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Allie Noland

Allie graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in journalism and public relations. She loves writing articles that have anything to do with the outdoors and culture. When she’s not writing, you can find her skiing, playing volleyball, backpacking, gardening or sitting at a local coffee shop.

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What It’s Like Running the Hood to Coast Relay

Running 196 miles from Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean
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For the last 41 years, runners have been teaming up to run 196 miles from Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge to the Pacific Ocean for the Providence Hood To Coast Relay. Runners make their way through forested beauty, extreme descents, grueling hills, exposed flats, midnight runs, beach views and scenic gravel trails on the nearly 200-mile […]

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Autocross at Hoodoo and Oregon Raceway Park

Weaving through cones, pushing speed and practicing safety with Autocross Club of Central Oregon
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Autocross isn’t the most popular sport in Central Oregon, but there is an active community that gets together and provides opportunities for drivers to take on cone courses. The Autocross Club of Central Oregon has hosted six events this spring/summer and has seven more in store. So, what is autocross? In autocross, drivers use traffic […]

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Get Pumped for Amphitheater Special Guests

Three openers to put on your radar and show up early for
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There’s a massive buzz around the headliners gracing the stage this summer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Chris Stapleton, The Lumineers, Neil Young, 3 Doors Down and many more household names. With big name artists, comes up-and-coming, talented openers. Here are some special guests you may have missed when reading the big type on concert […]

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Meals to Look Forward to While Hiking

In homage to our Summer Adventure issue, tips on enjoying the meals on your next outdoor backpacking/hiking adventure
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Are you tired of pulling a smushed PB&J from your bag? Are you finding yourself choking down bland oatmeal or trying to eat enough protein bars to fill your morning belly? Are you opening up your backpack to the stench of lukewarm hotdogs that have been waiting for dinnertime? If you know, you know. Hiking […]

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Buzzing About Wildflowers and Pollinators

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory hosts its annual Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival
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The Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival will showcase regional flowering plants and native pollination species at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. The family-friendly festival takes place Saturday, June 24 from 9am-3pm. “We try to take a look at the biodiversity of the high desert ecosystem and showcase that for people. When you look around […]

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A Songwriter Sunset Session

Three local musicians — Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker — will perform at The Commons
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Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker will serenade Central Oregon with acoustic sets and storytelling lyrics as the sun goes down on Saturday, June 24, outside of The Commons Cafe & Taproom in the Mirror Pond Plaza. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring concert-style folding chairs. The idea for the Songwriter Sunset Session series was […]

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2023 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival

Ultimate jam-packed weekend for athletes
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The 27th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival brings a weekend full of races and fun for endurance athletes from June 15 to 18. From biking to swimming to running, the festival hosts a variety of competitive racing events. Kicking off the weekend, the Pilot Butte Challenge will set the tone for the rest of […]

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Country Harmony with Muscadine Bloodline

General Duffy’s will host southern country duo as a part of the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series
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National touring southern country duo, Muscadine Bloodline, performs at General Duffy’s Waterhole on Thursday, June 22, showcasing classic county harmonies and authentic lyrics. Bend’s Century Drive will warm up the stage, bringing a country twist to the mix. Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster met in 2012, both with dreams to pursue big-time music careers. After […]

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The Copper Children’s Sounds of Love and Groovy Vibration

Five-piece band combines folk, soul and psychedelic rock
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Denver-based The Copper Children will perform at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on June 14. Putting authenticity, love and harmony at the forefront of its performances, the five-piece group invites Central Oregon to jam and feel the feels. “We want to just take [the audience] on a journey into a heart space. Into a place where […]

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Pride Month Has Arrived. Here's Where to Find the Fun

Drag shows, markets, parties and lots and lots of queer joy
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June is Pride Month, and Central Oregon has a jam-packed month in store. From drag shows to writing workshops to dance parties, this list of events offers people a variety of ways to celebrate queer joy and support the LGBTQ+ community. We talked with John Kish — owner of Somewhere That’s Green and The Greenhouse […]

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