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A BRIDGE TOO CROWDED?

• Some say the popular Deschutes put-in at Harper Bridge is an accident waiting to happen

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

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.
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Take care if you're cooling down by floating the river

July 7, 2012 4:00 am

Take care if you're cooling down by floating the river, Floaters use a variety of flotation devices on the Deschutes River near Farewell Bend Park on Friday afternoon.

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

Take care if you're cooling down by floating the river

July 7, 2012 4:00 am

Take care if you're cooling down by floating the river, Floaters use a variety of flotation devices on the Deschutes River near Farewell Bend Park on Friday afternoon.

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

Sky watch

Use a planisphere to improve your night viewing

June 14, 2012 4:00 am

Use a planisphere to improve your night viewing, A planisphere is a “computer” for finding stars and constellations.

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

Bend Elks 2012 season preview

Baseball is back

• The Elks summer collegiate team returns to Bend for its 13th season, with plenty of talent on the roster

June 8, 2012 4:00 am

Elks player Shawn O'Brien jumps after scoring Bend's second run of the game on a wild pitch during last year's home opener. The 2012  home opener is tonight.

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

Day-use fees to be waived

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

Mountain Bike trail guide mark Morical

The Lair

Dirt jump area a popular place for those seeking downhill thrills

May 25, 2012 4:00 am

The Lair,

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

The place to be

• Breitenbush retreat offers hikes, springs, wellness classes

May 24, 2012 4:00 am

The place to be, The meadow pools are lined in smooth river rock, on the edge of a meadow overlooking Breitenbush River.

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

A bounty awaits

• Farmers markets return to Central Oregon

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

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