Rafting companies in the Bend area are seeing fewer trips booked this summer. Many attribute the decrease to cooler weather in the area and concern about possible trip cancellations due to forest fires. Tim Thornton, operations manager at River Drifters, a Maupin-based service offering trips throughout Oregon and Washington, said while business has been steady […]
McKenzie River
Letters to the Editor
In response to, “Family Separation Policy: Oregon Leaders React To Changes,” on 6/20 at Bendsource.com In response to Mr. Boyd, I am so very proud to have Senator Merkley as our US Senator. Arguably, his presence at the converted Walmart in Houston sparked the national outcry that led to the reluctantly issued Trump order to […]
This perfect day
In honor of the Outdoor Rec issue, an ode to our beautiful outdoors, in six parts. Part One: The Source names a poet laureate of This Perfect Day. Because what’s better than a day doing something you love outside? Doing it with poetry, of course. all the highways END IN SKY by Emily Carr thursday […]

