The 27th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival brings a weekend full of races and fun for endurance athletes from June 15 to 18. From biking to swimming to running, the festival hosts a variety of competitive racing events. Kicking off the weekend, the Pilot Butte Challenge will set the tone for the rest of […]
The 2nd annual Bend Yoga Festival takes place next weekend, June 8-11, featuring 63 wellness events — from yoga classes to outdoor mindfulness opportunities. The festival’s mission is to “to amplify health and wellness in the community and beyond by creating a world-class yoga festival rooted in the ancient cultural traditions of yoga and its […]
The Festival of the Land will honor the diverse history of food, culture and wildlife in Central Oregon, on State Parks Day, June 3. The free celebration will take place at The Cove Palisades State Park — where the Crooked River and the Deschutes River canyons meet. “Since time immemorial people have traveled to the […]
FootZone started hosting the Dirty Half Marathon in 2001 out at Phil’s Trailhead, and it was an instant hit. When it was created it was the first trail half marathon in the Pacific Northwest, according to Thomas Morgan, buyer at FootZone. After the community showed up in support 22 years ago, FootZone has been making […]
Out In The Wild Festival is a three-day, three-night queer outdoor festival, and the festival’s purpose is to “to create an inclusive environment for folks to be able to take up space and feel more protected from homophobia, transphobia and misogyny,” according to the festival website. The inaugural festival will take place Thursday, May 18 […]
It’s racing season! The sun is out, the blue skies are back and the trails are ready to see some steps. Central Oregonians are lacing up for 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and crazy trail distances. Here’s a little roundup of races for May. Saturday 5/6 Bend Beer Chase Run and Drink and Run and Drink […]
As the sun comes out and the temperatures heat up, the wheels are rolling out for spring. Central and Eastern Oregonians are invited to hop on their bikes and put on their walking shoes for a commuting challenge to kick off the warm weather season. The May 2023 Walk + Roll Challenge begins Monday, May […]
The Environmental Center’s Repair Café and Happy Hour in the Garden offer the community ways to get their hands dirty, learn something new and show a little love for the Earth. Repair Café The Environmental Center‘s 10th annual Repair Café is on Wednesday, April 26 at Oregon State University-Cascades. This free public event will show […]
With skiing season fading away and warm weather arriving, it’s about time for Central Oregonians to put their helmets on and hit the trails. The Bend Bike Swap on April 22 is happening at an ideal time for new and experienced riders to find a new bike or new gear for the riding season. The […]
Celebrating Mt. Bachelor’s spring skiing and the van-life culture in the PNW, RendezVan brings mountain lovers together for a weekend of sharing outdoor passion with music and activities. RV-ers, campers and van-lifers from all over will fill the Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area parking lot from April 19 to 23. Overnight camping passes sold […]
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