Skyliners Lodge, built in 1935, is set to close in 2025. The 90-year-old lodge is run by the High Desert Education Service District under a long-term lease with the U.S. Forest Service. In November, HDESD announced that it would return the lease to USFS and shutter the lodge, canceling all reservations after June 30. HDESD […]
Historic Skyliners Lodge to Close in June
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S’mores & Pours: A Heartwarming Escape from the Winter Chill
There’s something undeniably nostalgic and comforting about s’mores — the golden marshmallows and melted chocolate paired with the joy of gathering around a crackling fire. While the campfire classic is a summer staple, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company invites guests to savor the gooey goodness all winter long with its S’mores & Pours event series. Every […]
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Italian Authenticity
There’s something special about finding a new food cart that’s so good that it changes what you thought was possible coming out of such a small kitchen. Places like Cotto, Manzanita Grill, Sopa, Wonderland Chicken Co. and a few others have genuinely elevated what we picture when we imagine food truck cuisine. And Mundrelli’s Italian […]
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Awakening Your Inner Hero: Sh*t Happens
This message has a few moderately graphic parts. Still, I think you should continue reading. A few days ago, after my always soul-touching men’s group wound down, I decided to go to the gym before meeting with my next client. I shall be forever appreciative for that decision. Wendy and I usually work out after […]
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Source Warmup
Owyhee Bill Passes U.S. Senate On Dec. 20, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s bill to preserve over 1 million acres of wilderness in the Owyhee Canyon Lands in Eastern Oregon. The bill, which passed with unanimous consent, will also introduce more flexibility into the area’s established grazing management system. “The holiday celebrations […]
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After Closure, New La Pine Park Leaders Move Forward
In early October, mounting frustrations, complaints and hefty money troubles within the La Pine Park & Recreation District came to a head, leading to the resignation of all of its volunteer board members and the closure of its office. With a full closure, the board laid off all LPRD employees and, subsequently, left all of […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Sally Compton 🎧
In this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sally, Executive Director of Think Wild, a Bend-based wildlife conservation center. Sally shares her inspiring journey from working at the Newport Aquarium to leading a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rescue, education, conservation, and habitat restoration across Central and Eastern Oregon. […]
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Suet Smarts: Helping Birds Without Hurting Them
Picture this: A chickadee lands on your carefully crafted pinecone feeder, coated with peanut butter or suet and seeds. You’re feeling good about helping local wildlife. But wait! As your neighborhood bird rehabilitator, let me share a secret that could save birds’ lives — and it’s all about the hidden dangers of fats. You know […]
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The Third Act: Many Happy Returns
No sooner is holiday buying over, no sooner are living rooms out from under the jolly chaos of ribbons and wrapping paper, than we’re headed back to the malls and downtown shops with returns. Gift givers, I feel your pain. I know the ouch factor when you’ve spent hours agonizing over the perfect present, only […]
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Horoscope Week of December 26, 2024
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Since 1985, musician David Gilmour has led Pink Floyd. The band has sold over 250 million records. He’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in both the UK and the US. But my favorite thing about Gilmour is that he’s a passionate activist who has crusaded for animal rights, […]