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Just another spring day in Bend
Surfers hit the Whitewater Park in snow flurry
Surfers ride the waves in a snow storm at the Bend Whitewater Park on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon on March 23, 2018.
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San Juan Islands: Beat the Crowds With an Autumn Kayak Adventure
A s is the case with most scenic destinations in the Northwest, lifelong kayaker Geoff Frank says, “Post Labor Day, the tourist crowds in the San Juans dissipate and the Islands are much more enjoyable.” Frank has guided personal and professional trips in Puget Sound for decades, noting the access and views of Washington’s rocky […]
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Go Here: Pine Mountain: An escape from smoky skies
Who’s this trip for? This trip is great for families who love the outdoors and science. T he eclipse may be over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still majestic wonders in the sky waiting to be discovered. And while much of Oregon may be presently smoky or recently torched by wildfire, the desert east […]
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What’s What?
A breakdown of the waves at Bend’s Whitewater Park
J ason’s Wave (Beginner) is the most down-river feature, best suited for people learning whitewater sports or refining their skills. Conditions this season: Double Dragon. Dual directional waves with surfable center face. Named for local Jason Mitchell, 1974 – 2010, who loved nature, photography, snowboarding, traveling, guiding on the river and, most of all, family […]
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Cascade Lakes Relay & Twilight 5K — Two Races You Can’t Miss
Cascade Lakes Relay Friday 4 – Saturday 5 RELAY — Wanna race 216 miles amid high altitude, beautiful scenery and summer heat? Enticing, isn’t it, and luckily, you can take all the glory of having run the Cascade Lakes, and split the challenge with 11 of your favorite running partners who can bear the brunt […]
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Go Here: Haulin’ Aspen
Central Oregon’s only trail marathon H aulin’ Aspen, an annual scenic trail running race well known for its beautiful views and diverse distances, takes place Aug. 12 at Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park. The race offers a 6.5 mile track, dubbed the “half as,” as well as a half marathon and a full marathon track. […]
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Go Here: Three Creek Lake and Hiking
Three Creek Lake and Hiking Ready to get out and about with the fam or your visitors? Go here. Who is this trip for? This trip is great for families with children or visiting friends or family. The snow has finally dissipated and we can get into the Cascades. Hooray! From Bend, we tend to […]
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Go Here: Calling all Paddleboarders
Invitation to enter the annual Desert Orthopedic Bend Paddleboard Challenge Hailed regionally as one of Oregon’s best annual standup paddleboard gatherings, the 2017 Desert Orthopedic Bend Paddleboard Challenge takes place June 24, offering long and short courses as well as sprint races. BPC is one of three Bend races and 12 statewide races collectively comprising […]
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ONDA’s 30th Anniversary, High Desert Classic & Bicycle Films
Friday, June 30 Stand for the Land: A Community Celebration of Conservation “FUN”-DRAISER — Just who are our stewards of public lands? Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), that’s who! Nearly 30 years ago, one lone Bend resident decided to ask friends to chip in $5 to help protect the high desert and with that, ONDA […]
