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After living in the flat, humid wasteland that is Florida for three years, I was excited to get on the mountain and try my hand at winter sports upon moving to Bend. My then-boyfriend, a long-time gnar-shredder, was so excited to get me on a board that he took off work to teach me almost […]
Raise your hand if you’ve used one of Central Oregon’s trails. Now keep reading if you plan to use them again. The High Desert is home to a variety of trails for all types of things—biking, walking, running, snowshoeing and more. As the community continues to grow, it’s important that these trails continue to evolve […]
What’s better than spending the first day of the new year hiking with family and/or friends? Hiking with family and/or friends for free—along with a guide to help show you what’s what. This is the ninth year that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering free, guided First Day Hikes in state parks around […]
Local photographer Hames Ellerbe takes along the rivers of Oregon with these spring stoke photos. Check out his wet walks with fellow hiker Kate Price. See more of Ellerbe’s work on Instagram @hamesellerbe, or on his website, hamesellerbe.com.
Seasoned Oregon hikers and backpackers will often advise taking springtime hikes because they offer cooler weather and often an endless array of wildflowers, particularly in the Columbia River Gorge area. Deschutes River State Recreation Area The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a very popular place for hiking. Located about 10 miles east of The […]
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