It could be easily argued that living in Bend means never needing to travel far to access a wide variety of recreational and scenic opportunities. But, if your hunger for the mountains, the hiking and biking trails, the river, the music, or the beer becomes sated, there are an equal number of doable road trips […]
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Go Here 7/29-8/5
Three Hikes
What’s the difference between walking and hiking? Well, the steepness of the climb (from no elevation gain along the riverfront, to darn near rock climbing summits). Yup, it is a good reminder that just like Mt. Bachelor offers everything from a green circle to black diamond, the terrain around Bend has a grab bag of […]
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Go Here 7/22-7/29
The Wheel Thing
This week, the Cascade Cycling Classic—the longest consecutively-held stage race in America—is hosted on five different days here in Central Oregon. A winner of multiple state championships in California and Nevada, seven Master’s National Championships, and two Master’s World Championships, Julie Cutts knows the course well—and two years ago moved to what she calls “the […]
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Go Here 7/15-7/22
The Swim of Things
Recreational and competitive swimmers flock to the complex of pools at Juniper Swim|Fitness, the standard for water-based activities in the Bend Park|Recreation system. The facility offers a children’s activity pool, an indoor swimming|kiddie pool, as well as a 50-meter lap pool. But, if your love of swimming tends towards the more natural, chlorine-free type, Central […]
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Go Here 7/8-7/15
Beat the Heat
There are plenty of better ways to get out of the sweltering temperatures than the air-conditioned cineplex. (Although Ant Man does look pretty good.) James Jaggard, general manager of Wanderlust Tours, has some suggestions for absorbing knowledge instead of UV rays. No sunblock is required! Cave Tours The number one suggestion from Jaggard is to […]
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Go Here 7/1-7/8
Running Off the Beaten Path
Renee Metivier Baillie is a professional runner sponsored by Mizuno and is often seen running the streets and trails of Central Oregon with other elite Bend-based athletes. When asked to recommend three trails of varying intensity, Baillie could only exclaim, “Oh, so many options!” But, when pressed, she narrowed the options to the following trails, […]
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Go Here 6/25-7/2
Volcanic wonders in Central Oregon
Who knew the Seven Wonders of the World were right here in Central Oregon; the seven volcanic wonders that is. In Bend’s backyard sits Newberry National Volcanic Monument, home to Lava Butte and the Newberry Caldera. Designated a National Monument in 1990, this year Newberry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a year’s worth of activities […]
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Go Here 6/17-6/24
Road rides for those who like to climb
Long-time Runner’s World contributing writer Hal Higdon says this about hills: “We love them. We hate them. They make us strong. They make us weak.” Meant for runners, the same applies to road bikers. For those that subscribe to “strong” and embrace lung-busting experiences, here are a few suggestions (all distances are one-way with elevation). […]
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Farm Tours Galore!
Fun activities for the whole family
As Farmers Market season kicks off, Central Oregon Locavore has coordinated with local farms to give Central Oregonians a chance to see, firsthand, where their food comes from. Faces of Farming Family Fun Day From 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, June 13, Fields Farm, Juniper Jungle, and Worthy Brewing are hosting educational farm […]
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Go Here 6/4-6/10
Wowed by the Wallowas
The Wallowa Mountains are well known throughout the state and beyond for their majestic beauty. They have been dubbed the Alps of Oregon and labeled one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders. From the Imnaha River to Sacajawea Peak, a person could dedicate every free moment to exploring them and still not see all that they offer. […]
