This past weekend, I had the pleasure of experiencing a TREO Bike Tour in Eastern Oregon. We won the trip, which was up for live auction at the BTA Alice Awards, and I am so grateful we did.  The drive from Portland to TREO was quick; we arrived at the ranch, which is south of Arlington, in 3.5 hours flat. Eastern Oregon’s beauty became apparent as soon as we got off the main road. The views of the open range were filled with towering windmills, rolling hills, livestock and, best of all, car-less roads.

Upon our arrival, TREO owner Phil Carlson was waiting for our group and gave a quick tour of the property. This ‘real ranch’ includes mounted deer and photos that show TREO’s 25 years of winter guests who visit to game hunt for pheasant and chukar. The ranch house is spacious, and immaculately clean with plenty of space for groups of up to 16 people. Amenities include a hot tub, pool table, horse shoes, volleyball, a dedicated bike shop adjacent to an Old West style saloon, wireless internet, and NO cellphone reception.

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