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. […]
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Tis The Season
SUP paradise
Last year Outside Magazine announced to the world that Bend, Oregon is, in fact, the best place on the planet to stand up paddle board. Thanks, guys. With our cover blown, it’s not surprising that paddling the stretch of river between Riverbend and Drake parks has become an activity not unlike Tinder meets bumper boats […]
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Go Here 5/20-5/27
High Desert hikes with local brewers
Because this is Bend, there is an actual organization dedicated to the your-peanut butter-fell-in-my-chocolate style serendipity that blends place-based education and craft beer. Behold: Beers Made By Walking, and you can be a part of it. BMBW has teamed up with the good folks at Oregon Natural Desert Association to organize a series of free […]
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Go Here 5/14-5/21
Old School Networking
Back in 1972, long before the advent of Meetup, a group of Madras-based outdoor enthusiasts got together and formed the Desert Trail Association to promote recreational exploration of arid Oregon landscapes. The group petered out in the 2000s but re-launched this year and is sponsoring a full series of hikes including a couple this week. […]