Baby, it’s cold outside. Most Central Oregonian families don’t just tolerate the winter months, they look forward to them as a time to engage in adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities. Even so, you can only hit the slopes so often. Still, being stuck inside doesn’t mean the family can’t have fun. This holiday season give your family, […]
Gift Guide
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Gift-Worthy Subscriptions
Take the fancy wrap, un-reusable bows and the struggle of gift wrapping out of your giving this year. Your loved ones will be thrilled when they receive the following subscriptions. Workout Subscriptions Yoga Download offers over 1,000 online yoga classes, unlimited streaming, free downloads that can be kept forever, and new classes weekly. yogadownload.com – […]
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Outdoor Gifts for the Non-Skier
Shopping for that Bendite who doesn’t ski or snowboard? Fret no more, gift givers. Here’s a cheat sheet to soothe your holiday anxiety. Support local businesses, stay within your budget, and make someone’s day. And as always, the key to surviving the holiday crowds is knowing exactly what you’re looking for. “Day Hiking Bend and […]
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Outdoor Gifts of Experience
How many of last year’s gifts are collecting dust in an attic or closet right now? Don’t make that mistake again this year. Lovers of the outdoors want excitement…the kind of adventure that can’t be held in anyone’s hands. This year, give someone an outdoor gift of experience. BC 101 Guided Backcountry Outing at Oregon Ski […]
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Recycle Your Reading
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, so why not bring a bit more festivity to the season, and do your part for the environment at the same time? Choosing the right wrapping paper often feels like a waste of time, but you have an easier, more unique option. Try using this issue […]
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Outdoor Gift Guide
Love the outdoors? You know you do. Here’s your guide to holiday gifts for this season, and the next one. This is part one of the Source holiday gift guide; check back next week for the Indoor Gift Guide. Outdoor Gift Guide · Outside Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together · Outside Gifts for […]
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The Executive
Sleek gifts for trend-setting types
XP2 Quadcopter Drone Next time you’re enjoying skiing through the Cascades or want an aerial view of your coast vacation, ask for the modern gift that makes photography and filmmaking from a bird’s eye view possible. The XProHeli XP2 quadcopter drone comes ready to fly and is equipped to carry lightweight recording devices like a […]
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The Jetsetter
Gifts to travel into the future with
Oakley Sunglasses Oakleys used to just be for athletes, rock stars, or presidents of foreign governments, but now, anyone can slip into a sweet pair of sunglasses without having to mastermind a coup in Equatorial Guinea. With the sun-obliterating polarized lenses, the modern jetsetter can travel to the brightest of lands and still see off […]
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The Outdoor Enthusiast
Modern marvels for ambitious adventurers
Osprey Exos Ultralight Multi-day Pack With the thousands of acres of public lands available in Central Oregon, it stands to reason that hiking and backpacking continue to gain popularity. With excellent trailhead access to our wilderness areas, more people than ever are exploring these backcountry treasures. Modern equipment helps, too. Years ago it wasn’t uncommon […]
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The Professor
Contemporary gifts for the discerning mind
Guatemalan & Sumatran blend Quickstep Coffee One could really choose any of the myriad of coffee stylings from Strictly Organic Coffee Company, but it is the Quickstep that really adds clarity to the modern professorial mind. Quickstep takes the mushroomy, earthy tones of the typical Sumatran cup and ties it into the complex, smokey acidity […]