matters more than ever 🌲🔥

🎥 Full video on YouTube — link in bio

08/06/2025

🎬 Episode 3 — Central Oregon 360

Oregon’s “Bahamas” — a local nickname for this stunning blue-water destination — came dangerously close to burning during a recent wildfire.

In this Episode of Central Oregon 360, we explore what makes this place so special, what was at stake, and what it looked like on the ground before and after the fire threat.

🔥 Featuring exclusive footage, local insight, and the real story from behind the fire lines with Emily from Discover Your Forest.

Huge thanks to our sponsors: Subaru of Bend, Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe, Idaho First Bank, and Visit Bend for powering Central Oregon 360 and making these adventures possible.

Let's Go! 🚣‍♂️🌲
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🎬 Episode 3 — Central Oregon 360Oregon’s “Bahamas” — a local nickname for this stunning blue-water destination — came dangerously close to burning during a ...

08/05/2025

Rock Crawling in the Deschutes National Forest with Deschutes County 4-Wheelers 🪨🌲

Catch the full website on YouTube. Link in bio.

07/30/2025

Biking with that GOAT energy from Lava Lands Visitor Center to Benham Falls 🐐  Two Bike Options: ☀️Sun-Lava Paved Path  🚵‍♂️ Blackrock Trail   Best way to vibe: RESPECT Through Recreation 🌀  Visit recreationleader.com to learn more about the trails and our RESPECT ethos ✅

06/14/2025

👀 THIS SUNDAY, June 15th through October 15th, a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit is required for all overnight stays in the Three Sisters, Mt. Washington, & Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas. For day-use, 19 of 79 of the most popular trailheads also require this special permit that can be bought online at recreation.gov 📃  For more information regarding this permit and to start planning your adventure, visit our website.   Thank you for: ✅ Staying on trails to prevent the expansion of trail tread 🥾 🏕️ Camping on pre-existing campsites so wildflowers can grow 🪻🌸 🌌 Preserving the night sky for everyone by choosing not to have a fire 🔥  And showing up with a sense of awe, wonder, & respect 🌀  🏔️🌲 Which Wilderness areas are you looking forward to exploring?

06/10/2025

🌲💙 It’s National Forest Week! And today we celebrate moments of “What Makes Us Come Alive.” This year’s official theme.   📸 2: Mestachee Falls, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest 📸 4: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa–Whitman National Forest 📸 6: Umpqua Hot Springs, Umpqua National Forest 📸 8: Three Sisters Wilderness, Deschutes National Forest 📸 10: Mt. Adams Summit, Gifford Pinchot National Forest 📸 12: Obsidian Trailhead, Willamette National Forest

What makes you feel most alive while in a national forest?

05/30/2025

💥Driving access to Tumalo Falls OPENED last weekend 🙌🏼🥹 Read post for the Upper Tumalo Falls Loop snow report ❄️  🛻 Driving to the falls on the dirt road (Forest Service Road 4603) is clear of snow. Thank you for driving slowly to help preserve the road.  HIKING 🥾 Hiking from the parking lot to the top of Tumalo Falls is clear of snow.  🦟 Mosquitos are out in FULL force. 🪵Downed logs are present between Tumalo Falls and Double Falls; with few patches of snow.  ❄️Snow increases from Double Falls to “Triple Falls,” hiking and biking are still unfavorable. It’ll be 3+ weeks before the loop trail is clear of snow and ice. 🔁 Loop trail is 6.9 miles (1,223’ elevation gain) ↔️ To Double Falls and back is 2 miles (324’ elevation gain)  Need to Know: 🅿️Parking requires either a NW Forest Pass, Day Use Pass, or an Interagency Pass. 🐶 Dogs are not allowed on the City of Bend Watershed on this loop to help protect drinking water.  🚵 Bikes can travel from Tumalo Falls uphill only.   ✅ Have an updated report? Send us an email, drop a comment on this post, or send us a DM 🙂  Enjoy our content? Visit our website and learn about our services and how you can help support our efforts!  . . . . . . . . 🏷️🏷️🏷️ 

05/14/2025

💥Breaking News: As of TODAY, May 14th, the road leading to Newberry Volcano’s caldera JUST OPENED! 🙌🏼🥹   🗻 Newberry Caldera Snow Condition Report (05/14/25) ❄️ 
❄️ Snow Impact:  • All hiking trails within the caldera are currently covered in snow. 
🚫 No Access:  • Big Obsidian Flow  • Chief Paulina Trailhead • Cinder Hill Trailhead  • Little Crater Campground  • Newberry Group Site  • Paulina Falls  • Paulina Lake Campground  • Paulina Lake Hot Springs  • Paulina Peak 
⚠️ Limited Access:  • East Lake (limited parking, boat launch inaccessible)
• Hot Springs Boating Site (lots of parking, boat launch inaccessible) • Paulina Lake Boating Site (no parking, boat launch not accessible) 
✅ Accessible:  • Paulina Lake Lodge (open 9am-5pm; restaurant opens May 16th, 11am- 4pm). visit their website for more information. 
👀 Full access to all recreational opportunities within the caldera generally happens by mid-June when the snow has melted. Campgrounds within the caldera are tentatively set to open on Friday, June 13th. 
Visit our website to learn how to gain RESPECT Through Recreation🌲🌀 and find your next Newberry adventures 🌋  💙 Enjoy our content? Drop us a comment and let us know how we are doing!  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

05/02/2025

Some call this place the Alps of Oregon, others call it one of the 7 wonders. For us and the many that visit, our hearts remain; and we call it home 🏔🌺🐐

RESPECT Through Recreation 💙🌀
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💥There’s something really special about the Wallowas. It’s one of the few places within the state of Oregon where you can truly find solitude. A place of ru...

01/12/2025

Website got a new fit 👀

www.recreationleader.com

01/10/2025

⚠️ Heads up! It’s that time of the year again where seasonal climbing closures start to take effect at Smith Rock State Park!! As of today, 01/10/25, the Monument Base area is closed to help raptors transition into their nesting phase 🪺 This crag usually reopens around August 1st.

On another note, we have been working hard on the new Recreation Leader 2.0 website!! Take a look 👀 Our services and meetups will be located on the website; we are working on a login/ calendar for signing up, stay tuned for that. Definitely will be hosting climbing meetups again this spring 🙌🧡

�🪨 Smith Rock’s Geological History:��💥 Considered one of the seven wonders of Oregon, this unique geological formation is a result of millions of years of volcanic activity, weathering/erosion, and tectonic movements. The park is situated on the edge of the Crooked River Caldera, which is a massive volcanic depression that was created by a series of eruptions 29.5 million years ago.��

🌋 The volcanic activity in the area was so intense that it deposited layers of ash and lava that formed the rocks we see today. Over time, weathering & erosion from the Crooked River and other natural forces sculpted the rocks into the unique shapes and formations that visitors send on.

🔎 As you explore Smith Rock, you can see evidence of this geological history all around you. The different layers of rock and the unique shapes and textures are a testament to the power of nature and the incredible processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years.

🧐 The park is a reminder that even the most powerful and destructive forces of nature can be transformed into something beautiful and awe-inspiring.

So as you explore Smith Rock and take in its breathtaking scenery, remember the incredible geological processes that shaped it and let it inspire you to appreciate the beauty and wonder all around you 💫

What crags do you plan on visiting while at the park? 🧡

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