Crooked River Dinner Train

The Crooked River Dinner Train (4075 O’Neil Rd., Redmond [1], 541/548-8630, www.crookedriverdinnertrain.com [2], $79 adults, $69 seniors, $39 children 3–12) shows off the broad vistas of central Oregon’s high desert as well as local food and wines.

The 2.5-hour, 38-mile route through the Ochoco River Valley goes from Redmond [1] to Prineville [3], offering Sunday brunches, murder mystery theater, and western theme dinners. The schedule is varied and kept up to date on the website.