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OK, so maybe National Take a Hike Day on Nov. 17 has lost a little oomph this year. I mean, what else have we been doing during the pandemic but hiking? Right, all those other “ings” such as fishing, camping, boating, biking, running, surfing, taking your kids to work (from the dining table to the […]
Support Winter Bike Trail Work with this Raffle Central Oregon Trail Alliance is raffling off a winter-ready fat bike in support of fat bike riding on the winter trails in and around Wanoga Sno-Park. A $10 ticket puts one in the running to win a 2021 Fatback Bikes Rhino FLT, which retails at $2,199. The […]
Earlier this fall, Mt. Bachelor announced its winter operations plan for the 2020-21 season—one that will be remembered as the year COVID-19 made everything change. Getting outdoors for some vigorous—or not-so-vigorous—exercise (while staying 6 feet from others) continues to be one of the ways to stay healthy throughout this pandemic, and at Mt. Bachelor, staying […]
Bend Park & Recreation District builds new trails and parks all the time. If walking or running the same route has become a habit, change it up and adventure to another part of town to check out a new place. Riley Ranch Nature Reserve opened in 2017, so it might offer a new experience for […]
As winter approaches, a crew of snowshoe trail maintenance volunteers on the Deschutes National Forest has already been out assessing trail stewardship needs along 23.5 miles of trails. The group maintains spots for snowshoers at various sno-parks along the Cascades Lakes Highway. Having so many miles of dedicated snowshoe trails is relatively rare on national […]
Disclaimer: As we all know by now… these are unprecedented times. Many classic winter events are postponed or canceled as we head into the snowy season. Here are the events we know are happening and updates on ones that are still up in the air. I Like Pie Thanksgiving Run/Walk Mon., Nov. 23- Sun., Nov. […]
The “ice sports” season began this week at The Pavilion in Bend—but like most activities during this pandemic year, things will operate differently. Among the biggest changes for this season: Hockey, a popular sport among Bendites young and old, won’t be available in league form at all this year, since it’s considered a contact sport […]
In the midst of the pandemic, staycations prove to be the safest way to kick back, relax and escape the chaos. Hidden in the grassy river plains of the Cascade mountain range just 15 miles from Bend, Sunriver Resort provides all of the amenities for the perfect staycation. “At Sunriver Resort you can get away […]
The pandemic has robbed many of the simple summer pleasures in Central Oregon—but when it comes down to it, coronavirus has nothing on Mother Nature. Outdoor recreation is the hottest trend this summer and Pine Mountain Sports is keeping locals and tourists fully equipped for their activity of choice. In the warmer months, the friendly […]
It’s a sure sign of warm weather in Bend: The sight of floaters, kayakers and other boaters passing through Bend Park and Recreation’s Whitewater Park. According to the Park district, the Whitewater Park is back open as of March 18, after a winter of work intended to improve performance in the channels. “The winter modifications […]
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