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Britt Orchestra Celebrates National Park Service Anniversary

“Natural History” composition debuts July 29 at Crater Lake
Annette Benedetti

Established in 1902, Crater Lake is the fifth oldest national park and Oregon’s only national park. Its stunning blue water has inspired awe in nature enthusiasts, artists, and photographers from all over the world. On July 29, the Britt Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams will introduce music lovers to the majesty of the park […]

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New Farewell Bend Bridge to be Lifted into Place

River access and portions of river trail will be closed beginning July 21
Hayley Jo Murphy

Bend, Ore. – A significant milestone is occurring at the Farewell Bend Bridge when the new bridge sections will be hoisted into place by crane after the remaining bridge center is removed. The Deschutes River will be closed to river users at the bridge—both upstream and downstream access—beginning Thursday, July 21. The closure will remain […]

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Picks 7/13-7/20

The Source Staff

Thursday 14 The California Honeydrops LIVE MUSIC—Playing during the 26th annual Munch and Music series, The California Honeydrops are just as sweet as their name implies. Their sound is a lovely throwback to 1960s and 1970s R&B. Think Smokey Robinson with a dash of Sam Cooke. Catch them while you can because these guys are […]

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Rattlesnakes: Born to do Battle?

Jim Anderson

In our travels assisting the Oregon Eagle Foundation to survey Central Oregon for active Golden Eagle breeding territories, my wife, Sue and I come across a wonderful variety of reptiles. When the days are nice and warm, just about all the lizards that live in the Great Sandy Desert dash across the road ahead of […]

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Go Here 7/13-7/20

Russ Axon

Mt. Bachelor Bike Park The Mt. Bachelor Bike Park is now open for the summer. Mountain bikers can explore trails from the top of Pine Marten, including Lava Flow, Cone Run and lower Rattle Snake. Chairlifts open daily at 11am, closing at 5pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekends. Lift ticket prices vary based on […]

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Let’s Pokémon Go for a Walk

Exploring Bend through new mobile game
Russ Axon

I made my first important life decision when I was six years old: I choose Squirtle as my starter. This decision was made on a brand new GameBoy Color, and motivated by a desire to be competitive against my brother’s Charmander. A lot of people will comprehend those statements, but for the confused and uninitiated, […]

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Side Notes 7/13-7/20

Renée Alexander

Local Arborist Does Business by Bike A local arborist gave up his vehicle for an electric bicycle and says he now makes more money working fewer hours, giving him more time to play in the mountains. Sean Shriver has done professional tree care for 23 years, mostly in Austin, Texas, where he owned a thriving […]

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