Metolius River
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Half-Throttle Adventures

Summer wandering is calling. But when time is short, let these three local-ish motorcycle rides give you some bite-sized adventure
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

A couple of weeks ago, my fairy godmother unearthed my hibernating motorcycle and got her purring like a fat cat. Who knew all it would take was draining and replacing fluids? This summertime transportation development has jump-started my relationship with Little Red Riding Hood, my ’77 Kawasaki, dual-sport KL250. When you need a dose of adventure, […]

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Family Forest Getaway

For nature-loving adventurers, Wizard Falls has a little bit of everything
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Just about an hour northwest of Bend is Camp Sherman. Amongst the beauty there in the Deschutes National Forest, hidden by the thickness of trees and cooled by the riverside, moms can find a hidden gem: the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. One little bridge trip over the wildly blue Metolius River and you’re there. If […]

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Top 10 Gravel Rides in Central Oregon

Stellar fall weather is holding throughout the region. Check out these gravel rides, for as long as the season lasts
Linda English

There’s lots of buzz in the cycling community about gravel riding. With new bikes that are a mashup between mountain bikes and road bikes, this is a new type of cycling for a lot of riders, with routes that are both challenging and scenic. And with the forecast offering plenty of sunny days and highs […]

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A River Runs Through Here

Water issues downriver in Jefferson County affect those upriver, too, impacting the economy, recreation and food
Brian Jennings

“Without water – no farms – no food.” With that simple statement, Jefferson County Commissioner Mae Huston emphasizes the importance of irrigation water for farms near Madras, in Jefferson County, where the seed industry, along with other crops, are the lifeblood of the rural community. Without adequate water supplies for farmers, she says the City […]

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In Search of a Cooler River

Deschutes River Alliance files suit against PGE
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

To the average houseboater dipping her toes in Lake Billy Chinook, the water might feel relatively warm and inviting. Well below the surface, however, the temperatures take a nosedive. The frigid waters of the Metolius River flow into the reservoir and sink to the bottom, while the warm waters of the Crooked River stay near […]

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