Central Oregon is known for its magnificent landscapes, colorful history and, if you’re into birds, its great diversity of woodpeckers. “Central Oregon is one of the few places where it’s possible to find nearly a dozen species of woodpeckers,” said Chuck Gates, Prineville Bird Club president and field trip leader. “This is made possible by […]
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An Outdoor Culinary Adventure
Exploring nature’s bounty with Forage to Table
Wanderlust Tours has teamed up with Luckey’s Woodsman for an extraordinary farm-to-table outdoor collaboration called Forage to Table, a naturalist guided tour and four-course dinner. The excursion takes participants to the Metolius Basin, where they learn about foraging techniques, flora and fauna identification, and the art of using simple ingredients found in nature to craft […]
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From the Mountain to the River: Embracing Bend’s Iconic Pole Pedal Paddle Tradition
The ultimate outdoor adventure and community shines through Central Oregon
If there’s one event that perfectly encompasses the diverse beauty of Central Oregon, it’s the Pole Pedal Paddle event. From skiing on Mt. Bachelor to paddling along the Deschutes River, the multi-sport race showcases the beloved outdoor recreational activities that capture the essence of the Bend community. “It’s certainly a quintessential Bend event,” explains Marieka […]
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An Avian Oasis
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is a seasonal home to rare and spectacular migratory birds
When one sets out in search of birds in eastern Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands, they’re likely on the lookout for the usual suspects: species such as the greater sage-grouse, sagebrush sparrow and golden eagle. The landscape’s vast sagebrush sea provides vitally important expanses of intact habitat for these and other sagebrush dependent species year-round. But the […]
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Running for Remembrance: Emily Halnon’s Inspirational PCT Adventure
Author comes to Bend to share her debut memoir, “To The Gorge,” and her journey on trail running the Oregon PCT in honor of her mother
Emily Halnon, an author, trail runner and storyteller, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to set a Fastest Known Time record on the Pacific Crest Trail in honor of her late mother. Her debut memoir, “To The Gorge – Running, Grief, and Resilience on 460 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail,” coming out on May […]
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From the Dunes of Arrakis to the Oregon Coast
"Dune" morphology is more than just a sci-fi genre
The connection between the movie “Dune: Part Two” and Oregon invites fans to explore the writings of Frank Herbert, ecological principles and the shifting dune environments along the coast. And, if you do happen to explore these dunes on foot, just remember to not make your steps regular. Frank Herbert (1920-1986), author of “Dune” and […]
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Rock n’ Roll at RendezVan
The ultimate spring celebration full of van life culture and skiing events at Mt. Bachelor
The RendezVan festival returns to Mt. Bachelor for the ultimate spring celebration, brimming with van-life culture, spring shredding, music, food and more. Whether participants choose to stay for the day, a night, or camp out for the entire four-day duration of the festival, there’s plenty of fun to be had. RendezVan offers an array of […]
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The Godfather of Ultralight Backpacking Comes to Bend
Glen Van Peski’s new book, “Take Less. Do More.” encompasses life lessons learned from ultralight travel spiced with generosity, gratitude, and curiosity
Author Glen Van Peski’s byline reads “Entrepreneur/Engineer, Author/Speaker, Philanthropist/Dishwasher,” which provides a unique introduction to this man of many accomplishments, especially the “dishwasher” moniker. Van Peski will do a book signing and presentation at Roundabout Books and Cafe in Bend on May 2 for his new book, “Take Less. Do More: Surprising life lessons in […]
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O Hey, Earth Day
Where to celebrate the beauty
of Mother Earth this year
2024 Earth Day Fair And Parade Sat., April 20, 11am-3pm An Annual Celebration of Earth and Community. This family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet Earth. During the fair, food vendors, booths, and performers offer something […]
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Where to See Wildflowers in Spring Basin
Find color in one of the least-visited treasures of Oregon
How about a spring adventure in a gorgeous place you haven’t yet been, to find some wildflowers you don’t yet know? Spring Basin Wilderness is such a place: A small, protected wilderness area abounding in sweeping vistas, home to abundant varieties of animals and packed with rare desert wildflowers waiting to be found. One of […]