Ample fishing opportunities exist for native and hatchery trout on the McKenzie River near the wedding venue. This website has a wealth of helpful information about access and boats ramps, fishing regulations and other nearby points of interest.

1.1 mile from the wedding venue (3 minute drive). Great food, patio, and atmosphere with a little gift shop inside!

Small general store and good restaurant with outdoor seating. Located 4.4 miles from the wedding venue (5 minute drive on Hwy 126) in the town of McKenzie Bridge.

Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls are located along the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass and West Cascades National Scenic Byways off Highway 126. The Waterfalls Loop Trail, part of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, connects the two waterfalls and offers up close views of the wild McKenzie River. Try this 2.4-mile loop trail, generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete (or just take a short walk to the easy access overlook!)

Located 20 miles from the wedding venue (21 min. drive) this striking pool with frigid waters awaits hikers on this busy trail in a scenic, forested setting. The Tamolitch Blue Pool trail is located on NF-730 off of Hwy 126, about 63 miles from Bend or 67 miles from Eugene. To get driving directions, look up Tamolitch Trail Head, Foster, OR on Google Maps.

Beginning at Proxy Falls Trailhead, Proxy Falls Trail #3532 starts by heading west and immediately entering the Three Sisters Wilderness. The trail continues south over an old lava flow, then entering a mixed conifer forest. This loop trail meets 2 trail junctions before ending back at the Proxy Falls Trailhead. The trail at the western junction follows a short ridge to a viewpoint of Lower Proxy Falls. The trail at the eastern junction follows a creek bed uphill to the Upper Proxy Falls.

Also known as Cougar Hot Springs. 8.8 miles from the wedding venue (17 min. drive). As you walk the 1/4 mile trail to this clothing optional hot springs, you are enveloped in the dark hues of primeval woodland, touched by mottled light filtering down from treetops high above and the invigorating scene of the lagoon with the gorgeous Rider Creek waterfall spilling into it. There are four soaking pools spaced apart by rock walls laid out in steps down a ravine. Temperatures range from 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the lower pool to 112 degrees Fahrenheit in the upper pool. The pools are 3-12 feet across and an average of 2-3 feet deep. The pool floors are mostly bedrock but some gravel, sand and debris remain at the bottom of the pool.

Located 0.6 miles from the wedding venue (1 min drive). Get to know this 10.6-mile out-and-back trail near Blue River, Oregon. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.