SOUTH STEENS CAMPGROUND — In 1999, I took a trip with some college friends to Steens Mountain. Nearly a quarter-century later, memories of tha… Read more
This weekend is forecast to be on the warmer side, so try to stay cool during the peak heat … Read more
My wife, Morgan, a lifelong Oregonian and adorable nature geek, has a nose for the best trai… Read more
Don’t let The Lair’s name fool you. The bowl of jumps between Marvin’s Garden and Tetherow i… Read more
There’s a fun new skate spot on Bend’s north end, located in Northpointe Park, another feath… Read more
Though temperatures shouldn't be as extreme as those of last weekend, be prepared for more h… Read more
Forest Road 370, a popular backroad into the Three Sisters Wilderness and the Broken Top Tra… Read more
The Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area, located 17 miles southeast of Bend off U.S. Highwa… Read more
Inner tubes have dotted the Old Mill stretch of the Deschutes River for weeks, a telltale si… Read more
As the High Desert scorches with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, there is no better time… Read more
As I floated past Hayden Homes Amphitheater in my tube, the Deschutes River seemed to slow a… Read more
According to the forecast, the heatwave that began this week is expected to last through the… Read more
My sister, Cindy Morical, and her partner, Tony Barnes, are planning a climb of Mt. St. Hele… Read more
July is primetime for hiking in the high Cascades, and if you’re seeking wildflowers, stunni… Read more
Several months ago, Jim Winkle didn’t have any badminton experience. All he knew was that he… Read more
It may seem an odd time to head to the arid and sparsely shady High Desert terrain around Ce… Read more
“American Pickers” is coming to Oregon. The popular History Channel television series is fil… Read more
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — The use of electric bikes is surging, so Washington lawmakers and wildlife… Read more
For over 30 years during the mid-20th century, a group of women who lived in Eastern Oregon … Read more
When family or friends travel to Central Oregon to visit, I sometimes feel pressure to provi… Read more
Rock climbers today follow established routes up a wall. In sport climbing, bolts provide pr… Read more
On Sunday, my wife and I headed up Cascade Lakes Highway for the first time this summer, our… Read more
Hikers in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness Area will now have an easier time accessing an alre… Read more
The heat is back, and it looks like it’s here for a lengthy stay. To cool off and enjoy the … Read more
As Nick Jaynes explains it, overlanding is all about the journey and not necessarily the des… Read more
Summer is here, the air is warm and, for some community members, it’s time to grab the hammo… Read more
After a few days of sweltering summer heat, I found myself craving a hike somewhere cool to … Read more
Black Butte — The 3.9-mile trail up to the top of this cinder cone north of Sisters is popul… Read more
This weekend is looking like it will have perfect temperatures for camping or taking a day t… Read more
At the end of the road is a lake. Walk the trail west to the outlet and the track continues … Read more
SKYLINER SNO-PARK — It was an exceptional spring of mountain biking here in Central Oregon, … Read more
It’s Friday after work, and I’m pedaling up to ride Lower Whoops. Read more
I drive Reed Market Road every day and have long been curious about the gravel path that run… Read more
It’s July in Central Oregon, and this holiday weekend, many may be wanting some cool water t… Read more
Bend Park & Recreation District has unveiled its newest park, the 37-acre Alpenglow Park… Read more
There are plenty of trails in Oregon that lead to waterfalls, hot springs, rivers and lakesi… Read more
Drive east from Eugene along state Highway 126 and you’ll soon find yourself surrounded by n… Read more
On Monday, the Deschutes National Forest will close the Tiddlywinks Trail between Wanoga Sno… Read more
TERREBONNE — From the summit of Gray Butte, the Crooked River National Grassland stretched w… Read more
Summer is finally here, and with it comes ample opportunity to get outside and explore. One … Read more
If you missed the May return of the Pole Pedal Paddle after a two-year absence, July 12 will… Read more
It finally starting to feel like summer here in Central Oregon. This weekend is expected to … Read more
Take a hike. It sounds like the easiest thing to do: Head out and put one foot in front of t… Read more
Writing a biography of an athlete and human as accomplished and prolific as Lew Hollander is… Read more
With the solstice coming Tuesday, summer is set to officially begin in the Northern Hemisphe… Read more
“Where’s your edge?” Read more
It may be a cooler weekend with showers predicted, but with more areas opening up, it’s a go… Read more
After delays caused by late season heavy snow, the North Entrance Road at Crater Lake Nation… Read more
Volunteers with the South Deschutes County chapter of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance were… Read more
For nine months of the year, the Deschutes River through Bend’s Old Mill District is a tranq… Read more
I should have followed the advice on alltrails.com. Read more
Deschutes River — It's been a cool, damp spring, but — as some recent days have hinted — tem… Read more
After a warm week, this weekend brings another dose of rain to Central Oregon. While the for… Read more
Petersen Rock Garden, one of the last of the region’s roadside attractions, is for sale. Read more
A climbing guide from Redmond died after a fall while climbing Mount Shasta in California on… Read more