
Rediscovering Kah Neeta: A Central Oregon Day Trip Worth Taking
There's a specific feeling that settles in around Central Oregon when you need a quick reset. It's not about needing a full vacation, but rather a change of scenery—a short drive that transports you somewhere completely different. Locals know that a major change in scenery is only 25 miles from Madras, within the Warm Springs reservation.
The destination, Kah Neeta, holds a certain nostalgia for anyone who has lived here for a while. But the Kah Neeta of today isn't the one you might remember. The recently reimagined hot springs experience, offers a compelling reason to point your car toward the sun and rediscover this corner of our high desert.
The Drive is Part of the Escape
Leaving the familiar ponderosa and juniper...

Awbrey Butte evokes images of glowing sunsets, sweeping Cascade views, twinkling city lights, colorful sunrises, towering ponderosa pines, and roaming deer. Living here feels as much about the environment and your surroundings as it does about the home itself—though owning a home on the Butte makes the experience even more special.
Nature surrounds you, creating a sense of peace and privacy that is hard to find so close to downtown Bend. It rarely feels crowded. Once people visit Awbrey Butte, it is hard not to fall in love with the neighbor...