Mt. Bachelor Snow Report: Powder; Snowline: 1740m. Snow Depth: 97″/base; 119″/summit. Heavy snow is forecast for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 21-23, with snow line falling to resort level. Albeit a dry January in Central Oregon, with less precipitation so far this month, December was one of the wettest in terms of rain in western […]
Brian Jennings
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Go Here 1/20-1/27
Central Oregon backcountry by snowshoes & candlelight Feb. 3 -24: COCC offers snowshoe course for beginners Central Oregon Community College is offering a way to participate in the winter beauty of our nearby yet remote backcountry through a three-week beginner course for snowshoe enthusiasts. Instructor Molly Johnson takes students across scenic meadows and through majestic […]
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Bullies Go Home!
Great Old Broads for Wilderness rally for public lands
Local members of the group Great Old Broads for Wilderness joined to send a strong message to the armed occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, south of Burns in Harney County on Friday. They called them bullies and demanded that they leave the refuge. They also demanded prosecution of the occupiers for confiscation of […]
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Go Here 1/13-1/20
The southeast Oregon high desert, encompassing the Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Oregon. First, it’s an ancient land that, according to archaeologists, has supported man for nearly 15,000 years. Second, the landscape supports a rich and diverse habitat for hundreds of wildlife species – most notably pronghorn […]
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Canyonland Conservation
Diverse groups work toward consensus on Owyhee
One of Oregon’s strongest attractions is its outdoor environment. The state has it all—a rugged coastline, a fertile valley, snowcapped mountains, and an expansive desert. Much of the landscape is federally owned, which means that the people own it and can recreate on it. In fact, more than half of Oregon’s landmass is maintained by […]
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Go Here 1/6-1/13
With the holidays behind us, ample snow in the mountains, and perhaps a new (or even old) camera in hand, there are a few upcoming seminars and lectures that may enhance your outdoor photographic skills. And, the winter skies also present an excellent opportunity to gaze at the sun, moon, and stars. Stargazing in Sunriver […]
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Go Here 12/30-1/6
By Brian Jennings Plowing Through Powder With an abundance of snow piling up in the mountains, one of the best ways to enjoy the winter beauty is by snowmobile. There is plenty of the white stuff, since the nearby mountains average approximately 30 feet of snowfall a year. And there is plenty to explore. The […]
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Just Another Hole in the Wall
Rat Hole Brewing expands to Sunriver
Central Oregon has more than 30 craft breweries. Oregon—and Bend in particular—have been honored with countless awards and national publicity touting the progressive beer culture found here. The competition is keen, and the varieties and styles seem endless. Bend’s Rat Hole Brew Pub in the Old Mill District, and now also in Sunriver’s Business Park, […]
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Glow By Tube
Blacklight Blast sets Sunriver aglow
Shawn Cannon has a glowing secret. With a hearty laugh, the recreation director for the Sunriver Owners’ Association (SROA) freely admits that she is a “blacklight addict” who becomes overly excited about staging blacklight events. She says her colleagues sometimes have to temper her enthusiasm. Cannon has good reason to be excited, as the SROA […]
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Go Here 12/23-12/30
With winter upon us and snow falling in the mountains, there is an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the solitude offered by our Central Oregon backcountry. One popular winter outing is a trek to Elk Lake Resort on the Cascade Lakes Highway. In the winter you can only drive as far as Mt. Bachelor; from […]