The road to Bend's Pilot Butte will reopen to vehicle traffic beginning 10 a.m. April 14, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Pilot Butte is a popular destination among locals and ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from Tuesday through Saturday, July 1-5, as preparations are made for the July 4 public fireworks ...

Redmond resident Ray Princehorn, who works for Sure Shot Fireworks, cuts wood pieces for custom fireworks-launch stands during a setup day on top of Pilot Butte in Bend on Wednesday. Bend has hosted ...

Sitting at the Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, 4-year-old Sierra Hammon pondered how many visitors come to the state park every year. She thought long and hard as her parents encouraged her to ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: To find solitude, try the Base Trail that winds for about 1.5 miles around the lower flanks of the volcano. You'll encounter only a handful of people at most. Some Bendites will ...