At the end of the road is a lake. Walk the trail west to the outlet and the track continues from there — to another lake and another lake and … 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
Find your next adventure in The Bulletin’s Explore Central Oregon. We offer top picks for where to hike, bike, fish, climb or paddle, as well as the region’s most comprehensive conditions report for whatever you want to do. You can also text us your favorite spots to explore.
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
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Douglass wanted to find a way to get people outside, but… Read more
Among local riders' favorite trails since it was built in 2009, Funner is a trail with diver… Read more
The last time I was at Tumalo Falls, a couple of years ago, my wife and I couldn’t even get … Read more
This weekend head toward Sisters to explore the forests, lakes and crystal-clear waters of t… Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — From the memorable “We Believe” playoff run in 2007 to the early days of thi… Read more
Participatory athletic events in Central Oregon were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more
The biggest mountain bike race in Central Oregon usually sells out about two weeks ahead of time. Read more
It can be hard in a recreation-crazed place like Central Oregon to remember that “exploring”… Read more
After my first time playing disc golf a few years ago, I swiftly cataloged it under the list… Read more
This Memorial Day weekend, expect unusually cold weather and likely some rainfall. But don’t… Read more
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Snow at higher elevations in the Cascades is delaying the opening of more than 20 campground… Read more
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that there will be free parking, free t… Read more
As I ran uphill out of the river canyon and into the open meadow at the Riley Ranch Nature P… Read more
With the lovely spring weather, it’s a great time to get the family out for a stroller run o… Read more
Oregon Adaptive Sports was founded on the belief that everyone in Central Oregon deserves to… Read more
Alder Springs Trail — The full 5.7-mile (round-trip) hiker-only trail between Sisters and Te… Read more
As the weather begins to warm up, more and more campgrounds and trails are opening up. Now i… Read more
Zoe Roy will try to make history Saturday by becoming the first woman to win five consecutiv… Read more
Jesse Thomas is a few years removed from his professional triathlete days, but it seems he s… Read more
Some truly big things are happening in southeast Bend that are sure to widen the eyes of kid… Read more
I’m usually rushing around chasing after the next adventure. Read more
Larkspur Trail — The nearly 4-mile trail through the Larkspur neighborhood in Bend is mostly… Read more
The weather will be on the warmer side this weekend which is a great reason to get out and e… Read more
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback and… Read more
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness. Owner Rich Dawson made the … Read more
Bend is known as a place of varied ecosystems. The type of terrain and natural surroundings … Read more
One. Tiny. Slip. Of the hand, and I watched my water bottle sail down the bubbling creek. Read more
For a quick bit of exercise in a lovely setting, head to the Seventh Mountain Resort disc go… Read more
There’s rain and even a chance of thunderstorms in Central Oregon, and the desert can offer … Read more
Peter Fox still manages to get out on the water about 50 days a year. Read more
This time of year, many runners and hikers set big goals. For a lot of adventurers, those as… Read more
