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Florence Latter took up running later in life, much later, at the age of 79. Now 91, Latter will return to the Bend Senior Games to defend her titles in the 50 and 100 meter dash. “I don’t really do much running,” she admitted. “But, prior to the games I try to get in shape […]
The early 1990s were not the friendliest time for environmental causes. President George H.W. Bush was in office, and when talk turned to the environment, conservation was generally pitted against economic interests, with battle lines like Pacific Northwest forests—and the Spotted Owl—as a flash point for heated battles over which interest deserved more favor. Within […]
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). […]
Emilie Cortes delivers OSU-Cascades’ commencement speech about risk and fear Emilie Cortes is a bundle of energy. She wasn’t meant for a desk job, yet she spent 17 years as a financial analyst before ditching her job in San Francisco to move to Bend and take the helm at Call of the Wild, a company […]
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 […]
This photo shows a group of party balloons found clinging to the GI Ranch pasture fence and others deflated and scattered around, way out in the middle of the state. A group of calves were smelling and nibbling at them when they were found. Had one of the calves started chewing on it and attempted […]
Eric Corrales never met an obstacle he didn’t like. Always in motion, Corrales uses them as a means of propulsion, employing a series of leaps, jumps, and flips to traverse elements in the natural landscape. An evangelist of parkour—a sport that turns urban landscapes into obstacle courses—Corrales is poised to open Bend’s first indoor parkour-dedicated […]
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. […]
Over the last few weeks, several readers called, sent emails and text messages, asking about some moths that have been emerging. They all wanted to know: “What is this thing?” You have to admit, coming upon that beauty at night, fluttering about the porch light, or in the morning clinging to the light or on […]
friday 29 Devinci Bike Demo Day Crow’s Feet Commons presents an all-day shred session. Bring a helmet, your pedals, and your passion for railing turns, going fast, and hitting jumps. Free shuttle from Cog Wild. 9 am-4 pm. Wanoga Sno Park, Cascade Lakes Highway. Free. saturday 30 Ride for Two Rivers This benefit ride for the […]
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