Raise your hand if you’ve used one of Central Oregon’s trails. Now keep reading if you plan to use them again. The High Desert is home to a variety of trails for all types of thingsโbiking, walking, running, snowshoeing and more. As the community continues to grow, it’s important that these trails continue to evolve […]
Bend Parks
Making Waves
“It’s the best game in the world.” That’s how Chris Perret, executive director of the Bend Waves Water Polo Club, describes the gameโone he’s been actively involved in since playing for the University of California San Diego from 1981 to ’85. Today, water polo is ranked among the fastest-growing sports in the nation for high […]
Last Stand in the Sand
For some, they’ve been the site of many a family pick-up game. For others, they’re a spring and summertime training ground. But soon, the courts just south of the Les Schwab Amphitheater will be the former home of Bend’s largestโand nearly onlyโoutdoor sand volleyball complex. A representative from the Old Mill District confirmed Monday that […]
Letters 5/11-5/18
In response to: “Democratic Primary Endorsement: Clinton” (4/29) I am shocked that the Source would recommend Clinton in the primaryโin an article containing specious arguments and half truths. "However nice, smart guys don't always make the best presidents." You mean like FDR or Lincoln? Or are you just thinking of Obama while you aim at […]
Don’t Mind the Gaps
Humans have been drawn to water since time immemorial, and Central Oregonians are no exception. That’s why locals and tourists alike are eager to see the completion of the Deschutes River Trail, which currently spans more than 30, somewhat disjointed, miles from Sunriver to Tumalo. Steve Jorgensen is the man with the plan. His days […]

