Central Oregon is full of fun winter activities. Find out what’s ahead for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and more in 2020.
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Sunriver has gone dark—and that’s a good thing
The newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Association’s Dark Sky Places Program
Want a place to see the night sky, unsullied by the light pollution of the city? Sunriver may be it. The town was just named the first “dark sky place” in all of Oregon, as the newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Association‘s Dark Sky Places Program. The town earned the title of “Dark Sky […]
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Outside Guide: On Sanctuary
Is there such a thing as sanctuary in the outdoors? Local outdoor advocates share their thoughts.
Under normal circumstances, our annual Outside Guide is chock-full of events and suggestions for where to go and what to do in the outdoors. With social distancing guidelines still in place, sending all of our readers to one locale, or even a handful of them, seemed tone deaf. Instead, we asked some locals who work […]
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Get Your Mind Outside with these Books
Nature is calling, and these local reads will get you excited to get back out there doing what you love
With the Phase One reopening plan likely happening May 15 in Oregon counties, we know you’re rarin’ to go when it comes to the outdoors department. Mind you—not all locations, trailheads, and so on are likely to open right back up so always check with the land manager of the site where you plan to […]
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The Sporting Life
Three local women working to close gender gaps in sporting communities
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 […]
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Shop Small Matters
From hiking the PCT as a spiritual endeavor to living off-grid, these outdoor-loving books make great gifts
Small Business Saturday drops this weekend, and in case you’re wondering why it matters to support that locally owned shop down the street… •For every $100 you spend at a local businesses, $52 stays in the community •Buying local is environmentally responsible. •We know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses […]
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Bend or Bust
Water sports giant, Aquaglide, moved to Bend last year. Now it has big plans for local water fun
Aquaglide designs and manufactures aquaparks, inflatable kayaks, standup paddle boards and towables for watersports enthusiasts and outdoor recreationalists. The company moved to Bend last October.
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Outside Guide 2019
It’s that time of year… The days are warm and the nights are warming. The mountain is still open for skiing. The trails are ripe for hiking and biking. Even the rivers are ready for paddling. If you’re suffering from a case of Hyperactive Outdoors Syndrome, you’re not alone. While we can’t completely alleviate the […]
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The Unicorn of the Cascades
Wow! A “unicone” on the cover of last week’s Source, and no one told me!
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School’s (almost) out for the summer!
Here’s where to send your kids for free fun and food
What are you supposed to do with your kids and all their free time? How about something free!? Bend offers so many fun activities for kids and their parents this summer. Here’s where to start. Free Lunch For many, kids’ school meals are a substantial part of their day—so why should it be any different in […]