The Deschutes River Trail in SW Bend is a beautiful stretch of walking and biking dirt paths with stunning scenery. Rock formations, winding river, towering ponderosa’s and seating are interspersed throughout the trail.
Limited parking is nearby, but not within the trail. Ideally suited to a small content shoot.
Location permit required through Bend Park and Rec, and requires at least 21 days advance notice.
Crows Feet Commons is a downtown Bend coffee shop centrally located, and close to extensive parking (permit required). It is also within the Drake Park area, a beautiful riverside park.
Location fee required.
Local indoor rock climbing gym. Centrally located in SE Bend. Multiple areas to film in with high ceilings and great light and various levels to climb.
Owners are amenable to filming. Location fee required.
Parking available in front of gym.
The Painted Hills are part of the John Day Fossil Beds and located close to Mitchell. This stunning area has winding roads amidst a backdrop of uniquely colored geographical formations making it perfect for car commercials or productions with a road trip theme or iconic geological rock backdrops.
The colors and claystones vary depending on the light and time of day. Particularly stunning at sunset.
Pull out parking with limited space, and some larger parking areas in the popular outlook areas.
ABSOLUTELY NO DRONE FOOTAGE.
Permit required.
Images taken November 9, 4pm.
Paulina is a small town in Crook County. It is 55 miles from Prineville, on route 380. Named for Paiute Chief Paulina, the town has a church, one merchandise store and a charismatic bar/saloon. It also has one K8 school and a small rodeo each year.
Plenty of parking on the road, and permits would be necessary through the town itself.
Images taken October 10.
