Bend has an iconic landscape, which includes the volcanic monuments known as the Three Sisters. North, Middle and South Sister—also referred to as Faith, Hope and Charity—fill our western horizon and are seemingly within arms reach. Access points to the Three Sisters are sparse, however, as they lie in the designated Three Sisters Wilderness area. […]
Mckenzie Pass
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Day Trips Without Cars
Change of scenery without the drive
There are so many sights to see near Bend, you don’t even have to drive. This week ditch the car and grab your bike, take a shuttle or use your two feet and the Cascades East Transit to take an adventure. Oh, shift! Why drive? There are plenty of places to escape on two wheels […]
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Scarred McKenzie Pass Reopens
Update: McKenzie Pass is closed at least through Thursday at milepost 70 eastbound and milepost 81 westbound due to mud over the highway after Wednesday’s storms. Check ODOT’s website for up to date information on when the pass will reopen. Peter Murphy at the Oregon Department of Transportation loves McKenzie Pass. “You can’t get this […]
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Go Here 6/17-6/24
Road rides for those who like to climb
Long-time Runner’s World contributing writer Hal Higdon says this about hills: “We love them. We hate them. They make us strong. They make us weak.” Meant for runners, the same applies to road bikers. For those that subscribe to “strong” and embrace lung-busting experiences, here are a few suggestions (all distances are one-way with elevation). […]