Lake Michigan is pretty awesome. But you know what, it is cold. Like jump in, jump out, polar bear frigid. Lake Superior? Yeah sure, lives up to its name. But it is BFE, near absolutely nowhere, and not a good microbrewery within a three hour drive. Lake Erie is polluted and Lake Huron forgettable. I […]
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Lodging by the Lake
Whether looking for ghosts or Gatsby, plenty of lakeside options
From Henry David Thoreau to Joss Whedon, a cabin in the woods is at turn tranquil and creepy. All around the Cascade Lakes—and slightly beyond—there are numerous retreats—most decidedly more Thoreau than Whedon—that offer everything from rustic to romantic getaways. Cultus Lake Resort A slew of small cozy cabins, many with indoor and outdoor fireplaces. […]
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On Top of the World
Local SUP makers recommend where to go
World of Water is hundreds of miles from the ocean, but stepping into the cluttered and busy front office, it feels just a few steps from a Santa Monica surf beach. Lynette Remund is talking on the phone to a customer. “You’ll send over the EKG,” she says, somewhat cryptically, and then adds, “and yes, […]
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Smooth Sailing
Take a dip at Elk Lake
I have fond memories of sailing on Elk Lake as a child. Scratchy red life jacket up to my chin, the Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy For the Devil” blaring from a battery operated cassette player on the deck of the boat, wind blowing in my hair, learning the meaning of the phrase “Come about” the hard […]
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Like Snow Skiing, But Warmer!
Lake Billy Chinook offers wakeboarding and waterskiing
The two happiest days of a boat owner, I was once told, are the day you buy the boat, and the day you sell it. I disagree. The happiest days of a boat owner should be the days inbetween buying it and selling it (or, in the case of my last waterski boat, when it […]
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Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe Recommends
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe is, of course, great access for rentals and direct access to the Deschutes River, and is known for their free Wednesday evening summer concert series, Pickin’ & Paddlin’. But it is not all Deschutes River for Bend’s paddle board mecca. James Fredericks, Manager for Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, recently […]
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Cast Your Rod
A roundup of regional summer lake fishing
When fishermen from around the world are traveling hundreds of miles for just a weekend—just a few days!—to fish Central Oregon’s famous lakes, really, driving 30 minutes doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. With postcard perfect backgrounds and diverse challenges, the lakes here are a fisherman’s playground. Crane Prairie Reservoir The Deschutes River […]