The seasons are changing in Central Oregon, sometimes violently swinging between intense summerlike heat waves and raging winter storms, with moments of calm that resemble the mild autumn season: bluebird skies, warm sunny days, and chilly evenings. At some point during the past few weeks, or perhaps only the past few days, the leaves have […]
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Sage Grouse Continued
This week our Feature focused on The Endangered Species Act and the Sage Grouse Initiative. “In 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made a decision that set in motion what many are calling a landmark transformation in how the nation recovers imperiled wildlife,” Lisa Seales write. “Ordinarily, the sage grouse’s situation might land it […]
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Make Your Own Summer Camp
Go Here 8/12-8/19
Dave Dallas is well qualified to recommend activities for kids—he teaches third grade at Amity Creek School. He and his wife, Mary, are also known for their participation in strenuous outdoor activities. Dave is a triathlete who recently completed his first Ironman in Coeur d’Alene. Mary’s preference is cyclocross and mountain bike racing, and also […]
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Our Picks 5/27-6/3
thursday 28 BendFilm Bash ARTY PARTY—The 12th annual BendFilm Festival is just half a year away, which means it’s time for the annual fundraiser. This year’s event features the wildly popular variety show “Night Lights with Shanan Kelley,” which has sold out 25 consecutive shows since February 2014. Nosh on apps from Spork and throw […]
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Powder-free Pastimes
Mother Nature hasn’t exactly been generous with the snow lately, so if you’re looking for a winter activity that isn’t powder dependent, check out a couple of these local gems. High Desert Museum This 135-acre complex, part wildlife center, part cultural museum can make short work of a no-powder day. Open 10 am – 4 […]
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High Desert Museum’s Lynx Dies After a Long Life
The High Desert Museum announced via press release the death of an elderly lynx that had lived at the museum for nearly a decade. According to the museum: Snowshoe, a male hybrid lynx who lived at the High Desert Museum for nine years, died last night. He had been under a veterinarian’s care recently for […]
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PICK: Harvest Dinner
saturday 4 Harvest Dinner FOOD & ART—Harvest is a time for feasting, and The High Desert Museum gets that. It hosts a farm-to-table dinner accompanied by the art exhibition “Painting Oregon’s Harvest” by Kathy Deggendorfer. Chef TR McCrystal of Jen’s Garden prepares a four-course meal paired with Oregon wines. 7 pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 […]
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The Long View of History
New president, Dana Whitelaw’s new outlook for the High Desert Museum
Growing up in Central Oregon, some of my earliest memories are of my Mom walking me though the winding cement paths of the High Desert Museum. Surrounded by tall pine trees and eyelevel sagebrush, the first stop was always the otter exhibit, where Bert and Ernie, now both long deceased, frolicked in their high desert […]
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High Desert Museum Announces New President
After a nationwide search, the High Desert Museum announced yesterday that they have chosen Dr. Dana Whitelaw, former VP of programs at the museum, as the new president of the nonprofit. Below is the press release from Feb. 12. High Desert Museum Names New President.Dr. Dana Whitelaw chosen to lead the iconic non-profit institution. Bend, […]