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“River Looters” Heads to MountainFilm

Local filmmaker lands her film—about the Bend-based river divers—at the coveted outdoor film festival
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

You might remember this crew of river divers from a profile we did here at the Source in the September 2019—when our story prompted a lucky guy to get his wedding ring back. Turns out, more people are catching onto these divers’ unique story—including a local filmmaker. The “Loot The Deschutes” crew hangs on to […]

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A Summer of Play?

Bend Park and Recreation District plans for summer programs; reopening of some facilities
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Next month, Bend Park and Recreation District will resume its summer camp programs. The Districts plans to continue its popular offerings on June 15. And if Deschutes County is approved for Phase One reopening, some popular BPRD facilities may open in early June as well. BPRD is currently finalizing its plans to decide which programs […]

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Running Through COVID-19

FootZone’s social media manager tells us what life has been like for runners during the pandemic and how he used running to raise over $15,000 for NeighborImpact
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Central Oregon is often known as a runner’s paradise. But with our lifestyles altered the last couple of months, things as simple as going to the grocery store and how we walk down the street were changed. Getting outside and having exercise in our lives was still something we needed for our collective sanity as […]

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Central Cascades Wilderness Limited Entry System Delayed

Visitors to popular trailheads in Central Oregon won’t have to get permits this year after all, due to COVID-19
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On May 22, the Central Cascades Wilderness limited entry system was supposed to go into effect. But due to setbacks from COVID-19, local officials from the U.S. Forest Service announced that the new permit system will be pushed back until May next year. The new system was set to bring day-use limitations to 19 trails […]

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Bend’s Stay Healthy Streets Could use a Pick-Me-Up

With limited resources available to the City, how safe can Greenways be? And how long will the Stay Healthy Streets initiative last?
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

A big part of living in Central Oregon is the great outdoors. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, organizations in the state and city worked to make sure that we still had some access to these great amenities. With access to National Forests and State Parks closed, leaders looked at alternatives to provide people safe escapes […]

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Mt. Bachelor Added to Multi-Mountain Pass Deal

Ikon passes now include Bachelor—so locals can access other mountains with their Outplay 365 pass
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Snow riders who are able to travel to feed their snow habit already know what a steal it is to have an Ikon Pass—allowing you to ride dozens of mountains for multiple days for a price that rivals that of a single-mountain season pass. The Ikon pass includes Crystal Mountain in Washington, Copper Mountain and […]

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Mt. Bachelor Passholders Get Credit for Next Season

Pass holders can expect credits added automatically to next season’s passes
Miina McCown

People who paid for tickets or season passes to Mt. Bachelor can look forward to getting a discount on passes for next season, following the closure of the ski resort last month due to COVID-19. Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday that it is giving out vouchers that people can use for the 2020-21 season—though the vouchers […]

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What’s Open in the Outdoors: A Recap for Those Who’ve Lost Track

Where you can still go recreate outdoors, or even camp overnight in Central Oregon
Miina McCown

Everything is closed: movie theaters, shops, events… and while we have to socially distance ourselves for the health of us and others, it’s also necessary to get fresh air and exercise. Outdoor recreation is still available at hiking trails and open park space, where it is possible to follow through with the required social distancing […]

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Pandemic Cancels Cascade Cycling Classic

Longstanding bike event will have to wait til 2021
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

It was back in 2019—but now, it’s off for another year. Organizers for the Cascade Cycling Classic announced today that the event is on hold until 2021 due to the coronavirus. With last year’s event happening in late May and early June—and with no one really yet knowing when society will return to normal—organizers had […]

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Pole Pedal Paddle Canceled

Multi-sport event is a highlight of Central Oregon spring… but it will have to wait til 2021
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Event organizers for the Pole Pedal Paddle announced Friday that the 2020 event is canceled. With PPP scheduled to happen on May 16 and no clear picture of when the COVID-19 pandemic will be behind us—nor when Gov. Kate Brown’s “Stay Home Save Lives” order will be lifted—organizers made the tough call that many event […]

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