Outside Features

The transition has hit. As of this summer I officially have two teenagers living at home. As my daughters become young adults, the thought of hiking or biking any significant distance immediately elicits resistance and strong complaints from both of them. One would assume that growing up in Bend would automatically instill an appreciation and […]

The Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest sent smoke toward Bend on July 24, with air quality being listed as unhealthy by the Environmental Protection Agency. The air quality improved at times but continued to be considered unhealthy for sensitive groups into the next day. The Bedrock Fire ignited on July 22, though it’s […]

Six local athletes are headed to Utah for the USA Climbing Youth National Championships. Over a span of nine months, the athletes from Bend Endurance Academy have actively participated in a series of qualifying events, regional championships and divisional championships, showcasing their skills in bouldering, toprope/lead and speed climbing. As the culmination of their hard […]

The owner of Good Drop Wine Shop, Sarah Worley, not only survived the challenges on Bear Grylls’ newest show, “I Survived Bear Grylls: Going Commando,” but was the winner on her episode of the show. The episode was filmed in November of 2022 and is now available to watch via TBS. We chatted with Worley […]

Beautiful places tend to become popular destinations for tourists and outdoor recreationists. Visitors tell their friends and post pictures on social media, and businesses that serve those visitors — bars and restaurants, hotels, gear stores — proliferate. Soon, people with financial means start moving in, driving up housing prices and reducing available stock. Unable to […]