Tiffany Neptune
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Hot Spring Hype

Why these hot, mineral-rich pools are good for your health, and some soaking dos and don’ts
by Tiffany Neptune

Whether day tripping or planning a perfect weekend getaway, nearby hot springs offer Central Oregonians a comfortingly warm escape from the winter cold. These geothermally heated, mineral-rich waters rise out of the earth’s interior through fissures and cracks after making contact with very hot rocks deep below, and in the right conditions pool — naturally […]

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“Sorry, I’m Booked.”

Book-loving introverts in Bend are meeting publicly, to read privately
by Tiffany Neptune

Buying versus borrowing. Cover art. Yearly reading goals. Paper and Kindle and audiobooks. Color-coded bookshelves. Bookish dialogue enveloped the back corner high-top table where eight women circled, books in tow, awaiting their hour of silent reading among restaurant-goers out for a Sunday afternoon drink at Broken Top Bottle Shop last month. Because as much as […]

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Plunging into the Piercing Cold

Why people are submerging their bodies into the icy Deschutes River, and the health benefits of cold-water immersion therapy
by Tiffany Neptune

“We can do hard things. We can do hard things. We can do hard things.” Up to their shoulders in the frigid river waters at Miller’s Landing Park, wearing bathing suits and beanies, three women chant together while one woman’s watch timer clocks the passing minutes. Doing the hard thing, plunging — quite literally — […]

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Interstellar Light Show Rocks the Night!

December’s annual Geminid Meteor Shower is considered one of the best and most reliable extraterrestrial night sky performances
by Tiffany Neptune

Astrophiles are heading outdoors in all parts of the world this December to catch the astronomical show of the year — a celestial masterpiece of streaking lights. On an average night, stargazers can spot one to two “shooting stars” per hour, but during a meteor shower, like August’s annual Perseid Meteor Shower, avid sky watchers […]

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Pride Year-Round: Matti Joy’s Counter-Cultural Narrative

Local artist & singer songwriter fosters community with lyrically driven folk music
by Tiffany Neptune

Pride month might be over, but we’re never done bragging about Bend’s queer community. Transgender and queer artist and singer songwriter, Matti Joy challenges the status quo of gender, sexuality, religion and culture, describing her original gender-fluid music as “Fingerstyle guitar and lyrically driven folk to make you laugh, cry, swoon and fight for your […]

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Spelunking Safely: Caves Bring Science and Adventure Together

What to know before escaping unbearable weather and heading below the surface
by Tiffany Neptune

Whether it’s 95 degrees outside or 15, Central Oregon’s local caves offer a scenic and unique underground adventure. Because caves are not affected by surface weather patterns, they tend to hold a constant year-round temperature. In Central Oregon, caves stay between 42 and 45 degrees, no matter the season. Cold, dark and rugged, most of […]

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Boatpacking With Dogs: A How-To

A summer lakeside camping experience for water lovers and their favorite furry companions
by Tiffany Neptune

Central Oregon is host to a slew of dog-friendly adventures, but there’s one that stands out: boatpacking. It’s like backpacking, but on a boat, and SUPs and kayaks are perfect personal transports! Local lakes including Sparks Lake and Waldo Lake make for great boatpacking trips complete with glorious evening stargazing shows. Last summer, I loaded […]

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