About Prineville Oregon
Prineville is located in Crook County northeast of Bend and west of Redmond along Hwy 126.
This community was named for Barney Prine, local merchant. Prine's merchandise consisted primarily of good whiskey in the front room and some blacksmithing equipment in the back room.
The rimrocks that almost encircle Prineville, as well as the region's other geographic features, make the area a favorite place for rockhounds. Other regional activities include cross-country skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, boating and fishing. These activities are found at nearby Ochoco Lake State Park, and further south at Prineville Reservoir/State Park.
Bike trails, numerous parks and greenways make Prineville an outdoor city from the earliest days of spring until late in the fall. The city has its own railroad, aptly called the City of Prineville Railroad.
It's not that uncommon to see people with a boat or a four-wheel off-road vehicle. This is an area for outdoor fun and recreation.
Photo & text courtesy of: http://www.ohwy.com/or/p/prinevil.htm
Overview Of Primeville
Photo courtesy of Crook County Gateway
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Comments from Patricia
Hi to all--
Just a quick hello--today finished off the fourth day.
Today was a little easier?? but we started by climbing out of the canyon where this very beautiful casino was. You feel like you're in a western movie--in fact I was so mesmerized this morning, I missed one of the first turns and did an extra 4 miles. Tomorrow is a killer day with 117 to go and many climbs so, one day at a time.
Heard tonight one member has already gone home because of saddle sores so every day there is drama
Have to sign off for now--up at 4:45am tomorrow, breakfast at 5:30 and we'll be out of here by 6:00
Gabriel is doing a fabulous job of holding everything together--nothing would happen without him.
Bye for now--Love to all,
Patricia and Gabriel