Central Oregon is famous for quite a few things: a world class ski resort, the staggeringly good beer, some of the most beautiful lakes on the planet, riding and hiking trails galore, and quite a few more things, too. One thing that doesn’t immediately spring to mind, however, is wineries. Central Oregon weather can be […]
Beyond Bend
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Beyond Bend 2016
There are many way to enjoy beautiful Central Oregon, from Sunriver Village to Black Butte Ranch to Sisters Folk Festival and the region’s new wine country. Our special section this issue explores adventures for everyone. Check out our Beyond Bend: The Good Life articles below: Taking the Long View on the Hub Southbound to Sunriver […]
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Four Seasons of Family Fun in Black Butte
Black Butte Stables continues a century-old tradition
Central Oregon’s recreational splendor makes it a dream destination for locals and vacationers alike. There are mountains to ski, trails to hike or ride, rivers to fish in, forests to wander and a history that runs deep both in geology and culture. Black Butte Ranch’s history runs back to the 1880s, but for more than […]
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Hey, Dude
A getaway worth getting away to
Being a rancher has long been a popular dream among those who have grown up watching John Wayne rope a “doggie,” herd cattle, or ride off into the sunset. The reality of the work that goes into running a working ranch, however, is often where that dream, well, remains a dream. Long days that start […]
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Southbound to Sunriver
A world away that’s close to home
The community of Sunriver is about 15 miles south of Bend, about a 20 to 30-minutes drive along Highway 97. The journey to Sunriver may be short, but it makes all the difference when trying to take a holiday for a weeklong staycation or even just for a quick weekend getaway. There are almost too […]
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Taking the Long View on the Hub City
Planning pays off in Redmond
Frank and Josephine Redmond settled here in 1905, and the rest, as they say, is history. In 1906 the town named for them was platted by the predecessor company to Central Oregon Irrigation, and was incorporated in 1910. The next year the Oregon Trunk Railway reached Redmond and things took off from there, for the Redmonds and for […]
