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In the last seven years, Bend’s Kristen and Ville Jokinen have biked from Alaska to Argentina, from Finland to Croatia, through Spain and, mos… Read moreBend's Kristen Jokinen recounts bike ride with husband from Alaska to Argentina in her new book 'Joy Ride'
- By DAVID JASPER The Bulletin
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After months of work through a challenging winter, the stakeholders, builders and skaters of… Read moreWarm Springs Skatepark to hold grand opening Wednesday
We may have been teased by springlike conditions this week, but this weekend, things start t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By BRYCE DOLE The Bulletin
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As snow piles up in the mountains, skiers and snowboarders are keeping their eyes out for on… Read moreTree wells are a risk to every skier, snowboarder. Here's how to avoid them.
- By JOE SIESS The Bulletin
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The man killed in an avalanche while snowboarding on Paulina Peak, east of La Pine, Wednesda… Read morePaulina Peak avalanche highlights backcountry risks
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Over the years I have dabbled in cross-country skiing, but I’ve never fully committed to the… Read moreCross-country skate skiing is not difficult to learn, but the uphills can be grueling for beginners
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Over the years I have dabbled in cross-country skiing, but I’ve never fully committed to the… Read moreCross-country skate skiing is not difficult to learn, but the uphills can be grueling for beginners
- By CRISTINA PETERSON For The Bulletin
Just outside of Bend to the southwest is the Brooks-Scanlon Logging Road, also known as Fore… Read moreBrooks-Scanlon Logging Road is primed for a run, hike or ride
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
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On a weekend I was looking for a quick, remote hike in the woods, Willow Springs Preserve ne… Read moreEnjoy a slice of solitude along Willow Springs Preserve in Sisters
This weekend will bring a mix of warm temperatures, sunny skies and spring rain. If you're c… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Finding accessible hiking trails in Central Oregon can be a challenge this time of year. Read moreWhychus Canyon Preserve a fun getaway for hikers in late winter or early spring
- BY JAMIE HALE The Oregonian
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The pack of dogs barked and whined, eight of them harnessed together, snapping their jaws an… Read moreDog sled rides offer wild winter fun at Mt. Bachelor
- By JULIE BROWN For The Bulletin
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Spring is on the way, and the dog jackets are coming off. I am sure we can all agree that th… Read moreKeep our dog parks safe for everyone
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After recent snowfall, many area trails may have a good covering of snow to crunch through t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
Waiting for the weather to clear last month near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Bend’s Mariss… Read moreBend snowboarders thrive in the Natural Selection Tour competition
- By DAVID JASPER The Bulletin
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The second week of February, my wife and I took an overnight trip to Portland. En route back… Read moreSeek NW Skateboard Camp holds open sessions
- By EMMA MAARANEN For The Bulletin
It’s snowing. It’s tropical. Spring in Central Oregon can make you dizzy. The mountain bike … Read moreA guide to early spring mountain biking in Central Oregon
This weekend, try heading to places near Sisters, Redmond or Prineville. These areas provide… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- Story and photos by MAKENZIE WHITTLE • For The Bulletin
In spring and fall, it’s worth venturing down to Bend’s Old Mill District for a little after… Read moreSoak in the changing seasons and history of the Old Mill
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
It can be difficult to think about lake fishing in the middle of a snowy Central Oregon wint… Read moreLake Billy Chinook's bull trout and kokanee fishing are a wintertime option
- By JOHN FERTIG For The Bulletin
Curious about the trails in the Deschutes National Forest and the groups that maintain them?… Read moreVolunteers power much of the trail work in Central Oregon
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
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Stargazing at Worthy Brewing’s Hopservatory is weather — and apparently bird poop — dependen… Read moreWorthy Brewing’s Hopservatory affords a glance at galaxies, stars and planets
This week has graced us with several inches of snow in town and more at the mountain. Take t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- BY LAUREN GIRGIS The Seattle Times
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An avalanche on Colchuck Peak near Leavenworth, Washington, killed three climbers Sunday, ma… Read moreAvalanche kills 3 in Washington Cascades
- By Jamie Hale, David Cansler The Oregonian
Fewer people visited Oregon state parks in 2022, but that doesn’t mean the scenic destinatio… Read moreAfter setting records in 2021, Oregon state park visitor numbers dipped in 2022
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Wintertime in Central Oregon can be tough on mountain bikers. Read moreHorse Ridge an ideal spot for winter mountain biking
- By CRISTINA PETERSON For The Bulletin
When the late Alex Lowe was asked who he thought was the best climber in the world, his answ… Read moreAiming for fun, not excellence, could be key in reaching climbing goals
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
I’ve dabbled in snowshoeing over the years. Read moreLearning to embrace snowshoeing with a few failed starts along the way
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The city of Culver will host a public meeting for the public to give its input about the des… Read moreDesign meeting for Culver skatepark on Wednesday
Enjoy what the mountains have to offer this holiday weekend. Take some laps down the perfect… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
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Being new to Bend can seem daunting when one is trying to explore all that Central Oregon ha… Read more2nd edition of "100 Things to do in Bend" publishes
- By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
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For Nicole Moore Perullo, the Phil’s Trail complex west of Bend is her happy place, a dreamy… Read moreWest Bend resident starts petition to keep gate closed at Phil's Trail
- By DAVID JASPER The Bulletin
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Horse Butte southeast of Bend is easy to overlook. With a little less altitude and symmetry … Read moreFinding color at Horse Butte near Bend
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Even in the depths of a somewhat harsh winter, hikers in Central Oregon can find trails that… Read moreWinter hiking options in Central Oregon
- By JULIE BROWN For The Bulletin
I like to extend the new year as long as possible with reflections to inform where I’m going… Read moreBend trails by the numbers — data for 2022
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This weekend is expected to bring a mixture of sun, rain and slightly warmer-than-usual weat… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- BY JAMIE HALE The Oregonian
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Last year, Crater Lake National Park was the quietest it’s been in a decade. Read moreFewer people visited Crater Lake in 2022
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
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Lilian Kral predicted board climbing would be the next phase in climbing facilities, so she … Read moreNew Bend climbing gym is the first climbing facility of its kind in the country
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
Carson Storch calls his latest film project “an extension of my childhood.” Read moreFilm featuring Bend's Carson Storch highlights potential for freeride mountain biking trails on the Oregon Coast
- By EMMA MAARANEN For The Bulletin
Maston Trail System is a gem in the Central Oregon trail network. Due to its location and go… Read moreTeamwork made the dream work at Maston Trail System
After a quick cold snap, we are back to mid-40s as the high over the weekend in Bend. If you… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By BRYCE DOLE • The Bulletin
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When the Mt. Bachelor ski patrol responded to the location of a 911 call on Tuesday, the eme… Read moreOops. Mt. Bachelor skiers make faulty 911 calls due to Apple's new crash feature
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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To escape long chairlift lines and crowded slopes, experienced backcountry skiers and snowbo… Read moreSkiing and snowboarding: Escape the crowds by venturing into the backcountry
- By KELLY CLEMAN For The Bulletin
The snow crunches rhythmically under the group’s feet as we plod along. When we stop and lis… Read moreFor taking in Central Oregon scenery, snowshoes set the right pace
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
When I’m not reporting and writing articles, I’m curating stories and filming reels for The … Read moreA glorious first day of the season at Mt. Bachelor
The weekend will bring some rain, snow and chilly conditions to Central Oregon. Head north t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Running along the trails or cross-country skiing at the sno-parks in Central Oregon, you nev… Read moreIn 'Good for a Girl,' Bend's Lauren Fleshman reflects on storied running career, highlights issues female athletes face
- By DAVID JASPER The Bulletin
Josephine Woolington wasn’t quite prepared to write a book when, in early 2021, she took a c… Read moreNature essayist examines Northwest species in 'Where We Call Home'
- By CRISTINA PETERSON For The Bulletin
Getting outside is the goal. That’s it. Anything beyond that, count it as a win. Read moreGetting young kids active in the Central Oregon outdoors is worth the effort
This weekend is going to be a cold and dry one. But there is still enough snow to grab your … Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By TIM TRAINOR Redmond Spokesman
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Smith Rock State Park is slated to get a new, wider pedestrian bridge this summer, cutting a… Read moreBridge replacement project to cut access at Smith Rock this summer
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
The beauty of Smith Rock State Park never fails to amaze. Read moreSmith Rock’s stunning views and an ice cream parlor, Juniper Junction
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Nearly 500 miles in nine days through the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Some 90,000 f… Read more'Free Outside,' set to be shown in Bend, documents a hiker's record on the 500-mile Colorado Trail
- By JULIE BROWN For The Bulletin
The Bend Park & Recreation District recently appointed two new members to its board foll… Read morePine Nursery Park in Bend a surprise favorite
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
The mission of Deschutes Land Trust is to connect the public to the natural world. That’s wh… Read moreDeschutes Land Trust hosts free speaker series about the natural world
It's been a snowy year thus far, and most area sno-parks are in good shape with adequate cov… Read moreConditions report for areas in and around Bend