MCKENZIE BRIDGE — Sometimes, trails are better ridden in sections than in their entirety. The 26½-mile McKenzie River National Recreation … Read more
Even after 17 years of exploring the trails in Central Oregon, I am continually amazed … Read more
By itself, the Black Rock Trail is worthy of the short trip south of Bend … Read more
SISTERS — It may seem hard to justify the half-hour drive from Bend to ride … Read more
TERREBONNE — As Smith Rock State Park becomes increasingly busy during the spring, rock climbers … Read more
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — Opal Canyon is one of those places where mountain bikers dismount … Read more
The wind whipped across the High Desert as I continued climbing up the steep trail … Read more
Mountain bikers in Bend no longer have to worry about trail closures near town stemming … Read more
During the late summer and early fall, perhaps nothing gets mountain bikers more excited than … Read more
The poor air quality that pervaded Central Oregon over the past few weeks had kept … Read more
Avoiding the smoke from area wildfires was my main concern last week when trying to … Read more
EDISON SNO-PARK — With so many options for mountain biking trails during mid- to late-summer … Read more
Tucked high into the thick, green forest on the western edge of Oregon’s Cascade Range … Read more
Mountain bikers have a number of trail options this summer near Cultus Lake, a popular … Read more
OAKRIDGE — Those who suffer from claustrophobia — or arachnophobia (fear of spiders), for that … Read more
Oregon is teeming with adventure-seeking cyclists, so the idea of biking across the state is … Read more
LA PINE — While mountain bike trails in Central Oregon seem to be increasingly geared … Read more
By connecting multiple junctions, mountain bikers in Central Oregon can create any number of complicated … Read more
PRINEVILLE — Some jumps at bike parks can be so massive they are downright intimidating. … Read more
REDMOND — Just minutes from downtown, but seemingly in the middle of the desert, the … Read more
Sprawling High Desert views, thrilling terrain and quality springtime dirt make Cline Buttes west of … Read more
Outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for ski and snowboard season this time of year, as … Read more
This always seems to be a troubling time of year for outdoors enthusiasts. Not quite … Read more
It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when … Read more
Fall is perhaps my favorite season in Central Oregon. The tourists are gone, the weather … Read more
LAVA LAKE — Known mostly as a rainbow trout fishery, this lake is an ideal … Read more
This time of year, in late summer, mountain biking loses its luster in Central Oregon. … Read more
MCKENZIE BRIDGE — Demoralizing seems the best way to describe the 2,000-foot climb up the … Read more
Vehicles filled the parking area at Tumalo Falls and hikers clogged the start of the … Read more
It might be hard to get excited about just 4.6 miles of trail. But when … Read more
A butterfly here. A dragonfly there. Then a flurry of giant bumblebees, mosquitoes and whatever … Read more
The Deschutes National Forest just northwest of Sisters has long held a commanding allure for … Read more
Phil’s Trail is open seven days a week again and the weekday closures that Central … Read more
As mountain biking has progressed over the past several years, many new trails with downhill … Read more
A large-scale project by the U.S. Forest Service is affecting mountain biking opportunities in Central … Read more
