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Santiam Pass Ski Lodge Shapes Up

Listed as one of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places, the 1940s lodge renovation is well underway
by Damian Fagan

Located just west of the Hoodoo Ski Bowl at Santiam Pass, the historic Santiam Pass Ski Lodge is garnering the attention it deserves. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from July 1939 to February 1940, the lodge has stood empty and deserted since 1986, except for some periodic maintenance by the U.S. Forest Service and […]

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Winter Solstice Ice Skating Bonanza

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with ice skating & treats
by Charlotte Ferguson

The winter season begins in just a few days, on Dec. 21. That being said, start your seasonal cycle change celebration early at The Pavilion’s Winter Solstice Ice Skating event. On Friday, Dec. 17, from 5:30-8:30pm carve up the ice with family and friends at The Pavilion’s covered outdoor skating rink. Get ready for the […]

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Experience the Outdoors

What to get the peeps who have everything: Time.
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

You have all the gear. Your bike, ski and kayak racks are all full, all year round. Heck, maybe you finally sprang for the Sprinter that seems increasingly to be part of the Bend starter kit. Whether that description fits you, or you’re just looking for something outside-the-box to bring to your loved ones this […]

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A Holiday Hot Lap

Local gear shops share the “one great gift” they recommend this year
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

The slopes aren’t open yet, but the biking is good… and for those who love running or climbing, those clear paths and rocks mean the outdoor season is still in full swing. For those looking for something for the outdoor lover on their gift list, consider shopping local and going for one of these hot […]

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A Star-Studded Christmas Parade:

Santa Claus and legendary Raider Mike Siani attend Bend’s Christmas celebrations
by Charlotte Ferguson

For over 30 years the Bend Christmas parade has gotten people hyped, ready and filled with holiday spirit. Known as one of the biggest Christmas parades in Oregon, this annual event attracts Oregonians from far and wide. This year, the Bend Oregon Raider Nation organization invited number-one draft pick from the 1972 Raiders team, Mike […]

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Turkey Trots!

Turkey trots that help get ready for—and rid of—those turkey-day gains
by Charlotte Ferguson

Gobbling up turkey, stuffing and the other works of a typical Thanksgiving feast are highlights during the American holiday season. Posting up watching football or nibbling on finger foods while chatting with loved ones are common activities family and friends engage in while giving thanks to each other. For the 2021 holiday season, wake up […]

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Flying Discs at Bend’s New Course

A temporary fun-yet-technical disc golf course at Skyline Sports Complex
by Charlotte Ferguson

A newly constructed disc golf course in Bend has already seen plenty of visitors since its grand opening on Nov. 1. The course is situated on the north side of Skyline Sports Complex in Bend, adjacent to Cascade Middle School. The first tee can be found perched on the hill in between the ball fields. This […]

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GO HERE: Carrying Messages

High Desert Museum exhibit spotlights Indigenous runners
by Charlotte Ferguson

In dedication to Native American culture, the High Desert Museum will soon display a new exhibit titled, “Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening.” The new exhibit “highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States and the ways that some Native people today are drawing on running as […]

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Big Sky’s Big Upgrade

The park’s expansion will bring more cycling options to Bend’s east side
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Big Sky Park on Bend’s east side already has a lot to offer. There are sports fields for football, soccer and baseball, a BMX track, a playground and an off-leash dog park. Now, an expansion will improve the park’s infrastructure and add amenities for cyclists. A lot of the biking opportunities are on the west […]

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The New World of Bike Racing

10 Barrel’s Riding Solo series ends this week, and it’s been quite a ride
by Linda English

It’s 3 pm on a Saturday in June and Molly Cogswell-Kelly was on her second attempt of the mountain bike race called the 10 Barrel Riding Solo Series. She had a week to put in her best time. The race course included Ben’s, Voodoo, Phil’s Trail, KGB and Marvin’s Garden—all part of the Phil’s Trail […]

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