Outside Features Archives - Page 3 of 103 - The Source

Jack Ryan: From Paralyzed to Peaks

Jack Ryan is the only person with a spinal cord injuryto summit Mount Whitney

by Josh Davis July 30, 2025August 7, 2025

“I had a goal in mind, I’m gonna walk out of this hospital. That’s the only goal.” Jack Ryan is defined by grit, determination and unwavering will. His life has unfolded through bold adventures, intense sports and even guiding surfers in Nicaragua. That all took shape before a life-threatening injury radically transformed everything. He faced […]

Outside

Still Flying at 52

Justin Homan’s Journey from FMX Legend to training the next generation

by Josh Davis July 16, 2025August 1, 2025

I train hard, but I’ve also had the consequences of it too. I’ve broken femurs. I have a paralyzed leg still… I have friends that are dead and I have friends that are paralyzed.” Justin Homan is a true FMX (freestyle motocross) legend. In an extreme sport where riders launch 200+ pound dirt bikes dozens […]

Outside

Gillam Working His Way up the Rugby Ladder

Local rugby player, recently selected to represent the U.S. in a tournament in Mexico and fresh off playing for a New Zealand club, is making his presence known in the sport

by Dallas Finn Calvert July 16, 2025July 28, 2025

In August, Jupiter Gillam is heading to college in North Carolina. However, the air miles he’ll earn moving across the country, and coming home for holidays and visits, are a drop in the bucket compared to those he’s racked up since graduating from Mountain View High School in 2024. “I just wanted to get out […]

Outside

From the NFL to Bend Oregon

Cornelius Edison’s Next Chapter Is All About Community

by Josh Davis July 9, 2025July 29, 2025

Dream the impossible. Where did I come from? Where am I now? Where are we going?” Cornelius Edison has already done what a lot of athletes grow up imagining. He dreamt the impossible and then lived it. His dream was to make it to the NFL, and he made it happen through discipline, determination and […]

Outside

COTA Opens New Mountain Bike Trails At Wanoga Sno-Park

2 out of the planned 5 downhill trails have been completed and are open to the public starting July 9th.

by Nic Moye July 9, 2025August 5, 2025

The Wanoga Downhill Trails project, which has been years in the making, broke ground in mid-June and plans to add a total of 5 trails of the Wanoga Sno-Park Complex. Two out of the planned 5 trails will be open to the public starting Wednesday, July 9, which will include an advanced/black downhill flow trail […]

Outside

New Downhill Mountain Bike Trails

Wanoga Downhill is being created by some of the best in the sport

by Nic Moye July 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Work is underway for a new mountain biking playground. Wanoga Downhill trails are being crafted by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance with input from some elite athletes including Carson Storch, a world-class freeride and slopestyle mountain biker as well as Dusty Wygle, a high-flying freeride mountain biker known for daring tricks. The trails are near […]

Outside

Bend Dirt Fest

Get dirty, Bend: New event combines competition, camaraderie and dusty trails

by Al Olson July 2, 2025July 16, 2025

Let’s talk dirty. The inaugural Bend Dirt Fest, organized by longtime endurance event director Mike Ripley and his company, Mudslinger Events, rolls into town on Friday, July 12, offering a mix of trail running, gravel grinding, and mountain biking fun—with a distinct local vibe. The Bend Dirt Fest is a spiritual successor to one of […]

Outside

Cancellation of Oregon High Desert Classics Disappoints Locals

Show officials say it’s “just a pause” for a year due to low registrations

by Dallas Finn Calvert June 25, 2025July 19, 2025

If you’ve driven down the northeast section of Hamby Road in late July, you’ve probably noticed the colorful show rings and throngs of horses and riders at J Bar J Boys Ranch. This year, those grounds will be empty for only the second time in decades as the Oregon High Desert Classics horse show, slated […]

Outside

The Hunt for Sustainably Sourced (By You) Food

Morel Foraging in Central Oregon

by Sharon Trammell June 11, 2025June 22, 2025

If you like the idea of eating sustainably harvested, local food, and also love cooking, and maybe even hiking, then keep reading. This article is for you. I want to share some tips on mushroom hunting, specifically for morels, here in central Oregon. Mushroom hunting is a family friendly activity, and due to the variety […]

Outside

Toxic Algae a Growing Concern (with Humans to Blame)

Harmful cyanobacteria blooms are becoming more prevalent in water bodies. How to keep your family and pets safe.

by Tiffany Neptune June 11, 2025July 8, 2025

The spread of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) impacting water bodies throughout Central Oregon and surrounding areas creates cause for concern as exposure, ingestion and inhalation can have life threatening affects. It’s true that many types of algae are safe, so the proper identification of toxic algae can be life saving for humans and pets alike. […]

Sign up for newsletters