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Happy hour lovers: Did you know The Source Weekly has a handy online tool that helps you identify the happy hours happening right at the moment you want one? Indeed. And it’s super easy to use! In honor of this season’s Happy Hour Guide, we did a little back-end website magic to find out which […]
You’ve been cooped up in the house with your relatives for days—a length of time that has you plotting next year’s destination holiday in the tropics, sans familia. But now’s not the time to lose your sh*t, budding Grinch—because you still have to keep those relatives entertained for a few more days. Let these clutch […]
Central Oregon embodies the dream of a white Christmas. In fact, it offers up the idyllic version of every holiday that takes place during the winter season. From local events and celebrations to traditions made possible by the high desert’s natural gifts, the region’s holiday culture draws families from all over the nation looking to […]
Fall is a great time to stalk wild mushrooms. If you haven’t tried chanterelles, boletes, chicken of the woods, matsutake or cauliflower mushrooms, then you’re in for a treat. Great-tasting wild mushrooms are found within an hour drive of Bend in areas including Santiam Pass, Crane Prairie, Suttle Lake and the Cascade Lakes. But before […]
1st Place: Sunriver Resort 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver 2nd Place: Brasada Ranch House 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd., Powell Butte 866-373-4882
The competition for Bend’s Top Chef took place recently at the Bite of Bend. Chef teams from Bos Taurus, The Suttle Lodge, Sunriver Resort, Currents, Jackalope Grill, Ronin Sushi, Rockin’ Dave’s and Deschutes Brewery competed in the middle of downtown Bend in an open-air kitchen in front of a live audience. The Top Chef trophy […]
When it’s gorgeous outside, Central Oregonians need little additional reason to sit out and sip something delish. Here’s where to get your slice of patio heaven.
P iatto ricco, mi ci ficco! You say this in Italian when you have an inviting meal in front of you and it will be a pleasure to eat. You’ll also be saying it if you attend the Tour of Italy Tasting Dinner hosted by Carson’s American Kitchen at the Sunriver Resort. Carson’s award-winning culinary […]
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 today’s modern commercial aircraft, flying can be a relatively boring experience. Being cramped in a narrow seat with only a small window to look out of isn’t particularly adventurous. Luckily, Central Oregon thrill-seekers have a chance to fly boldly like the pilots of old. With the Erickson Aircraft Collection at Sunriver Resort, budding aviators […]
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