Summer in Central Oregon is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy it than by blending movement, mindfulness and the beauty of the outdoors? Emily Tighe, the visionary owner of Do Yoga Outside, offers a unique opportunity to experience this. Every Tuesday until the end of August potentially into September, Tighe hosts a […]
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Cork & Barrel’s Annual Wine Event Raises Funds for KIDS Center
One of Central Oregon’s largest
wine and food events
Cork & Barrel, renowned for hosting one of Central Oregon’s largest wine events, hosts its 12th annual three-day fundraiser benefiting KIDS Center. This year’s event takes place from July 18-20, with winemaker dinners held at various locations on July 18, and Friday and Saturday’s events held at the Athletic Field at Central Oregon Community College. […]
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Contributing to the 34th Annual Ochoco Butterfly Count
Volunteers flit about the Ochocos, in search of butterflies
What’s a good way to learn about butterflies? Join a butterfly count sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association. That’s exactly what my wife, Raven, and I did this past month. We volunteered to “help out” on the 34th annual Ochoco Butterfly Count, organized by lepidopterist expert Sue Anderson through the Lane County Butterfly Club. […]
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Bend Summer Festival Returns This July
A weekend of celebrating art, culture and community in Central Oregon
The heart of downtown Bend is set to transform into a lively hub filled with live music, artistic pop-up vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere for the much-anticipated Bend Summer Festival. The event takes place from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, offering attendees the chance to experience Central Oregon’s longest-running art and crafts […]
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A Trip to the Wallowas
A summer road trip with plenty of mountain adventures
The Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon turned out to be the first of our many planned summer trips. The choice was a good one. Driving east along the Colombia River on I-84, near the town of Pendleton, everything suddenly became lusher and greener. By the time we arrived at Wallowa Lake, I could see why […]
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Paddling Central Oregon
Summertime means floating on the river or a mountain lake
Summertime in Central Oregon means dipping your paddle in the Deschutes River or one of the High Cascade lakes. Between the river, subalpine lakes and a couple of large reservoirs, there are options for everyone, from tubing to wakeboarding. If you’re inclined to avoid the motorized crowd, here are a few options for a flatwater […]
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Boarding Babes Branch Out
Bend paddlers do more than just paddle the river on standup paddleboards
When Cady Lindsey first invited women in her social media group to paddle the Deschutes together on standup paddleboards, she couldn’t have imagined how that simple post would blossom into a burgeoning community, now numbering over 900 women. “That first post had 40 responses, so I started my own group,” she says. “In the first […]
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Explore The Pacific Northwest 2024 Overland Expo
Outdoor expo highlights overland gear, educational programs and welcomes a community
Calling all outdoor adventurists! The Overland Expo Pacific Northwest 2024 is set to be the premier overlanding event, as the second of four U.S. event series, spanning three days from June 28-30 at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond. The professional-level trade show brings together over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest offerings in overland, […]
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Bringing Back Storied Sheep
Oregon’s high desert is home to fickle populations of stately California bighorn sheep
Climbing to the top of 8,017-foot Warner Peak in the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, my legs shake when I look over the edge. Cliffs and crags descend more than 3,000 feet to the valley floor from which I just climbed. From this perspective, I gain a new appreciation for the rugged habitat of one […]
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Munch and Music Kicks Off on 4th of July
34th annual free music series
returns to Drake Park
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. […]
