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A Crane Fly is a Crane Fly, is a Crane Fly

C rane flies came flying into my life (again) last week with the arrival of a photo from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wildlife biologist Kelly Hazen, who has them hanging around her porch light every night.

By Jim Anderson Sep 13, 2017

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Birds of Lake Abert (and the fun of getting there)

A lot of readers have asked me why I spend so much time in, and talking about, the wilds of interior Oregon.

By Jim Anderson Sep 20, 2017

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From Butte Lady to Butte Dude

A change in leadership for the Pilot Butte Challenge — but the passion remains.

By Nicole Vulcan Sep 20, 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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Pity the Poor Bumblebee

T he present populations of our western bumblebees are in big trouble, which from my perspective is more important from the biological and ecological perspective than the problems facing domestic honeybees.

By Jim Anderson Aug 30, 2017

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Busted Workouts

Exercising outside this week? Know what you're facing first: In terms of smoke and your health.

N o one wants to return from a morning run with a scratchy throat, stinging eyes, and lungs that feel like Muhammad Ali's speed bag.

By Grant Woods Aug 30, 2017

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Wetlands Are Enticing - Checking out the Crooked River Wetlands Project

T omorrow morning, when you tumble out of bed, grab your bicycle, lunch, binocs and camera and head for the Crooked River Wetlands off O'Neil Road between Terrebonne and the city of Prineville.

By Jim Anderson Aug 23, 2017

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Hometown Throwdown

Bend Paddle Trail Alliance hosts first Whitewater Park competition

Since inception, the four standing waves of the central channel at Bend's landmark Whitewater Park have ushered and welcomed rivergoers from novice to expert. On Aug. 30, the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance invites one and all to the first of what's hoped to be an annual Whitewater Festival in which paddlers can celebrate and showcase their skills.

By K.M Collins Aug 23, 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

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Natural World - The Best of Birding

When it comes to Bests, you can't get much better than the upcoming Great Shorebird Migration at Oregon's only salt lake

T he Source's "Best of" issue has always been a challenge for me. When it comes to birds and birding, there are so many birds and so many wonderful places to go birding in and around Central Oregon, I simply can't decide what to call the "best" trip.

By Jim Anderson Aug 16, 2017

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Fires, Crops and other Concerns

In small burgs such as Gateway, prep for the eclipse involves and planning to protect farms, and livelihoods

G ateway is a small farming community about 11 miles north of Madras, boasting a population of 50 residents, plus or minus a few.

By Judy Stiegler Aug 9, 2017

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What's Going On?

Today Thu, Sep 21st

Free Country Swing Dance Lessons

Maverick's Country Bar & Grill - Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed....
Karaoke

Hub City Bar & Grill - Have you narrowed it down to what songs you'll sing this week? Embrace your inner rock star....
David Miller and Stones Throw

Northside Bar & Grill - Hard and heavy classic rock....

Today Thu, Sep 21st

Rapid Progression Whitewater Clinic

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe - Alternating weeks we’ll concentrate on specific topics and skills. We encourage attendance bi-weekly....
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...