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The Journey Back Om

Statistics show that programs such as Deschutes County’s inmate yoga program can reduce the risk of reoffending
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Jails and corrections systems throughout the U.S. are referred to as “the new asylums.” A 2018 report conducted by the Oregon Health Authority found that 50% of the state’s prison population had a diagnosable mental illness and was in need of professional treatment. Sgt. William Bailey, administrative sergeant and public information officer for the Deschutes […]

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Youth Sports, Upgraded

BEA, MBSEF and Bend Hoops all expand and look toward the future with new facilities and programs
Damian Fagan

When it comes to sports, there’s a lot going on for Bend youth. Peruse the Bend Park & Recreation District‘s Playbook and you’ll see a diversity of programs—but beyond BPRD’s numerous parks, sport fields and facilities, other organizations such as Bend Endurance Academy, Bend Hoops and Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation are also building toward […]

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Monitoring Glaciers

Local alpinists advocate for more tracking of the glaciers around us
Graham Zimmerman

Dropping over the edge of the snow-filled mountain bowl, I feel the soft snow sliding under my skis as I accelerate. Leaning into my edges, I initiate turn after turn, controlling that acceleration—and in the process, spraying small waves of snow across the slope. My legs are engaged, and I feel their power pushing into […]

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My Feathered Foster Son, Part 2

The life and times of one remarkable creature
Jim Anderson

Editor’s note: This story is the second in a two-part series chronicling how Jim Anderson became the human companion for a Great Horned Owl, found as a baby by a logger near Prineville in the ’50s. Wasn’t he handsome? My feathered foster son, Owl, was just two years old when Bill Marsh made him the […]

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Student Climbers Ascend New Heights

Started by students, the OSU-Cascades climbing club has exploded in size, taking many podium spots in competitions
Damian Fagan

What started out as a simple idea—having OSU-Cascades student fees pay for a climbing club—has quickly grown in popularity that neither the founding members nor the University saw coming. “We started the club in January 2018 after I took PAC class (Physical Activity Course) for rock climbing,” said OSU-Cascades student Connor Park. Park enjoyed the […]

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Nordic Fun for Racers and Everyone Else

In addition to its other events, Meissner Nordic Ski Club introduces a classic ski race for the everyman this season
Damian Fagan

For cross-country skiers, Meissner Sno-Park, located along Century Drive offers an extensive venue for classic or skate skiing. While a trio of events take place at the sno-park throughout the season, this year a new race, happening Jan. 5, is also part of the action. The management of the popular winter recreation site is a partnership […]

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Guided First Day hikes—get ’em while you can

This is the ninth year that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering free, guided First Day Hikes in state parks around the state.
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

What’s better than spending the first day of the new year hiking with family and/or friends? Hiking with family and/or friends for free—along with a guide to help show you what’s what. This is the ninth year that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering free, guided First Day Hikes in state parks around […]

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Secrets to Winter Cycling

Looking to sneak in a few miles on a bike this season? This is how to do it
Linda English

The Village Idiot. That’s exactly what I thought when I saw someone riding a bike in the winter. But once I learned to pile on the right clothes, check the weather and find the right routes, I was able to sneak in a few extra miles during the winter. Miles that don’t include staring at a computer on […]

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Surviving Winter

For transplants and visitors, a quick guide to thriving when winter throws out her worst
Joshua Savage

Many Central Oregon transplants come from warmer climates; sunny southern California, the dry heat of Arizona, or in my case, Memphis, Tennessee. Until last year I had never witnessed a white Christmas, much less the Snowmaggedon that hit in late February, or the lighter storm we got last week. The cold, long winters and short […]

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