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Aquaglide designs and manufactures aquaparks, inflatable kayaks, standup paddle boards and towables for watersports enthusiasts and outdoor recreationalists. The company moved to Bend last October.
It’s no secret: Central Oregonians love to mountain bike. Putting those tires on a good piece of trail can be euphoric for people. On Oct. 5, bike lovers will get the chance to hit some of the best trails in the area and even ride for a good cause: fighting cancer. “When you’re affected—either you’re […]
If you’re new to the sport of dog agility, then head to the Crook County Fairgrounds this weekend, Sept. 27-29, for the Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club’s Fall Agility Trials. Watch dogs weave through poles, leap over jumps or charge through tunnels on timed courses. Besides speed, the challenging courses require the dogs and owners to […]
Spending time at certain spots in the forest often requires one type of pass or another—but to encourage kids to get out more, the Every Kid Outdoors pass program is offering some of those passes for free. Kids who are in 4th grade for the 2019-2020 school year are eligible for the Every Kid Outdoors […]
In January, we talked with Eric Heinemann, Easy Float‘s first sponsored athlete, about his goal to complete the Leadville Race Series. Flash forward to now and the Bendite is officially a “Leadman.” To complete the entire Leadville Series, athletes have to finish five endurance races. There’s a regular trail marathon, the Silver Rush 50 mountain […]
Next weekend, LOGE Entrada will be the home base for a group of women aiming to try their hands at some new multi-sport adventures. LOGE teamed with AdventurUs—a women-led company that encourages women from all backgrounds to engage in outdoor sports—for a weekend filled with hiking, climbing, mountain biking, paddle boarding and more. Even in […]
“I grabbed this baby head… not a real one!” says Kea Eubank as we stand at the edge of the water in Pioneer Park. Apparently that’s just how it goes when you dive under the Deschutes River; you never know what you’re going to get. Hell, the trio called @lootthedeschutes on Instagram found an actual gun […]
Whether you’re a multi-sport athlete who wants a one-stop shop for all the things you love to do outdoors, or you’re looking to explore a new activity, you may find what you’re looking for at Mt. Bachelor this weekend. Outdoor City, USA, is the brainchild of Beverly Lucas, a Bendite who spent 20 years at […]
In Central Oregon, visitors and locals might have the chance to go mountain biking, whitewater rafting and hiking all in the same day. There’s a good chance you’ll get a look at all these activities even if you aren’t the one partaking. That’s just the lifestyle. That’s also why the Cascadia Adventure Film Festival makes […]
Rafting companies in the Bend area are seeing fewer trips booked this summer. Many attribute the decrease to cooler weather in the area and concern about possible trip cancellations due to forest fires. Tim Thornton, operations manager at River Drifters, a Maupin-based service offering trips throughout Oregon and Washington, said while business has been steady […]
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