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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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Go Here: Smith Rock Trail Party

With many visitors comes trail damage and user-made trails
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Running and hiking the scenic trails of Central Oregon is popular with community members and visitors. With the flowing Deschutes River, magnificent rock formations and ever-changing nature, Smith Rock is a state park in Oregon that sees many recreators over the course of the year. And with many visitors, comes trail damage and user-made trails.  […]

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Go Here: Happy Girls Run

Happy Girls Run has been putting on races for over 10 years to provide a supportive and inclusive running environment for women.
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Uniting female athletes and providing a bonding space for women to run together, Happy Girls Run is hosting a half-marathon and a 5K race in Sisters on Saturday, Nov. 5. With two races to choose from, runners of all levels can participate. The half-marathon race will wind through the Peterson Ridge Trail system, beneath the […]

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Pumpkin Waste: Alternatives to the Landfill

With 1 billion pounds of pumpkins tossed out each year, composting, feeding to livestock and baking new recipes are sustainable alternatives
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Pumpkins make decorating for Halloween easy. Grab an orange, plump pumpkin or a quirky, naturally patterned gourd from a local grocery store for a couple of bucks, put it on your stoop or in your windowsill, sit back and relax into the chilling weather of fall. Sounds great, right? No plastic, no big spending and […]

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Bend Witches Paddle the Deschutes

A Bend-style Halloween event in support of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
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The 4th Annual Bend Witches Paddle will take place on Halloween Day, Oct. 31, from 3-5pm at Riverbend Park. The concept is simple. Community members dress up as a witch or warlock, grab a paddleboard and head out to Riverbend Park to paddle down the Deschutes River. This event is in support of the MountainStar […]

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Gung Ho for Pints for Ponies

For every pint sold at Redmond’s Wild Ride Brewing, $1 will go to HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary
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Wild Ride Brewing will host a fundraising event for the HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5-8pm, called Pints for Ponies. For every pint sold, $1 will go directly to the nonprofit organization. HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c) nonprofit that provides safe spaces and forever homes for older horses that have suffered […]

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Darlingside Delivers Textured Harmonies

Folk-rooted band will take the stage at Volcanic Theatre Pub this weekend
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Darlingside is filling the Volcanic Theatre Pub with blending harmonies on Friday, Oct. 28 with support from Andrea von Kampen. This folk band is all about layering harmonies to create texture and experimental tunes that take listeners on a journey. Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukhar, Harris Paseltiner and David Senft met in northwest Massachusetts, started releasing […]

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Trimming the Trails forCross Country Season

Trail maintenance work parties hosted by the Meissner Nordic club keep cross country trails safe and clean
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Meissner Nordic Ski Club hosts cross country trail maintenance parties every year before it starts dumping snow. This year, the work parties are on Thursdays and Saturdays until the end of October. Volunteers are asked to be at the grooming shed at 9am to get going on trail projects. The trails are located at Virginia […]

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Hayden Homes First Concert Release for 2023

Death Cab for Cutie is coming to Bend next year, and Hayden Homes will release more show dates before end of the year
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced its first show for the 2023 concert season. Death Cab for Cutie, the American indie/alternative rock band, is performing at Hayden Homes Amphitheater with special guest Lomelda on Saturday, June 17. Pre-sale is on Thursday and general sale is Friday. Originally dubbed the Les Schwab Amphitheater until a name change this […]

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Gear Guide for Winter Recreation

Be mindful with purchasing outdoor equipment and winter gear
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When realizing that you need a new pair of ski pants, gloves or boots for the upcoming winter season, it’s beneficial to evaluate your options. Sometimes you think your only option is to walk into REI and spend too much money, but that isn’t the case. Looking for gear? Visit a used outdoor-gear store. Visiting […]

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Pre-Season is Ski Film Season

Find a seat in the Tower Theatre and get stoked for ski and snowboard season with fellow winter athletes
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It’s ski film season. Right before all the mountains open their lifts to restless skiers and snowboarders waiting to shred down the freshly fallen snow, October and November is when ski and snowboard movies hit theaters. In Bend, they’re at the Tower Theatre.  Attending an in-person ski film on tour is an experience attendees won’t […]

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