Love the outdoors? You know you do. Here’s your guide to holiday gifts for this season, and the next one. This is part one of the Source holiday gift guide; check back next week for the Indoor Gift Guide. Outdoor Gift Guide · Outside Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together · Outside Gifts for […]
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Outdoor Gifts for the Non-Skier
Shopping for that Bendite who doesn’t ski or snowboard? Fret no more, gift givers. Here’s a cheat sheet to soothe your holiday anxiety. Support local businesses, stay within your budget, and make someone’s day. And as always, the key to surviving the holiday crowds is knowing exactly what you’re looking for. “Day Hiking Bend and […]
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Outdoor Gifts of Experience
How many of last year’s gifts are collecting dust in an attic or closet right now? Don’t make that mistake again this year. Lovers of the outdoors want excitement…the kind of adventure that can’t be held in anyone’s hands. This year, give someone an outdoor gift of experience. BC 101 Guided Backcountry Outing at Oregon Ski […]
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Outside the Box for the Soccer Mom (and Dad, too)
If they aren’t on the job, they are running the kids to and from their various activities or pulling the house together and planning the next family event. Soccer moms (and dads), simply put, are super and they deserve to be showered in gifts whenever the opportunity arises. This holiday you have the chance to […]
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The Jetsetter
Gifts to travel into the future with
Oakley Sunglasses Oakleys used to just be for athletes, rock stars, or presidents of foreign governments, but now, anyone can slip into a sweet pair of sunglasses without having to mastermind a coup in Equatorial Guinea. With the sun-obliterating polarized lenses, the modern jetsetter can travel to the brightest of lands and still see off […]
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The Doom and Gloom Shopping List
A beginners’ guide to preparing for natural disasters and more
Survivalists aren’t only preparing for the end of the world as we know it, but are prepping for the more likely “smaller” disasters of life. From droughts and power outages to making daily adventures easier, this shopping list is designed to plan for the unexpected, or in the case of global warming, the highly expected. […]
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Valentine’s Gift Guide
Gifts for everyone in your life, including yourself!
Your Self Though often underrated, self-love is the greatest love of all. And what’s more, as Whitney Houston explains in her classic and aptly titled ballad “The Greatest Love,” it’s easy to achieve. Plus, since it’s all about Me, Myself, and I, it’s good for those bitter single folks who can’t get down with the […]
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Gift Guide: The Adventurer
Burly Gifts for Adventurous Souls
There is an irony that shopping for those guys and gals in your life who are the biggest adventurers doesn’t require traveling much distance. Along a few-block stretch on Century Drive, there are three prime stops to completely equip a Sir Edmund Hillary expedition—or, to do even better. From high-tech compasses to high-end safety gear, […]
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Gift Guide: The Hiker
Sensible Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast
You don’t have to be a hardcore athlete to enjoy the great outdoors. For those who tread more gently upon the earth, there is no shortage of creative and adventurous gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for a fair-weather outdoorsperson or 24/7/365 “outside kid,” these gifts will aid in their exploration and recreation. While the more […]
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Gift Guide: The Socialite
Fun and Fashionable Gifts for the Night Owl
Movers and shakers are on everyone’s gift list. The person you can never quite track down because they are just so darn busy! They are always pumping up the next big event and spending every night out on the town. Here are some gift suggestions for your event-loving fashionista/night owl. Being out on the town […]
