Pickin’ & Paddlin’
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2019 Subaru Outside Games

Whether you’re participating or spectating, there’s something for everyone at this outdoor celebration
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

From mountain biking to bouldering, kayaking and more, the Subaru Outside Games showcases some of Central Oregon’s favorite pasttimes while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding area. Whether you’re participating or spectating, there’s something for everyone at this outdoor celebration. The Outside Games kicks off on the banks of the Deschutes River on July 25 […]

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Comfortable in Identity

The Slocan Ramblers bring their bluegrass jams to Bend for the first Pickin’ & Paddlin’ of the season
Anne Pick

It wouldn’t be summer in Bend without Pickin’ & Paddlin’—and it wouldn’t be Pickin’ & Paddlin‘ without all-star pickers playing traditional bluegrass. Now in its 11th year, the series began with a couple kayakers creating music on the back deck of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe after a long day on the river. The event […]

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More Than Americana

Polecat returns to Bend to kickoff Pickin’ & Paddlin’
Anne Pick

Pickin’ & Paddlin’ has become a cornerstone of the Bend summer music scene. The annual series raises funds for Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and their efforts to transform the Colorado Avenue Dam into Oregon’s first whitewater park. Live music paired with kayak, canoe, and standup paddleboard demos; beer; and a beautiful location right on the […]

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