Created by the tumultuous relationship between molten rock and water, dozens of hot springs emerge seemingly scattershot across Oregon’s landscape, illustrating our geologic past and providing the adventuresome with a broad spectrum of relaxation opportunities. Paulina Lake Hot Springs Found in the crater of the Newberry Caldera, Paulina Lake is rife with geothermal activity. Hot […]
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Go Here: Bike Rides
Bear Creek Road-Alfalfa Market Road Loop, Fryrear Loop and Tumalo Loop
Back in March when the city was looking for a slogan, I humbly suggested “Bend: so much awesome, so little time.” It didn’t win, but c’mon, rings true, doesn’t it? There is so much to be done and behold around these parts, trying to squeeze it all in on even the longest of timelines is […]
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Go Here! 9/25-10/2
Community Supported Agriculture
For so many of us soil-loving, veggie-munching Bendites it’s nearly impossible to think of autumn without also conjuring up images of fall harvest. As days get shorter, leaves turn, and a certain nip greets the air both morning and night, why not get to know your local Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) by getting hands […]
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Go Here: Rimrock Ranch, Thomas Preserve, Spring Creek
Since 2005, Deschutes Land Trust has been working to conserve and restore a diverse selection of lands in the area. To date, they have protected more than 8,000 acres of prime Central Oregon landscape from commercial development. Five of these stunning areas—Camp Polk Meadow, Indian Ford Meadow, Metolius, Thomas Island, and Whychus Canyon—are community preserves […]
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Go Here: Treehouse Resorts
Unleash Your Inner Monkey
Just four-ish hours to the south, your inner monkey awaits. Perhaps best known for Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction Oregon contains not one, but two treehouse hotels. These aren’t the makeshift treehouses, but fully pimped out cribs, with real beds, plumbing, and appliances. Out ‘n’ About Treesort Technically located about 10 miles south of […]
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Craig Wilhelm Loves Bend, Doesn’t Get Recycling
For love of Bend, the recycling was lost? Sitting down to dinner (popcorn) in front of the TV tonight (don’t judge me), I noticed Oregon House District 54 candidate Craig Wilhelm’s new campaign spot. Craig takes us on a walking tour of all the great Bend things he wants to protect. Ah, the mountains! Ah, […]
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Go Here 9/4-9/11
High Desert Wildlands
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act which allows for protection of some of the nation’s most stunning and desolate landscapes. What better way to celebrate the wildlands of Central and Eastern Oregon by getting out and experiencing the diverse environments and vistas. Two lesser known areas, the Owyhee Canyonlands and the Greater […]
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Go Here 8/28-9/4
With Labor Day here, a farewell to float tubes may be in order. But, cooler shorter days don’t mean time to hibernate; instead, they make for perfect biking weather. It’s no secret Bend is bike-nut crazy, but not all of us were born on berms, with mud coursing through our veins. For those new to […]
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Go Here: Balancing Rocks
Northwest of Lake Billy Chinook a road dead ends into a short dirt trail, and at the end of that trail lies one of the most spectacular and unusual remnants of Oregon’s volcanic history. Known only as Balancing Rocks, it is exactly as the name suggests, a field of massive boulders precariously balanced atop stone […]
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Go Here! 8/7-8/14
With both the super moon (August 10) and Perseid meteor shower (August 11-13), this is truly a stellar week for sky gazing. And there are few places in the United States better than Central Oregon to stand slack jawed in utter astonishment or to make wishes on shooting stars. Cascade Lakes Paddle This is the […]