Go whitewater rafting down the Deschutes River and take in views of wildlife, forests, and more along the way. I’ve been making the trip to Sunriver, Oregon, since middle school, enduring the nearly eight-hour drive from San Francisco to central Oregon in the back of my parents’ SUV. Its pine forests merge with high-desert meadows, shaped by volcanic-forged landscapes and the winding Deschutes River. Best Hotels & ResortsOutdoor patio at Sunriver Resort. Sunriver ResortSunriver ResortFor a stay that checks all the boxes—one solo travelers, couples, and even large families will adore—it has to be Sunriver Resort.