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By Ben Salmon / The Bulletin
September 10, 2009
Late summer and fall is a wonderful time to explore the High Desert east of Bend.
The relentless sun of July and August has (mostly) subsided, and the air has just a hint of chilliness. When you're in the hardscrabble environment around the Badlands, those two factors can make the difference....