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Reward Increased for Recent Wolf Poaching in Oregon

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks public assistance in solving several wolf cases
by Damian Fagan

Poaching impacts all fish and wildlife across Oregon,” said Yvonne Shaw, Protect Oregon’s Wildlife’s Turn In Poachers (TIP) campaign coordinator. “The illegal killing of fish and wildlife not only complicates biologists’ ability to maintain species populations across the state, but it removes opportunity from hunters and anglers who harvest and from residents, recreationists and others […]

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Ski For All: A Celebration of Movement, Inclusion and Adventure

Oregon Adaptive Sports’ annual fundraiser invites skiers and riders of all abilities to take on Mt. Bachelor for a cause
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Riders of all abilities are uniting for an unforgettable day on the slopes at the eighth annual Ski For All fundraiser at Mt. Bachelor hosted by Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), celebrating outdoor adventure and inclusivity for all. More than just an event, Ski For All is a movement driven by a shared belief in the […]

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Snow, Sparkles and Celebration: Winter PrideFest Returns

Winter PrideFest offers a weekend of dancing, connection and outdoor adventure in the heart of Central Oregon
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Snow, sequins and celebration: Winter PrideFest is back, and bigger and bolder than ever. Since 2018, OUT Central Oregon has hosted the vibrant festival to honor Pride, inclusivity and a shared love of the outdoors. From March 6-9, the festival transforms Central Oregon into a winter wonderland of LGBTQ+ joy, featuring skiing, dancing, snowshoeing, comedy […]

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The Future is Adaptive at Mt. Bachelor, Thanks to OAS

Monoskier Joanna Adams offers insight and inspiration
by Barron C. Wolfe

It shouldn’t be a secret that Bend’s backyard offers some of the best adaptive skiing on the planet. While the able-bodied enjoy “Mt. Bachelor,” everyone else skis “OAS” — as those in the adaptive sports community call it. Two names for the same mountain, depending on who you ask. Oregon Adaptive Sports has been offering […]

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Bendi Gras Brings Mardi Gras Magic to Central Oregon

A weekend of spectacle and celebration from live music and pool parties to a New Orleans-style brunch and more across Bend
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Mardi Gras is coming to Bend: Get ready for a weekend of music, revelry and New Orleans-style fun with a local twist. From Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 2, Bendi Gras transforms the city into a hub of high-energy performances, vibrant parties and snow-filled festivities all inspired by one of the world’s most famous […]

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What You’ll Find at Lake Abert

Familiarize yourself with this abundant high desert ecosystem
by Liliya Giroux

Brisk air and dark shadows cast over the lake while the sun makes its daily journey up Abert Rim. Western meadowlarks sing and distant chukar calls echo through the air. Coyotes stride across dry lakebed and juvenile birds drink from fresh water streams while a northern harrier glides above. An entire ecosystem rises for another […]

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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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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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