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Wilderness Permits: A (tentatively) good compromise?

The new permit system goes into effect in May. Now we know what it really looks like.
The Source Staff

For the past several years, officials from the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests have been engaged in a process aimed at managing overuse in the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and Three Sisters wilderness areas. We’ve known since last year that a day-use permit system, with a cap in the number of users per day, was […]

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We <3 Trails

A look ahead into what’s next for some of our trails in Central Oregon
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Raise your hand if you’ve used one of Central Oregon’s trails. Now keep reading if you plan to use them again. The High Desert is home to a variety of trails for all types of things—biking, walking, running, snowshoeing and more. As the community continues to grow, it’s important that these trails continue to evolve […]

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More Roundabouts, Sidewalks on the Way

East side work looks to improve Murphy Road, 15th Street
Hilary Corrigan

Road work continues on Bend’s east side as part of an effort to give drivers more options to cross the city and to help walkers and cyclists get around more safely and easily. The City of Bend started a portion of its Murphy Corridor Improvements Project last week. The total project, costing about $32 million, […]

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Big Changes for Well-Traveled Trails

Forest Supervisors announce plan to create a permit system for busy trails during peak season
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Ask a local how they feel about the traffic on trails and natural areas in Central Oregon, and chances are they’ll tell you that things are way too crowded. Some might even say that the wilderness areas near Bend are being “loved to death“—the phrase used in a post written by local writer Katy Bryce […]

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