On Wednesday evening, more than 100 people gathered in front of City Hall in Bend while the City Council held its regular meeting. Those in attendance held signs emblazoned with phrases such as: “Time’s Up,” “Me Too,” “Stop Kavanaugh” and “Bend deserves better,” set over a photo of Bend City Councilor Nathan Boddie. The #BelieveSurvivors […]
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Opening Soon
Curated shopping mall welcomes new local businesses
If you’ve spent any time near the Mill Quarter over the past several months, you’ve probably noticed the construction happening at The Box Factory. The 100-year-old former box and crate factory has been rejuvenated with a plethora of local businesses, each hand-selected by Portland-based real estate developer Killian Pacific. For those who haven’t stopped by […]
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Rockhounding at Richardson’s Rock Ranch
A scenic day trip for avid rock collectors and sighseers
For those who like beautiful day drives and laid-back outdoor activities, rockhounding may just be your new favorite pastime. Richardson’s Rock Ranch is open during the summer seven days a week, 7am to 5pm. Thundereggs—named for their spherical shapes and often colorful, agate-filled interiors—are plentiful in the volcanic ash layers common throughout the region. Guests […]
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Beast Mode
Sticking near Bend, but busting a multi-sport day for the regular Joe
Want to accomplish an Instagram-able day off? Need to challenge yourself and impress your friends and loved ones? Consider taking three of your favorite Central Oregon sporting pastimes and pulling an outdoor trifecta. Beast Mode days are a great way to expand the boundaries of what a “day’s worth” of activities can include. The Intel: […]
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Hood River Bike Stop
A grippy network of trails, awesome eats and other reasons to love our neighbors to the north
So you live in Bend, alias, “Mountain Bike Mecca.” Props to you, big shooter—yet maybe you’re finding yourself craving a trail you haven’t ridden before, and maybe one a bit less dusty this time of year. If your recreational budget affords you a few extra hours to kill, heading to Hood River to ride Post […]
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Scenes from the Sisters Rodeo
A look inside the annual summer rodeo.
Local photographer Miles Shapiro attended the Sisters Rodeo this month, and shared these stellar shots. Follow Shapiro on Instagram: @general_disconnect
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Scenes from the Bite of Bend
A weekend of food trucks, beer and live music.
Check out some scenes from the Bite of Bend this past weekend, as photographed by Source intern, Chloe Green.
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Chicks in Bowls… On Skates!
These rad women on quads are staking a claim in a skate park near you
Helmets emblazoned with stickers bob up and down just over a grassy hill in Ponderosa Park, reassuring me that I’m headed in the right direction. After walking past a gaggle of teenage boys on skateboards sporting bucket hats and Vans, I find a small group of women clad in knee pads, elbow pads, helmets and […]
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10 Hikes in Central Oregon
When in Bend or beyond, here’s where to hike and breathe that fresh mountain/desert air
Central Oregon boasts no shortage of hiking trails. These 10 options include easy-to-follow paths and showcase the variety of terrain the high desert has to offer. From beginner to advanced, pick your poison. More information on these hikes and many others can be found in Brittany’s book, Day Hiking Bend & Central Oregon – available […]
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So You’re In Central Oregon
10 things every newcomer should know
Welcome to Central Oregon! No, seriously, we mean it. We know the cat’s outta the bag: Deschutes County (that’s us) was number one in overall population growth in all of Oregon in 2017, growing by a whopping 3.6 percent. And with this being the Pacific Northwest’s version of Neverland, why not embrace all the things […]