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San Juan Islands: Beat the Crowds With an Autumn Kayak Adventure

A s is the case with most scenic destinations in the Northwest, lifelong kayaker Geoff Frank says, "Post Labor Day, the tourist crowds in the San Juans dissipate and the Islands are much more enjoyable."

By K.M Collins Sep 28, 2017

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Go Here: Pine Mountain: An escape from smoky skies

Who's this trip for?

By Kim Cooper Findling Sep 13, 2017

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What's What?

A breakdown of the waves at Bend's Whitewater Park

By K.M Collins Aug 23, 2017

Cascade Lakes Relay & Twilight 5K — Two Races You Can't Miss

Cascade Lakes Relay

By Magdalena Bokowa Aug 2, 2017

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Go Here: Haulin' Aspen

Central Oregon's only trail marathon

By Shilo Grayson Jul 26, 2017

Go Here: Three Creek Lake and Hiking

Three Creek Lake and Hiking

By Kim Cooper Findling Jun 28, 2017

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Go Here: Calling all Paddleboarders

Invitation to enter the annual Desert Orthopedic Bend Paddleboard Challenge

By K.M Collins Jun 14, 2017

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ONDA's 30th Anniversary, High Desert Classic & Bicycle Films

Friday, June 30

By The Source Staff Jun 7, 2017

Go Here: Ready to rock your weekend?

Recommendation for outdoor fun, straight from one of Bend's guide book authors.

Day Trip: Camp Sherman and the Metolius River

By Kim Cooper Findling May 31, 2017

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Go Here: Summer Bike Events in Central Oregon

With bikes on our brain, here are a few of the cycle events

With bikes on our brain, here are a few of the cycle events happening in our area over the next two months

By Magdalena Bokowa May 10, 2017

What's Going On?

Today Thu, Oct 19th

Open Mic

Strictly Organic Coffee Company - Fresh talent and fresh coffee every week....
Paul Eddy

The Lot - Whether performing solo, with the The Beatles cover band Juju Eyeball, or the retro C&W band Long Tall Eddy, you'll always get his best....
Melanie Rose Dyer and Daniel Cooper

Chops Bistro - All original acoustic folk-rock, Americana and blues....

Today Thu, Oct 19th

Fall Colors Hike

Rimrock Ranch - Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow to explore the fall colors. See unique rock formations, walk along the banks of the willow and cottonwood lined creek turned gold...
Fall Ponderosa Seedling Sale

Sunriver Nature Center - Fall is the ideal time for planting Ponderosa Pines. Stop by the Sunriver Nature Center for the annual fall sale of Ponderosa Pine seedlings. Seedlings will be available in various...
Moms Running Group

FootZone - All moms welcome with or without strollers. 3-4.5 mile run at 8-12 minute mile paces. This is a fun and encouraging group for moms of all running levels. Runs occur...

Today Thu, Oct 19th

Backpack Explorers – Dinosaurs Roar!

High Desert Museum - Don backpacks filled with exciting artifacts while journeying through the museum’s nature trails and exhibits. Parents and children investigate science, art, music, stories and culture. Ages 3-5. Pre-registration required....
Toddler Creativity Lab

Base Camp Studio - An art class specifically designed for toddlers to engage in age-appropriate, open-ended art making activities. Children will have the chance to explore a variety of materials in a safe and...
DD Ranch Pumpkin Patch

DD Ranch - Activities include Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Kids Corral, Hay Maze, DD Dirt Express, Hay Ride, Potato Cannon, Cowboy Arcade and much more!...

Reader Reviews

Re: Sahalee Park
- Nice park could use more shade on the middle
- Posted by Mel Martinez
- on July 30, 2017
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