River Solitude Where does one find solitude on a nearby river? The Deschutes River, of course, is one answer. Tumalo Creek is another. The Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) is offering an adult, full-day, 9-mile Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe paddle tour that will traverse flat water and offer ample opportunities to view wildlife. […]
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Pine Tree Mill Hike Though reading about the past is fun, it’s always more exciting to discover it in nature. The Pine Tree Mill Hike offers hikers an evening of exploration, combining beautiful trails with fascinating history. Hosted by the Deschutes Land Trust, this hike will explore the Skyline Forest to discuss Bend’s early logging […]
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Go Here 4/27-5/4
McKenzie River Trail Although many of the popular higher elevation hikes are still snowbound, now might be a great time to enjoy one of America’s top rated trails within an easy drive of Bend. The McKenzie River Trail offers 26 miles of terrain that can be easily section hiked in many areas. From old growth […]
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Go Here 4/20-4/27
High Desert Naturalist Hikes Bend Park and Recreation District is offering two sessions of hikes May 16 to 23 and June 6 to 13 that explore the region’s geology, wetlands, birds, and flowers. Each hike is 4 to 6 miles and runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In-district cost is $50 and out-of-district cost […]
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Go Here 4/13-4/20
Oregon’s Nordic Ski History It may be spring, but Nordic ski enthusiasts have an opportunity to learn about the history of Nordic skiing in Central Oregon at the Deschutes County Historical Museum. This exhibits runs through November 2016. The 1,200-square-foot interactive exhibit details the strong influence of the Scandinavian culture that pushed Central Oregon to […]
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Go Here 4/6-4/13
Oregon’s Spectacular Desert On April 26, the Oregon Natural Desert Association presents its final event in the High Desert Speakers Series in Bend with a discussion of many of the high desert’s most spectacular places. ONDA’s Gena Goodman-Campbell will team up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness for this 90-minute discussion at Bend’s Old […]
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Go Here 3/30-4/6
Fishing with kids Searching for an outdoor outing for youngsters? There are ample fishing opportunities in the area. Shevlin Park has one of the most popular kids-only ponds open to 17 and under, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says it’s beginning to stock the pond with bigger fish. Kids are almost guaranteed […]
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Go Here 3/23-3/30
Mountain Biking for Girls The Bend Endurance Academy, which focuses on coaching youth and young adults through active outdoor experiences, is offering a series of free mountain bike clinics specifically for girls ages 11 to 18. BEA will also feature weekly all-female rides. According to BEA Cycling Director Bill Warburton, “The intro clinics offer a […]
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Go Here 3/16-3/23
Sunriver’s Oregon Observatory With Central Oregon’s spring break next week, Sunriver’s Oregon Observatory is offering several programs of interest. For those wanting to take a break from daytime skiing, solar viewing is offered every day from March 19 to Sunday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to solar viewing, evening star […]
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Go Here 3/9-3/16
Spring Nordic for Kids Spring is right around the corner and this time of year offers some of the best Nordic ski opportunities in Central Oregon. The Bend Endurance Academy is offering its spring after-school program on Wednesdays beginning March 30 and continuing through April for kids ages 11 to18. BEA offers to pick kids […]