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Dry Canyon and Cline Buttes offer great outdoor opportunities for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and nature enthusiasts
Everybody loves options. Whether it's deciding which of the 20+ breweries in Central Oregon to visit or which trail to take, we love having choices.
By Damian Fagan
Jul 21, 2021
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A tiny brigade confounds a pair of naturalists committed to natural eradication
Well, our move to Eugene has opened up a new challenge for us: an invasion of tiny ants. And, oh boy, have they moved in!
By Jim Anderson
Jul 21, 2021
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Summer is just getting started in Redmond
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.
By Megan Burton
Jul 21, 2021
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A heat wave is tough for those without the option of going indoors
Well, good people, the heat is upon us. We've been warned it was coming, and here it is. The impact(s) of Climate Change we can feel and touch.
By Jim Anderson
Jul 14, 2021
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Getting that 'Bend starter kit' of outdoor equipment is tougher this year, with gear shortages happening locally and nationally
What's more traumatic to a Bendite? Ravaged and empty shelves where toilet paper once was, or not knowing when you'll receive that new piece of recreation equipment you ordered months ago?
By K.M. Collins
Jul 14, 2021
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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?
By Megan Burton
Jul 14, 2021
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Low river flows abound—a bummer for recreationalists and ecology alike
As soon as we left the bank, sharky rocks were biting at our oars on every side. A scrape here, a drag there.
By K.M. Collins
Jul 7, 2021
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At dusk or dawn, look for these swooping, diving hunters on their constant mission to devour flying insects
Ahh, summertime in Central Oregon—days that seem to stretch on forever, dusk walks around town as the sun dips below the Three Sisters, and then there's the diving flight of common nighthawks. These unusual birds are fascinating on so many fronts, from their nesting behavior to their diving displays to their annual migration.
By Jana Hemphill
Jul 7, 2021
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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.
By Megan Burton
Jul 7, 2021
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Spending a night—or many—with your boat, your gear and a gaggle of stars
Have you ever dreamt about paddling out to a distant shoreline or island and spending the night? If you have, then this article is for you!
By K.M. Collins
Jun 30, 2021
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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.
By Megan Burton
Jun 30, 2021
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How to get your kids on the trail and have fun
School's out for summer! (I hope you sang that in your best Alice Cooper rock voice!)
By Sarah Mowry
Jun 16, 2021
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