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Bachelor for Beginners

Mt. Bachelor invests in new infrastructure to fill in the gaps for first-time skiers and snowboarders
Laurel Brauns

Mt. Bachelor’s Sunrise Lodge and its nearby lifts and trails have historically functioned as a less-populated alternative to the main entry point at West Village. But this winter, the whole area will be transformed into a beginner-friendly zone open seven days a week, with two new carpet lifts, another chair, newly cut trails and an […]

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Next Up… NYT

Local writer pens a plug for Bend in The New York Times
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

The New York Times publishes a regular travel column titled “36 Hours,” in which writers offer an itinerary for travelers who have 36 hours to spend in a certain locale. This time, it’s Bend getting the recognition. Bendite Dave Seminara‘s piece, “36 Hours in Bend, Ore. (and Environs)” came out May 30, and features some […]

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Eclipse Traffic Has Arrived

Traffic rerouted east of Prineville as influx of visitors causes 14 mile backup.
Shilo Grayson

As the eclipse draws nearer, so do the tourists — and with them comes traffic. Residents traveling on Highway 26 east of Prineville Wednesday found themselves in the midst of heavy congestion, resulting in a backup estimated to be 14 miles long. In response, the Crook County Sheriff and Prineville Police Departme nt worked with […]

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Meet These Profesh Eclipse Chasers

The world-class adventurers who pursue magic moments.
Renée Alexander

When it comes to eclipse watching, you can’t be much more of a fanboy than these three. Here’s a peek inside the minds of some veteran eclipse chasers. Eclipse Chaser: David Blackmore Age: 63 Nationality: British Occupation: Retired Passion: World travel, vegetarian cooking, outdoor recreation # Total solar eclipses: 11 First total solar eclipse: August […]

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A Noob’s Guide to Special Oregon Stuff

The rules on the wacky tabacky, driving and other stuff in Oregon, for you eclipse visitin’ noobs
Josh Jardine

Yeah, yeah, we get it—you came for the eclipse… but it doesn’t hurt that Oregon happens to have great beer and legal weed, too. While the cannabis community will be happy to indoctrinate you and make you an evangelist for their special brand of flower/extract/dabs/etc., check this guide first, to help you learn a little […]

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