The Pacific Northwest is rife with stories about Bigfoot lurking in the forests nearby. The potential for a mysterious creature to be hidden in the vast expanse of the West sounds entirely reasonable for some and complete fiction for others. For those hoping to dive into the truth of the Bigfoot stories, a few experts […]
Megan Burton
A journalist and sometime historian with Midwest roots, Megan found home in the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not covering local stories, you’ll find her outside—running trails, scrambling rocks, or trying something new that usually requires a helmet.
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Relay Runs with Your Crew
Cascade Lakes Relay and Beer Chase Series give Central Oregonians a reason to run
While running solo can be a good way to unwind and get away from it all, running with support makes crushing goals even easier. What’s a marathon finish line without the signs and cheers from the crowd? For folks looking to soak up some community fun while getting active, Cascade Relays offers relay races that […]
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Speeding Around the Mountain
Gravity Race Series and GraviCross return to Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor is more than just a ski resort with opportunities for all kinds of summer recreation. Brews, sunset dinners and chats with forest rangers offer laidback mountain time with plenty of views. If you’re looking for a little more adventure, there are the always popular zip lining routes and hiking trails, as well as […]
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Celebrate Summer, Together Again
The First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival Returns
Summer is a special time in Central Oregon: events, tourists and outdoor adventures galore. After the Fourth of July holiday weekend, locals and visitors will see the return of an annual favorite, the Bend Summer Festival, which was canceled in 2020, like so many other events. Downtown Bend comes alive for the weekend with artists, […]
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Celebrate & Support Oregon’s Indigenous Heritage
The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off its annual membership drive
Just an hour north of Bend lies a striking structure that houses The Museum at Warm Springs. The museum is a cultural hub that has been preserving and sharing the traditions of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs since 1993. The annual membership drive is an effort to raise awareness about its mission and to […]
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Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Oregon
Events highlighting Freedom Day and a march to take back the Butte
On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom from slavery in Texas. Since then, Americans continue to celebrate Juneteenth and emancipation in the United States. The annual holiday will be celebrated locally this year, thanks to several nonprofits and community organizations coming together to host a family-friendly event. Speakers will share the […]
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Wellness Hits the Road
Q&A with Gather Sauna House, a new mobile sauna
Not long ago I chatted with Halina Kowalski and Amber Holm, the team behind a new mobile sauna house, while getting my own steam on. Stepping into The Coyote Den with the Gather Sauna House nestled on its property, truly feels like you are being transported into a Baltic spa getaway. We sweated and relaxed […]
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Get Your Art on, All Weekend Long
First Fridays return for Bend and Redmond, and a new art show comes to Redmond, too
In another sign of the times, locals will flock to the downtown areas of both Bend and Redmond this week to take part in an annual summer tradition. Plus, more art shows are on the way for the weekend. Bend First Friday It’s starting to feel like summer around Central Oregon! The season is kicking […]
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Not Just a Number
Remembering those who gave their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq this Memorial Day
A community tradition is returning this Memorial Day: a reminder of why Americans mark this day as a national holiday. We Are Remembering – Not Just a Number is continuous reading of the names of those who perished in the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001. Organizers held the first event in 2008, on […]
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Hitting The Trail, Wheels Spinning
Grit Clinics & Ladies All Ride offer camps and classes to up your mountain biking game this summer
I love a good winding hike in the forest or desert wilderness of Central Oregon. In addition, I relish the chance to get out on the road and ride to work or through town. As a seemingly perfect blend of these two activities, mountain biking began to pique my interest as soon as I stepped foot […]