Planet Earth is a mysterious place. New discoveries happen daily, and age-old questions still remain unanswered. Our home in Central Oregon has its fair share of enigmas. If you’re open-minded, enjoy a good story and like to embark on adventures, you may find a lifetime of mysteries in which to pursue, right out your front […]
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Beast Mode
Sticking near Bend, but busting a multi-sport day for the regular Joe
Want to accomplish an Instagram-able day off? Need to challenge yourself and impress your friends and loved ones? Consider taking three of your favorite Central Oregon sporting pastimes and pulling an outdoor trifecta. Beast Mode days are a great way to expand the boundaries of what a “day’s worth” of activities can include. The Intel: […]
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Growing Pains
How not to be a d#*k: Reminders for visitors, area noobs and hardened locals
Bend is getting more popular every day. A study of Deschutes County by Portland State University found that, on average, the city of Bend is growing at a rate of 4 percent per decade. The current population sits at 94,520, according to the most recent U.S. Census estimates. Remember when there was only one Thai […]
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Bridging the Gap
Think your outdoor buddies have to be your own age or gender? These locals beg to differ
Outdoor experience and adventure are integral to the DNA of living in Central Oregon. Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, dense forests, crystal clear rivers and spectacular rocks, many who live and visit here do so for the diversity in the landscape, and for the myriad options available for “getting out.” The high desert, it seems, has […]
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Get Your Gravel On
Winter, spring, summer or fall, cycling on pavement is not your only option
Central Oregon is a prime destination for cyclists, with recreational and professional spinners alike coveting the diversity and accessibility of the road and trail networks. Mountain bikes get the most attention—and for good reason. Over 300 miles of single track await those who like the dirt. Plenty of road riders seek the roadways as well, […]