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Still Water

A cool summer and fear of wildfires have contributed to a slow rafting season
Rylan Boggs

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 […]

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Creating a Crew

A Central Oregon whitewater matriarchy is raising an emerging paddler generation
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Water pulling us ever closer toward the blind entrance of the Class III Fish Ladder rapid, my R2 shredder partner, Chloa Ulrich, shows not a stitch of fear. Throughout our McKenzie River route, she’s gently ruminating about nutrition, weighing the pros and cons of the histamines in fermented food. No matter the subject, her sing-song […]

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Go with the Float

Everything you need to know before floating the Deschutes River
Bron Wickum

After adventuring the Cascades and exploring the Old Mill District, it’s time to relax. Grab an inflatable donut and meet at Riverbend Park to enjoy one of Central Oregon’s most popular and majestic attractions the right way. Sit on your biscuit and float your way through downtown Bend taking in all the beautiful scenery—but just […]

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Summer Camps 2019

Central Oregon Style
The Source Staff

ARTdog Summer Art Camps at ARTdog will run June through August and include Builders Camp, Explorers Camp, Dog Camp, Space Camp and Magic Camp. Campers will play and create outdoors and have lots of open studio time to play with materials and follow ideas. There are lots of registration options to fit your summer schedule. […]

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From Rainshadow to River

It’s pretty uncommon to bring farm-to-table organic meals for a 21-day adventure on the Colorado River. Here’s how one local group achieved it
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Whether on her farm, at market, or on the river, Sarahlee Lawrence, owner/operator/founder of Rainshadow Organics, is perpetually surrounded by an entourage of farm folk, or “farmily” as she coins it. In talking to the interns, apprentices and other Rainshadow contributors, it’s clear they’re committed to the new wave of modern farming—and Lawrence is leading […]

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Bored with Your Summer Already?

Check out these summer fun ideas, just in time for the official start of the season
Chloe Green

The official start of the summer season upon us, and the days are open for all types of summer adventures. Just in case you don’t already have your summer stuffed full of activities, we’ve rounded up a whole bunch of activities happening around the area—perfect for anyone wanting to get out in the sun this […]

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