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Sip, Savor and Celebrate at The Suttle Lodge’s Winter Beer Fest

A weekend of craft brews, live music and cozy winter fun at fifth annual, forested fest
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A three-day weekend filled with craft beer, fresh mountain air and a cozy lodge in the winter — few things capture the essence of Central Oregon quite like that. Beer lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike can head to The Suttle Lodge for a weekend of brews, live music and community when the lodge’s fifth annual […]

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Romance and Adventure Collide on Valentine’s Weekend Snowshoe Tour

Wanderlust Tours hosts a weekend full of activity, romance and connection
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What’s more romantic than stargazing under a snowy sky? How about a guided, moonlit snowshoe trek through the Cascade Mountains, complete with a crackling bonfire, champagne and sweet treats? Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Wanderlust Tours is offering couples, friends and adventure seekers a chance to celebrate love — and Oregon’s statehood, admitted to the union […]

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Reverence of Crows

A tree’s last stand in Old Bend
by Marina Richie

I’m with photographer Nancy Floyd in Old Bend on Congress Street, lined with trees fronting stately homes dating to the early 1900s. As part of her long-term project “For the Love of Trees,”  she’s focusing on a ponderosa pine lofting above all others. The upper trunk arcs slightly to the northwest. The long branches swirl […]

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The Great Nordeen: Honoring Tradition and Embracing Adventure in Central Oregon

Cross-country skiers and fat bikers gear up for a beloved winter race through the scenic Deschutes National Forest at Mt. Bachelor
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Winter in Central Oregon offers no shortage of outdoor activities, from cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to snowboarding and fat biking. Among these seasonal traditions, one event invites athletes to test their skills on the snow: The Great Nordeen Cross-Country Ski and Fat Bike Race, a cherished winter tradition that returns to bend this February. The […]

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REI Experiences Division Closing

Member co-op to focus on retail business
by Damian Fagan

Recreation Equipment Incorporated, the member-run, outdoor adventure retail co-op, closed the REI Experiences division this January. REI announced the decision to close this business on Jan. 8, and more than 400 staff were affected, primarily in the Bay Area, Seattle and Colorado. None of the REI staff at the Old Mill District location were associated […]

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Furry Fun at Sunriver Brewing’s K-9 Keg Pull

Dogs dash at the annual K-9 Keg Pull in Sunriver that combines fun, competition and giving back
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“And they’re off!” While this phrase is usually reserved for horse racing, at Sunriver Brewing Company’s K-9 Keg Pull, it signals an entirely different kind of race — dogs dashing down a snowy runway, pulling beer kegs behind them. Set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11am to 3pm at the Village at […]

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It’s Avian Influenza Season, Too

Think Wild sees an increase in wildlife hotline calls regarding possible bird flu cases
by Damian Fagan

Flu season is upon us and it’s not just restricted to humans. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as avian influenza or bird flu, is a spreadable virus that affects wild birds, poultry, livestock, pets and, in rare cases, humans. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the current strain of the […]

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Edison Sno-Park Closed for Winter

The Deschutes National Forest has closed the sno-park due to wildfires
by Damian Fagan

This past summer beginning in September, the Bachelor Complex fires, in particular the Little Lava Fire (15,541 acres) and Lucky Butte Fire (548 acres), burned a large swath of forest from Sheridan Mountain, just south of Mt. Bachelor, to the Edison Sno-Park along River Summit Drive (Forest Service Road 45). The 30 total fires forming […]

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Step Into Winter: Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike with Think Wild

Join Think Wild for a winter hike combining snowshoeing and wildlife education
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Outdoor enthusiasts in Bend are always looking for their next adventure. During the winter, snowshoeing offers a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for fresh air, exercise or a deeper connection with nature, snowshoeing checks all the boxes. Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and habitat conservation organization, is […]

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Find Your Flow: A Unique Wellness Series in Bend

Gather Sauna House and Wildland Guiding Company collaborate to offer a transformative experience of yoga, meditation and thermal cycles in nature
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Imagine stepping from a steaming sauna into the crisp embrace of a Central Oregon winter, your body alive with sensation and your mind as clear as the Deschutes River beside you. This harmony of movement, mediation and nature is at the heart of FLOW/FLOW — a wellness event series blending yoga flow, thermal therapy and […]

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