An exhibit where LGBTQ people in rural spaces could find and forge meaningful connections at the High Desert Museum.
Caitlin Richmond
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Enough Love
A climbing group wants to build a guest house adjacent to Smith Rock, a place some claim is already “loved to death.” Meanwhile, a new Master Plan for the park is still in flux.
Whether for hiking, biking, climbing or just taking photos, there’s no doubt that Smith Rock State Park is an appealing stop in Central Oregon. Travel Oregon capitalized on that with its “7 Wonders of Oregon” marketing campaign, including the park as one of the wonders of Oregon. That campaign is one of the reasons Al […]
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No Girl Left Behind
At this year’s I Like Pie run, a gaggle of girls will represent the program aimed at encouraging active lifestyles
O ne of the perks of living in Central Oregon is being surrounded by people who live an active life, whether it’s through skiing, running, climbing, cycling or a myriad of other sports. But the upside of this can also work against you. Being surrounded by other athletic people can be intimidating. When you’re huffing […]
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Brian Potwin
Bike guy, active transportation
manager—and a lot more
“I’m an experienced bike rider. It’s easy for me to bike around town. But it can ge hard for others. They don’t find it easy, and I want to be able to share that experience with them.” — Brian Potwin M any Bendites might think of Brian Potwin as “The Bike Guy,” since he works […]
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Best Budtender
Justin McCune
S ometimes being the best takes years of practice, but for Justin McCune, voted Best Budtender, it’s only taken him three months to “eclipse” all other budtenders. A relatively new hire at Miracle Greens, McCune hit the ground running, hitting the books and doing some experiential learning. “I picked two strains and got really familiar […]
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Best Way to Get Around
(without your big-ass truck)
W e all know that the traffic in Bend is insane, especially in the summertime. But if you’re driving your car, you’re part of the problem. Sure, you could bike to work, but there’s always the possibility that you’ll get hit by a texting driver, inching along Third Street. There are runners who would tell […]
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Eclipsing All Other Views
The first permit issued on the Warm Springs side of Mt. Jefferson means unprecedented views for eclipse viewing
O n Aug. 21, the vast majority of people in Central Oregon will be staring at the sky, watching the moon move in front of the sun, and seeing dusk hit in the middle of the morning. Many will still have to go to work, and those who don’t will likely be seeking out the […]
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Riding for Survivors
Tour des Chutes raises money for local cancer survivors—and offers a plethora of fun rides
Road biking can seem intimidating, with the spandex shorts and the skinny tires and the really long races. But in Bend, there are a lot of cyclists who want to watch other people get out there on those skinny tires. If you’ve been contemplating wiggling into some spandex and hitting the road to challenge yourself—but […]
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Hikers Haven
5 hikes you need to do right now
Summer’s Here! With the official arrival of summer, here are five hikes you should do right now—before the extreme heat, the big crowds, and so on… The Cascade Lakes Highway is finally open past Mt. Bachelor, cyclists are gleefully riding along the Mckenzie Highway while the cars wait, and with warmer weather upon us, you […]
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Source Spotlight: Lacey Champagne
Offering a resource for artists in downtown Bend
“There is a lot of talent in Bend. People who have never gotten to be in a gallery can get more connected and more involved now.” — Lacey Champagne You’ve probably heard the saying, “An artist is only as good as his tools.” While talent does play a big part, having the right supplies doesn’t […]