August 3, 2012 4:00 am
Justin Larsen, 15, of Salem, carries a raft to the Deschutes River while dropping off several at Harper Bridge in Sunriver. The bridge is a popular put-in spot for river floaters, which can lead to crowded conditions.....MORE
July 7, 2012 4:00 am
With temperatures expected to be around 90 today and edging to within sight of triple digits on Sunday, crowds likely will be flocking to lakes and rivers around Central Oregon looking for a chance to cool off. Although high-profile, recreational....MORE
July 7, 2012 4:00 am
With temperatures expected to be around 90 today and edging to within sight of triple digits on Sunday, crowds likely will be flocking to lakes and rivers around Central Oregon looking for a chance to cool off. Although high-profile, recreational....MORE
June 14, 2012 4:00 am
One of my favorite activities is viewing the night sky with the naked eye. It's cheap, fun for whole family, no need to travel too far, and no telescope or binoculars are needed. All you need is a blanket or two, some pillows, maybe a sleeping bag,....MORE
June 8, 2012 4:00 am
Now in its 13th year of existence, the Bend Elks have produced more than their fair share of highlights over the years. The club has cultivated major league players (Jacoby Ellsbury, Eric Sogard and Brian Barden), led the West Coast League in....MORE
May 31, 2012 4:00 am
Day-use fees will be waived at National Forest recreation sites Saturday and June 9. The fee waiver days are part of National Trails Day on June 2, and National Get Outdoors Day on June 9. National Forest-operated recreation day-use sites normally....MORE
May 25, 2012 4:00 am
Editor's note: Mountain Bike Trail Guide, by Bulletin outdoors writer Mark Morical, features various trails in Central Oregon and beyond. The trail guide appears in Adventure Sports on alternating Fridays through the riding season. I had three....MORE
May 24, 2012 4:00 am
In less than a two-hour drive from Bend, there's an otherworldly, enchanted forest where you can hike through big trees, eat delicious health food and soak in natural geothermal hot springs. The woods around Breitenbush hot springs are shockingly....MORE
May 23, 2012 4:00 am
Juicy berries, crisp carrots, tangy tomatoes — the season of abundance is right around the corner. Fresh, luscious produce will soon be available at farmers markets across the region. Most cities and hamlets in Central Oregon now boast their....MORE