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 […]
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.
Gung Ho for Tyler Rich and Kylie Morgan
Living in Central Oregon, many folk and country singers make their way through venues in the area. Tyler Rich and Kylie Morgan put a pop spin on traditional country music and are bringing a little something different to the weekend entertainment lineup. Bringing love songs and groovy country tunes, the “Thinking We’re In Love” tour […]
Save the Planet with Go Clean Energy
Plan projects and practices to help save the planet, save money and promote clean energy Thursday at the 7th Annual Go Clean Energy Conference. Hosted at Central Oregon Community College, the event invites businesses, government and all individuals interested in clean energy solutions to join for a day full of speakers, vendors and networking. This […]
Fall Drinks: Cardamom Latte at The Commons
Holding a hot, spicy, sweet drink in hand while walking in the chilly weather is a feeling that’s hard to beat when rounding up fall activities. It’s a simple pleasure that we forget about in the spring and summer months. This autumn season is all about drinks with a splash of fall flavor—and not the […]
Breakfast Burrito Roundup: Strictly the Yummiest at Strictly Organic
It may not be the first place you think of when you think of burritos, but it’s a go-to spot to satisfy the big breakfast burrito craving that everyone experiences. Anytime I walk by, drive by or go into Strictly Organic, I almost always see people leaving the shop with a smile on their face […]
“Fleeting Time” with hometown Olympian Ben Ferguson
Bend’s very own Ben Ferguson, Olympic snowboarder and Winter X Games athlete, is releasing his film, “Fleeting Time” this Saturday with Homestead Creative. Co-produced by Red Bull Media, the world premiere is happening right here in Bend, at the Tower Theatre on Oct. 1 at 7pm. From Olympic halfpipe athlete to famous freerider, “Fleeting Time” […]
Run the River for Street Dog Hero
Street Dog Hero is giving Central Oregon a reason to run this weekend. For all ages and all experience levels, the Street Dog Hero Third Annual Heroes on the Run 5K event is back. Attendees can listen to live music, meet adoptable dogs, run for a cause and find their favorite food cart to eat […]

