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Plenty of locals have only been to Elk Lake in the summer. The views and the abundant trails and camping make this area fun—but crowded. But if you love snow sports—and snow in general—winter at Elk Lake can be a paradise. The route to Elk Lake from the Dutchman Flat Snopark, along Century Drive near […]
After adventuring the Cascades and exploring the Old Mill District, it’s time to relax. Grab an inflatable donut and meet at Riverbend Park to enjoy one of Central Oregon’s most popular and majestic attractions the right way. Sit on your biscuit and float your way through downtown Bend taking in all the beautiful scenery—but just […]
Food Cart of the Year: Ronin Sushi and Japanese Grill For sushi lovers, or people who like good poke bowls or bento boxes, Ronin should be your go-to spot. And as a bonus, it’s in the popular food cart lot at The Bite in Tumalo. The sashimi is buttery and fresh, and the rolls have […]
Redmond, Ore.—the city of roughly 30,000 people that sits 18 miles to the north of Bend—has had a small collection of breweries for at least the past several years. Options have included Wild Ride Brewing—a hub for brews as well as food carts, The Vault Taphouse, home to the cozy Kobold Brewing lineup of beers, […]
Central Oregon is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Runners and athletes need only throw a stone and hit various athletic events, from races for runners and skiers, in the same weekend. But there’s a race that embodies the best that Bend has to offer, all wrapped neatly into one event. From skiing and running to kayaking […]
Bend has an abundance of great mountain bike riding, skiing, hiking and trail running—and in recent years, an explosion of food cart pods to help you gain back those calories lost doing all that activity. Here’s the lowdown on the gastronomic wonders that abound at Central Oregon’s food cart lots—in no particular order. See more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sat., May 18, 2019 POLE PEDAL PADDLE Six events that span Central Oregon’s outdoor scene. Contestants race in teams or do all the events, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cycling, paddling and a sprint to the finish. Worth a watch, or for a major training goal. Starts at Mt. Bachelor. pppbend.com First Fridays ART WALK […]
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