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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
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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
by Damian Fagan

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
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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
by Damian Fagan

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
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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
by Scott Bowler

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 […]

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A Beltane Festival

Looking ahead to the upcoming Beltane Festival; a one-night extravaganza full of art, music and magic
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Step into a world where magic, creativity and community intertwine at Bend’s second annual Beltane Festival, a spirited celebration that marks the enchanting midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. At this May Day-themed celebration, all are invited to revel in a day dedicated to awakening the artist inside. “I helped set up […]

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Stargaze at Smith Rock

A new observatory, located a stone’s throw from Smith Rock State Park, aims to share the majesty of the stars
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The Asterisk Observatory, located at The Spot at Smith Rock, offers a new and unparalleled experience for those looking to delve into the world of astronomy. From now through June, hosted experiences are available nightly, inviting groups to not only observe the night sky but to immerse themselves in it fully with the “Sleep Under […]

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The Gardening Sessions: A Round-Up!

A curation of exciting events from the Deschutes Public Library,just in time to help get your spring gardens going and growing
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I‘ve never been the best with plants. My college succulent died after I, admittedly, forgot I had it on my desk. Since then, I’ve tried my hand various times to evolve into a successful gardener; the most I’ve managed is to keep a beautiful money tree alive for a few months. This April, the Deschutes […]

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The Transformative Power of the Outdoors

Oregon Adaptive Sports teams up with the High Dessert Education Service District to bring outdoor recreation to all, regardless of limitations
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Oregon Adaptive Sports is an adaptive sports foundation that strives to provide accessibility to equitable year-round outdoor programs to students with disabilities. Executive Director for OAS, Pat Addabbo, beamed with pride when discussing the foundation’s involvement in an upcoming ski day for adaptive skiers and snowboarders. “I got involved because I believe in the transformative […]

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