Warmer weather is finally here, and with it comes the irresistible desire to go out, purchase some wooden tokens, and try every beer in the universe, four ounces at a time. Most of the big beer festivals around Oregon have announced their 2017 plans by now. Central Oregon Beer Week begins two Fridays from now […]
Cycling in Bend Oregon
Courtney Van Fossan
Van Fossan says that more and more, she is wanting to leave the car behind, especially for all those easy trips around town, “so there’s not so many of us driving in cars alone,” she adds. Something as simple as riding a bicycle can help improve one’s mental healthโ and can even bring a grown […]
Want to ride a bike, but you don’t know where to start?
The non-negotiable stuff: a helmet and a bike. A hard tail is a mountain bike that only has suspension in the front, which will be cheaper and fine for beginners. If you have the cash, a full suspension mountain bike will be more deluxe, but isn’t necessary. If you’re interesting in road biking, frame weight […]

