Zach Emerson, a high school senior at Mountain View, is becoming an anomaly in the contemporary sports world–he plays football, soccer, basketball, and track and field. In an age of increasing athletic specialization, Emerson is an endangered species–the multi-sport athlete. (And a darn good one, too.) On the gridiron, Emerson was named on the 2015 class […]
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Winter Fishing
High season for Steelhead
Fishing isn’t confined to fair weather months in the Bend area. It takes a little more grit, but the rewards of winter solitude and communing with nature often result in some great fishing. For those who want to chase Bull Trout or Rainbow, winter presents some of the best fly-fishing options available in Central Oregon […]
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Go Here 1/27-2/3
Central Oregon offers so much in terms of year-round recreation that we often get into a rut in where we go to enjoy outdoor adventures. We’re fortunate to have access to a wide variety of seasonal outdoor sports and activities right in our own backyard. For those who want to shake up their routines and […]
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Snow-rific!
NRCS Snowpack Report for January
Mt. Bachelor Snow Report: Powder; Snowline: 1740m. Snow Depth: 97″/base; 119″/summit. Heavy snow is forecast for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 21-23, with snow line falling to resort level. Albeit a dry January in Central Oregon, with less precipitation so far this month, December was one of the wettest in terms of rain in western […]
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Go Here 1/20-1/27
Central Oregon backcountry by snowshoes & candlelight Feb. 3 -24: COCC offers snowshoe course for beginners Central Oregon Community College is offering a way to participate in the winter beauty of our nearby yet remote backcountry through a three-week beginner course for snowshoe enthusiasts. Instructor Molly Johnson takes students across scenic meadows and through majestic […]
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Go Here 1/13-1/20
The southeast Oregon high desert, encompassing the Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Oregon. First, it’s an ancient land that, according to archaeologists, has supported man for nearly 15,000 years. Second, the landscape supports a rich and diverse habitat for hundreds of wildlife species – most notably pronghorn […]
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Natural World
Winter among the “lower animals”
Did ya’ ever stop to think…? Out there in that nice big woodpile you’re consuming this winter there are any number of insects, spiders and other six and eight-legged creatures sleeping away the winter. (What a rude awakening it must be when they suddenly find themselves in the consuming breath of the old wood stove!) […]
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Canyonland Conservation
Diverse groups work toward consensus on Owyhee
One of Oregon’s strongest attractions is its outdoor environment. The state has it all—a rugged coastline, a fertile valley, snowcapped mountains, and an expansive desert. Much of the landscape is federally owned, which means that the people own it and can recreate on it. In fact, more than half of Oregon’s landmass is maintained by […]
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Go Here 1/6-1/13
With the holidays behind us, ample snow in the mountains, and perhaps a new (or even old) camera in hand, there are a few upcoming seminars and lectures that may enhance your outdoor photographic skills. And, the winter skies also present an excellent opportunity to gaze at the sun, moon, and stars. Stargazing in Sunriver […]
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Float Like This
Of hummingbirds and butterflies
While you were in the teeth-rattling -10 temperatures last week, Sue and I were basking in the balmy warmth of Las Vegas, Nevada. (No, I don’t gamble, but yes, we did go into downtown Vegas for an evening of enjoying the arts—no, not the strip clubs, but the exceptional Titanic exhibit for one—and had a […]