Let our local knowledge give you a jumpstart on a great time. For more than 22 years, the Source Weekly has been bringing locals and visitors info on events, restaurants, beer, outdoor activities and other things they need to know to get a full-stoke experience in Central Oregon. Every week, our team of news and […]
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Be Nice, You’re in Oregon…
…and other slogans, rules and things you should know while you’re here
You’ve made it to Oregon’s Outdoor Theme Park—high five! Here in the High Desert, we work hard at our jobs at craft breweries, kombucha factories and tech firms—but we play even harder. Whether it’s bike season or ski season, it’s always shred season, and our sunny skies and outdoor playlands are probably why Bend continues […]
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Visitor’s Guide: Where cool peeps go to find cool things
You know that friend you always call whenever you’re about to take a trip or try something new—the one who always seems to know the best spots to check out? In Central Oregon, that friend’s name is spelled S-C-O-U-T. Scout is brought to you by the same people who dish out the best recommendations for […]
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The Nature of Bend
Welcome to eagle, big pine, juniper and sagebrush country!
Central Oregon has the perfect habitat for eagles and other natural treasures. Here are some sites to check out the local flora and fauna. The American bald eagle—once almost extinct in this part of the U.S.—has returned, and can be seen just about any place in the state. There are now over 400 active nests […]
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So You’re In Central Oregon
10 things every newcomer should know
Welcome to Central Oregon! No, seriously, we mean it. We know the cat’s outta the bag: Deschutes County (that’s us) was number one in overall population growth in all of Oregon in 2017, growing by a whopping 3.6 percent. And with this being the Pacific Northwest’s version of Neverland, why not embrace all the things […]
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Scout It Out
Map Your Trip
Welcome to Bend and beyond! Here’s the Source’s curated map of places honored by our readers in our most recent “Best Of” poll, the spots dubbed “Best” for parents & kids by the readers of our sister publication, Bend Nest parenting magazine, and other spots we recommend. Best of Central Oregon >>> Best of the […]
