If Shiv Shakti isn’t yet a household name in Central Oregon, he should be. The man is on a mission. His goal? To put Bend on the map as a model of self-sustainability where citizens have access to fresh, healthy and locally grown food. Shakti’s passion for agriculture began in Punjab, India, a region known […]
Joshua Savage
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Here’s to our Neighbor
Tips for an easy, enjoyable spring break in Washington
Like many local families, ours takes full advantage of the school vacations. Christmas and spring break, summer vacation or even a long weekend – it’s time to travel! Although our beautiful state of Oregon has no shortage of captivating places to visit, sometimes it’s fun to venture out a little further from home. Fortunately, close […]
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From Obsidian to Agate
Oregon adventures in rockhounding
After moving to Oregon, my family and I quickly became addicted to rockhounding. What is rockhounding, you may ask? People who search for and collect rocks or other minerals are considered rockhounds. Geologically, Oregon is one of the best places in the entire United States to search for and discover beautiful natural treasures like sunstone, […]
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Savage in Bend: Exposing The Quirks That Make Central Oregon Unique
Gold in Central Oregon?!
Happy New Year! Did everyone make a resolution to send me a great question this year? At the very least, I hope you all made resolutions to get outside and explore Central Oregon. Speaking of outdoor activities, I was recently looking into the topic of rockhounding for our sister magazine, Bend Nest, and decided to […]
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A Hunt for the Perfect Tree
Central Oregon has no shortage of forests or trees. As we take those scenic drives, especially near the holiday season, it seems like every other tree is the perfect Christmas tree. If only we could cut one down to take home and decorate. Guess what? We can! There’s something magical about the natural aroma of […]
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Savage in Bend: Exposing the Quirks that Make Central Oregon Unique
The Dirty Deschutes
Hello readers! Let’s dive right into our question. Sherri, a longtime local resident, asks, “When I was a kid, it was illegal to swim in the Deschutes River in Bend. Yet now, thousands of people float the river and swim all summer long. What makes it safer today?” What good is such a beautiful river […]
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More Than Just Cookies
Girl Scouts of the High Desert
Around February, shoppers may start to notice those brightly colored boxes and big smiles at the supermarkets and other businesses around town. Your home might receive a knock on the door from an eager young lady or two wearing a green vest covered in patches and carrying a clipboard. Everyone loves Girl Scout cookie time, […]
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Savage in Bend: Kesey and Worthy
What’s with all the Ken Kesey lore at Worthy Brewing?
After taking an ambitious road trip through the United States this summer, I’m excited to return to Central Oregon. The reasons are many, but beer is one of them. When traveling, I like to visit breweries. I often find some special spots, but very few compare to Bend. Not only is the beer better here, […]
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Savage in Bend: What’s up with the art & graffiti in Bend?
This month’s question deals with the illegal activity of tagging, but I thought it would be fun to give it a cultural spin
It’s summer! Hopefully, everyone is enjoying Central Oregon’s natural beauty and the diversity of our local culture through art, music and other creative pursuits. This month’s question deals with the illegal activity of tagging, but I thought it would be fun to give it a cultural spin. Sean R. asks, “How does the city deal […]
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A Trip to the Wallowas
A summer road trip with plenty of mountain adventures
The Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon turned out to be the first of our many planned summer trips. The choice was a good one. Driving east along the Colombia River on I-84, near the town of Pendleton, everything suddenly became lusher and greener. By the time we arrived at Wallowa Lake, I could see why […]
