Wake up seven days a week with the Cascades Reader. Get local news, event information, podcasts, discounts and more. Sign up now!
I Like Pie Run/Walk FootZone’s annual Thanksgiving-themed run/walk is untimed and all about getting some fun exercise before reveling in the holiday. There’s a family-friendly 2k circuit through Drake Park as well as a 5k and 10k option for experienced trotters. The entrance fee is a donation of $5 and 5 lbs. of food for […]
In late October, the staff of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Summer Lake Wildlife Management Area found a severely wounded adult Trumpeter swan and transported it to Broken Top Veterinarian Clinic between Bend and Sisters. The staff of Broken Top contacted Elise Wolf of Native Bird Care, a Sisters wildlife rehab center. From […]
For James Williams and Laura Winberry, right now is the best time to be biking. “Trails are prime right now. They’re as good as they get,” said Williams, an avid cyclist. “There’s fewer people, good dirt, pretty colors in the woods as we get deeper into fall.” “Usually this time of year’s a lot colder […]
Climate Change at Crater Lake Oregon’s own National Park, Crater Lake, has begun to display the impacts of climate change. From the color of the lake to the snowpack to the animals that call the region home, learn how climate change has already affected the area and what researchers expect in the future. The talk […]
When I was a kid growin’ up on the farm in Connecticut during the Great Depression, my grandfather and uncles had a Thanksgiving tradition of going waterfowl hunting early that morning. I usually went along. When we had our limit of black ducks—the East Coast equivalent of the mallard—we’d come home, clean our ducks and […]
Whoever wrote that, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” song clearly never lived in Bend. Locals know that this season is one of the best times to get outside for snow-related activities. From skiing to exploring the winter wilderness to partaking in the season’s festivities, here is a (by no means exhaustive) list of the some of […]
Ever wondered what it’s like to work as a ski lift operator? Here’s a peek into their world—and how you can make it a little better for everyone. Being a “lifty” makes collecting trash look cushy. They wake up at the crack of dawn to shovel extremely large amounts of snow. They tolerate the harshest […]
It might be because this season is already shaping up to be snowier than last year’s disappointing accumulation. It might be because there’s new equipment that needs to be broken in. It’s not quite winter, but still, many skiers and snowboarders are already itching to hit the runs at Mt. Bachelor. Another thing making snow […]
The colorful falling leaves and crisp bite in the night air have us all excited for one thing: Skijoring. Wait, what?! It sounds like someone with a hangover mumbling over their words, but it is an actual sport that even has worldwide competitions. Derived from the Norwegian word meaning “ski driving,” skijoring involves having a […]
For some, opening day of ski and snowboard season is waaayy better than Christmas morning. Fresh snow, fresh gear…and this year, a lot of new terrain to explore. For an area that continues to experience massive growth, having more space to spread out our ski tips is a very good thing. Still, growth has its […]
Get the best of The Source - Bend, Oregon directly in your email inbox.
Sending to:
