Hello readers! Hopefully, you all set some lofty goals at the beginning of 2024 when it comes to exploring Oregon. Because we live in such a large state, full of diverse history and geography, I set goals the beginning of each year to visit specific places. I might not get to all of them, but […]
Joshua Savage
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Savage in Bend
Does Bend have
an “underground?”
Here we are, back again for the final “Savage in Bend” question of 2023! This one comes from Jon Jones, perhaps better known around town as The Bend Foodie, thanks to the well-known and appetizing Facebook Group of the same name. Jones heard a rumor and wants to know, “Did Bend ever have a secret […]
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It’s a Snow Day!
How to build your own snow fort or igloo
Many may remember “Snowmaggedon of 2017”, as well as the winter of 2019, which also had a considerable amount of snow. In fact, February 25, 2019 ranks fifth on the all-time list of daily snowfall in Bend! We may not get quite as much snow this season, but more often than not the city transforms […]
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Savage in Bend: Exposing the Quirks That Make Central Oregon Unique
The Pilot Butte Airport
Hello amazing readers! Here we are again for Round Two of Savage in Bend, a new column where curious individuals submit those burning questions about everything Central Oregon. Our latest question comes from avid “Source Weekly” reader Dennis D. who asks, “What do you know about the Pilot Butte airport? Nada. I have to admit, […]
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What in the World to Do with a Teenager?
In an outdoor-adventure wonderland such as Bend,
some tips for getting teens on board
The transition has hit. As of this summer I officially have two teenagers living at home. As my daughters become young adults, the thought of hiking or biking any significant distance immediately elicits resistance and strong complaints from both of them. One would assume that growing up in Bend would automatically instill an appreciation and […]
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Fall Excursions
With cooler temps and fewer tourists, fall is the perfect time to venture out
The kids have started school, the days are shorter and the daily routine has returned, but no need to stop traveling. In fact, fall can be one of the best seasons to discover new adventures. Whether a day trip, a Saturday and Sunday or a long weekend (kids always seem to be getting an extra […]
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Savage in Bend: Exposing the Quirks That Make Central Oregon Unique
In this new column, a Bend author and enthusiastic local answers your questions about Central Oregon
Hello Central Oregonians! Welcome to the newest column for the Source Weekly. I’m a southerner (from Mississippi) stranded (perhaps permanently) in the Pacific Northwest. Like the majority of us, I landed in Bend and fell in love with the area. Also like most of us, I love the outdoors, but I feel we often overlook […]
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It’s Baby Season!
Where to experience new animal life in Central Oregon
After a long winter, most Central Oregonians look forward to warmer weather and a little color to the landscape. The High Desert morphs as flowers bloom, leaves sprout and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors finally arrives. Spring and summer signal a time of new life, especially for the array of animals, domesticated and […]
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Kids Have a Voice: Save Skyline Forest
Skyline Forest, a huge tract of undeveloped land located west of Bend, has been a source of concern for quite some time. At almost 33,000 acres, this pristine privately owned area is for sale. Conservationists worry about heightened wildfire risk, loss of wildlife habitat and other negative impacts of development. Central Oregon LandWatch has stepped […]
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Thermal Magic
Discover Oregon’s Bounty of Hot Springs
During the summer, the invigorating cold waters of the Deschutes River and the Cascade Lakes are a welcome respite from the heat. When the winter weather hits, though, it’s the exact opposite. We search for ways to warm our bodies—wood stoves, layers of clothing and hot chocolate. Not all of us own or have easy […]