Deschutes River Trail
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Trail Volunteers Wanted

The Sierra Club is partnering with Bend Park and Rec to remove invasive plants on the Deschutes River Trail
Chris Miller

On Monday, June 4 the Sierra Club Juniper Group is partnering with the Bend Park and Recreation District to remove some invasive plants that are taking hold into the South Canyon section of the Deschutes River Trail. BPRD is providing the tools, but volunteers need to dress for the occasion: hiking boots, layered clothing, sunscreen, […]

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Bridge Battle, Part Deux

In the Oregon Legislature, a new effort to sink the Deschutes River Trail Bridge
Chris Miller

The fight over the proposed Deschutes River pedestrian bridge south of Bend may suffer a knockout blow if a new bill passes in the upcoming short legislative session.  The draft of the bill, currently titled Legislative Concept 49, differs from Rep. Gene Whisnant’s failed bill from last session in that it doesn’t provide another option […]

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BREAKING: Deschutes River Trail bridge off the table, at least for now

Oregon Parks director decides against rule change
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

The dream of a pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River along Bend’s southern boundary may have slipped downstream—at least for the foreseeable future. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption announced this morning that she will not pursue a rule amendment on the Upper Deschutes State Scenic Waterway. State parks rules currently dictate that […]

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Side Notes 9/7-9/14

Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

New Farewell Bend Bridge Opens Sept. 10 Starting Saturday September 10, people in Bend can once again use the Farewell Bend pedestrian bridge, according to the Bend Park and Recreation District. The District and its contractors removed the old 75-year-old bridge—once used for logging work—earlier this year, with plans to replace it with a steel […]

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Don’t Mind the Gaps

Deschutes River Trail connectivity chugs along
Kevin Sperl

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 […]

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Go Here 7/29-8/5

Three Hikes
Kevin Sperl

What’s the difference between walking and hiking? Well, the steepness of the climb (from no elevation gain along the riverfront, to darn near rock climbing summits). Yup, it is a good reminder that just like Mt. Bachelor offers everything from a green circle to black diamond, the terrain around Bend has a grab bag of […]

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Letters 10/28-11/4

The Source Staff

Editor’s Note: In the October 23 issue, a photograph ran in the Events Calendar along with an announcement about a presentation on the retreat of glaciers in the Three Sisters Wilderness. That photograph ran without appropriate credit. Mary Moynihan is the photographer who took the picture—and, moreover, who made the difficult trek out to the […]

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An Uninterupted River Runs Through It

The current state of river obstructions on the Deschutes River as it flows through Bend
Avatar photo Brianna Brey

The Deschutes River Trail offers nearly uninterrupted access for hikers and bikers along the banks of the river in six stretches ranging from one to four miles through the heart of Bend. But for those who want to play and recreate IN/ON the water rather than beside it, there are four non-navigable, man-made obstructions standing […]

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