Beginner’s Guide to Bend
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Bird’s Eye View

Seeing Central Oregon from a helicopter offers a peek at our winter wonderland in a way no ski lift can muster
Brian Jennings

Editor’s note: The online version of this story has been updated from the print version. Details regarding “landing near Broken Top” have been removed. If you’re looking for the ultimate marriage proposal, here’s an idea for you: Surprise your future spouse with a helicopter proposal that includes a tour of Central Oregon’s snow-capped mountains. You’ll land […]

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Eclipse Chasers

The Biggest Event of the Year: Why, Where and How to Watch the Great American Eclipse
Renรฉe Alexander

Editor’s note: The print version of this story listed the eclipse date as August 20. The date is August 21, 2017. The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to Central Oregon this summer, and you don’t need a ticket to see it. All you have to do is look up on Aug. 21 to watch […]

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What’s your Blizzard Bar?

The snow is starting to fly. Before the next blizzard, identify your nearest watering hole.
The Source Staff

Ah, winter…that time of year when we’re often stuck inside waaayy more than we’d like. Sure, those studded tires are going to get you around when the snow and ice comes around, but once in a while the weather gets so bad that there’s nothing else to do besides hole up at home. But wait! […]

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Go Here: 11/3-11/9

Explore the National Parks from the Comfort of Bend
Hayley Jo Murphy

Climate Change at Crater Lake Oregon’s own National Park, Crater Lake, has begun to display the impacts of climate change. From the color of the lake to the snowpack to the animals that call the region home, learn how climate change has already affected the area and what researchers expect in the future. The talk […]

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