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2019 Subaru Outside Games

Whether you’re participating or spectating, there’s something for everyone at this outdoor celebration
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

From mountain biking to bouldering, kayaking and more, the Subaru Outside Games showcases some of Central Oregon’s favorite pasttimes while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding area. Whether you’re participating or spectating, there’s something for everyone at this outdoor celebration. The Outside Games kicks off on the banks of the Deschutes River on July 25 […]

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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade

Bend tradition brings holiday cheer
Avatar photo Keely Damara

The ever-popular Holiday Lights Paddle Parade returns to the Old Mill District this weekend — featuring paddleboards, kayaks and canoes all dolled up in festive Christmas decorations and lights. Last year, boats and boards decorated in holiday garb floated through the Old Mill District while lighting up the Deschutes River. The event, nearly 20 years strong, […]

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Fall Fashion, Sportsy Edition

Our Fall Style feature aimed to show you what’s out there, beyond the puffy jacket. But in the High Desert, we know you want your outdoor threads, too
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Weather wise, there’s lots to look forward to in an autumn in the High Desert. Mountain biking goes off, paddling is still on offer, powder hounds are champing at the bit for winter and a reprieve from summer heat and smoke emerges. Central Oregonians can sport shorts and t-shirts during the day and start blowing […]

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Paddling into Our Hearts

Avatar photo K.M. Collins

In Bend, dogs are totally socially acceptable during business hours. A sizable symbol of puppy workplace mainstreaming: This annual Dog Days of Summer issue, brought to you by the Source Weekly. Whether as staff work companions or as petting opportunities, animal therapy can be good for morale, productivity and sales. Around these parts, Old McDonald would […]

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Pulled Over on a Paddle Board

It’s happened to this writer twice. In the interest of being a true local, here’s how to avoid it
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Poaching paddle spots is part of my recreation repertoire. Typically, I search Google maps, find a blue feature remotely in the vicinity of my driving route, identify a bridge on said waterway and use it as a put-in. It’s a simple equation… what could go wrong? In playing this Russian roulette paddle game, a shocking […]

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New Rental Outfit for Shuttling along the Deschutes

Tumalo Creek will take over for Sun Country Tours in May
Chris Miller

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, the Bend and Sunriver-based rental, tour and retail shop was just awarded the contract for concessions operations at Riverbend Park—where inner tube and paddleboard rentals happen—from the Bend Park & Recreation District. According to Julie Brown, BPRD’s communications and community manager, the District reached out for proposals because it intends […]

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Dutch Oven How-To & Tasting

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe hosts unique cooking night
Lisa Sipe

Learn how to use a heavy cast iron Dutch oven at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s Dutch Oven Night Cooking Clinic. Like a campfire slow cooker, the Dutch oven has been used for over 300 years. Whip up delicious dishes such as pineapple upside-down cake, apple pie, eggplant parmesan and bacon-loaded cornbread. Those are also […]

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Go Here 6/8-6/15

Brittany Manwill

Oregon Senior Games Athletes ages 50 and older can enter, but all ages are welcome to watch and enjoy this entertaining and fun competition. There are 16 different sporting events taking place from Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12. Athlete entrance fees vary based on event, but spectating is free. Visit www.oregonseniorgames.com or call […]

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