Scout
Let our local knowledge give you a jumpstart on a great time.
By The Source Staff
May 14, 2019
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A little intel on towns surrounding Bend.
By The Source Staff
May 14, 2019
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…and other slogans, rules and things you should know while you’re here
You’ve made it to Oregon’s Outdoor Theme Park—high five! Here in the High Desert, we work hard at our jobs at craft breweries, kombucha factories and tech firms—but we play even harder.
By The Source Staff
May 14, 2019
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Drink
Redmond's adult beverage scene is rapidly expanding. Our staff enlisted the help of a local party bus to check out the range of new options
Redmond, Ore.—the city of roughly 30,000 people that sits 18 miles to the north of Bend—has had a small collection of breweries for at least the past several years. Options have included Wild Ride Brewing—a hub for brews as well as food carts, The Vault Taphouse, home to the cozy Kobold Brewing lineup of beers, 7th Street Brew House, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company's Redmond home, open since 1996, and Smith Rock Brewing, located in an engaging former residence near downtown.
By Nicole Vulcan
May 14, 2019
Drink beer Redmond Gompers Gin The Vault Taphouse Kobold Brewing Smith Rock Brewing Wanderlust Tours Porter Brewing Dry Fields Cider Initiative Brewing Geist Beerworks
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Yes, Central Oregon has a lot of great beer. Here are a few local classics to get you started.
If you’re visiting Central Oregon, chances are you’ve at least heard about Deschutes Brewery’s Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter. You’ve probably also had a 10 Barrel Pub Beer or two at one point.
By The Source Staff
May 14, 2019
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Down for some music or comedy? Here are some of the venues where live events happen often .
By Isaac Biehl
May 17, 2019
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Spring, summer, fall or winter, these are the big events to have on your radar in Central Oregon
Sat., May 18, 2019
POLE PEDAL PADDLE
Six events that span Central Oregon's outdoor scene. Contestants race in teams or do all the events, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cycling, paddling and a sprint to the finish.
By The Source Staff
May 14, 2019
Go Pole Pedal Paddle Art Walk Happy Girls Run Sisters Stampede Bend Beer Chase Bite of Bend 4 Peaks Music Festival Bend Summer Festival Sisters Rhythm and Brews Festival Balloons Over Bend Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Haulin' Aspen Bend Brewfest Volcanic Bike and Brew Festival Theater in the Park The Little Woody Sisters Folk Festival Bend Roots Festival Sisters Fresh Hop Festival Bend Fall Festival Happy Girls Run Oren Winterfest Salmon Run Cascade Cycling Classic
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By Tom Beans, Dudley's BookShop Cafe
May 14, 2019
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Central Oregon has lots of well-known outdoor destinations and many other equally stunning spots, too. Here's where to go to stay away from the pack
The beauty and outdoor adventures that await in Central Oregon are probably some of the big reasons you find yourself visiting here. It's why we live here, too—and very likely why the people in the Airbnb next door to you are here as well.
By Nicole Vulcan
May 14, 2019
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Cabins, cocktails and winter fun await at Elk Lake Resort in the Cascades
Plenty of locals have only been to Elk Lake in the summer. The views and the abundant trails and camping make this area fun—but crowded.
By Chris Miller
May 14, 2019
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Everything you need to know before floating the Deschutes River
After adventuring the Cascades and exploring the Old Mill District, it's time to relax. Grab an inflatable donut and meet at Riverbend Park to enjoy one of Central Oregon's most popular and majestic attractions the right way.
By Bron Wickum
May 14, 2019
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