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Last week, I spent a delightful afternoon at Mt. Bachelor exploring the new Evergreen trail, a mixed-used path for hiking and downhill mountain biking. Taking the chairlift up to Pine Marten Lodge, I watched mountain bikers below, feeling a thrill of anticipation. From the lodge, I made my way to the trailhead just west of […]

Bend is known not only for its stunning Cascade Mountains, but also for the beautiful buttes scattered across the Central Oregon landscape. This year, Cascade Relays encourages families and adventure enthusiasts to come to the fourth annual Big Butte Challenge. The event offers a unique opportunity to explore 10 scenic buttes and breweries at your […]

For the third consecutive summer, Juniper Preserve has teamed up with Soundshala to offer a series of immersive events to the community, including its Summer Wellness Series. These events continue until Sept., 14. “At Juniper Preserve, our commitment is to nurture the deep connection between community and nature, enhancing overall wellness,” explains Maddison Stephens, director […]

The 34th annual Munch and Music event returns to Bend this summer, kicking off on July 4. The free music series occurs every Thursday from July 4 through Aug. 8, featuring a variety of vendors offering food, beverages, arts and crafts, a kids’ area with inflatables and child-friendly activities — and a fantastic music lineup. […]

The 4th Annual Juneteenth Central Oregon Jubilee will be a two-day celebration at Drake Park on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. This family-friendly community event, hosted by the Black-led organization, The Father’s Group, aims to honor and celebrate Black history and culture with music, dancing, food and educational activities. Juneteenth, a combination of […]