For the third time in three albums, Sublime With Rome went to Sonic Ranch near El Paso, Texas, a studio Rome Ramirez (vocals, guitar), Eric Wilson (bass) and Carlos Verdugo (drums) like because it’s isolated enough to allow bands to really concentrate on the business at hand. “I think Eric really likes that kind of […]
It’s that time of year… The days are warm and the nights are warming. The mountain is still open for skiing. The trails are ripe for hiking and biking. Even the rivers are ready for paddling. If you’re suffering from a case of Hyperactive Outdoors Syndrome, you’re not alone. While we can’t completely alleviate the […]
Note: Precise locations are not divulged here. With much controversy surrounding geo-tagging and increased traffic to outdoor wild spaces, this writer feels non-disclosure is the best stewardship practice. Up-down, up-down, pothole, gravel spin-out, open toes, dusty feet. My college bestie flew in from Salt Lake City to spend a long weekend with me—and forgot her […]
Each summer presents new opportunities for never-been-dones: Rock climb at Smith Rock State Park, in the buff. Sunbathe while naked and dozing by a secluded Cascade lake. Play ultimate frisbee while topless—or bottomless—with friends in Drake Park. Consider these perfectly legal ways to ease tan lines and demonstrate your body positivity during these sunny days […]
It all started after Sydney Dickson’s car broke down on Highway 20, on the way back from work in Tumalo. While waiting for a tow truck, Dickson and her boyfriend Jamison Cook decided to fill their time by picking up trash on the side of the road. “We were hanging out on Highway 20, didn’t […]
Matthew Williams has a goal: Helping clients move stored-up pain out of the body. As a board-certified structural integrationist, Williams says his work on the body can be intense at times. He calls the process, “movement re-education.” The goal is to develop a “recipe” for changing a person’s habit of movements. “You can’t fundamentally change […]
It’s been in the works since 2016—but on May 10, officials from the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests issued a Final Decision on the plan that manages entry at trailheads in the Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas in the Central Cascades. The plan is a scaled-back version of what officials revealed […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. If you’re short on ideas for ways to show mom you care, then let the following stories give you some ideas. Reconnecting with Mom: Soul-rejuvenating retreats, nurture circles and yoga sessions for mom Instead of Buying Flowers, Go for Nature’s Bouquet: Take mom on a wildflower hike to get […]
Gravel bikes everywhere, a 10-year-old BMX champion, riding Bend’s Low-Stress Network, tricycling for seniors, all the local bike events and much more! Check out the links below to get a taste of all the 2019 Source Weekly Bike Issue has to offer. See you on the trails! Got Gravel?: Biking’s hottest trend gets riders off […]
Did you Know? Some fun facts from our Sustainability Issue: For every one almond you eat, 3.2 gallons of water is used. (From “The World’s Healthiest Nut”) 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide went into the atmosphere in 2006, just for the production of plastic water bottles (from “Climate + Education”) Zero-energy homes cost 5 […]
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