Some days, a message is sent out on WhatsApp, alerting birders of a northern saw-whet owl, others it might be a message on the Central Oregon … Read more
Deschutes River Trail, Awbrey Reach — While the South Canyon section of the trail that stret… Read more
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This weekend is colder with the possibility of snow or rain depending on your location. Whil… Read more
Walton Lake Sno-park on the Big Summit District of the Ochoco National Forest has about 20 m… Read more
The Barnes Butte Recreation Area is new and still being developed to its full potential, but… Read more
A combination of the COVID-19 pandemic, an ample snowpack and limited parking at Mt. Bachelo… Read more
Winter outdoor activities are more popular than ever this year in Central Oregon. Other than… Read more
Barnes Butte — The moderate 2.7-mile trail just east of Prineville rarely gets large amounts… Read more
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The forecast looks fairly mild this weekend with only a slight chance of rain, so head east … Read more
Just northwest of Sisters, the Metolius is perhaps best known for its superb dry-fly fishing… Read more
If you’re looking for a quiet place to roam free in the High Desert, Juniper Woodlands Recre… Read more
At this time last year, Hoodoo Ski Area had just 18 inches of snow and was forced to close f… Read more
Sledders, snowshoers, snowmobilers each have a place to play at Edison Butte Sno-park. Read more
Tumalo Mountain — The summer hike favorite is also open to snowshoeing and backcountry skiin… Read more
The mountains are packed with snow with recent storm systems moving through. This weekend m… Read more
Swampy Lakes Sno-park, at about 5,800 feet in elevation just southwest of Bend, is known by … Read more
The 159-acre park on Bend’s east side is a popular weekend walking route for many area resid… Read more
You don’t have to go to the Badlands in order to see strange, twisting and even sinister-loo… Read more
Metolius River — Winter fishing on the Metolius may require bit more grit and warm layers, b… Read more
Cyclists willing to brave cold temperatures can still find premium mountain biking trails in… Read more
Welcome to a new year Central Oregon! And what better way to celebrate 2021’s arrival than t… Read more
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For a quarter of a century Jim Valentine, the president of Ochoco Snow Sports, a Prineville … Read more
The Deschutes River Trail is always a fine destination to walk off a holiday meal, get some … Read more
Flatiron Rock Trailhead, right off U.S. Highway 20 about 17 miles east of Bend, is just one … Read more
I love how effective snow is to mute most sounds after a fresh layer comes down. While my su… Read more
Even if the weather outside is frightful, don’t be intimidated! Just be prepared. Despite th… Read more
Chances are you do not possess the magical powers of Elsa from the Disney movie “Frozen.” Sh… Read more
Kapka Butte Sno-Park — The relatively new sno-park located at the junction of the Cascade La… Read more
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If this holiday weekend looks a little different than other years, you’re not alone. Make ne… Read more
Tumalo Mountain is no secret to backcountry skiers and snowboarders in Central Oregon. Just … Read more
Along a lonely stretch of U.S. Highway 26 between Prineville and Madras is the small, marshy… Read more
Mike Schindler assumed it would take a couple weeks to sell out his seasonlong nordic ski ge… Read more
Sledding hills are winter’s amusement ride. Read more
The woods smell sweeter in the winter. Maybe it’s the cold, the stillness or maybe because o… Read more
Crooked River — Currently, the river is only open to angling downstream from Bowman Dam to L… Read more
This weekend will be a little warmer, so take advantage by heading out to areas east of Bend. Read more
Snowmobiling opportunities abound in Central Oregon’s numerous sno-parks. West of Bend, Wano… Read more
With the Deschutes River running through Bend, the Deschutes River Trail is among the most p… Read more
In winter months in the mid-1990s, the pond at Shevlin Park was a spot to lace up ice skates… Read more
I’m going to wager that the most commonly heard dad joke at Smith Rock State Park is some va… Read more
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that signals an official start into winter. For Central … Read more
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A cold and snowy weekend is in the forecast, and while you may want to get out and explore t… Read more
During the summer and fall, Newberry Caldera is teeming with recreational opportunities incl… Read more
First Street Rapids — The section of the Deschutes River Trail is one of the lesser traveled… Read more
If you’re a fair weather kind of outdoors person, winter explorations may seem more difficul… Read more
A hefty early season snowpack in the Central Oregon Cascades has many skiers and snowboarder… Read more
Decades ago, there were multiple community-run ski areas in Central Oregon. After Mt. Bachel… Read more
Many outdoors enthusiasts are turning their attention to skiing, snowboarding and other snow… Read more
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint — While the actual falls are a short walk from the parkin… Read more
While local ski areas have begun opening, some areas of Central Oregon will see fair weather… Read more
Haystack Reservoir — a 15-minute drive north from Redmond and a 10-minute drive south from M… Read more
As snow begins to fly to the west, the High Desert begins to beckon hikers, runners and moun… Read more
Clayton Kellogg, a ski technician at the Powder House Ski & Snowboard in Bend estimates … Read more
Central Oregon is full of geologic beauty, from the Cascades to high lava plateaus to river … Read more
Peter Skene Ogden Trail — The 22.3-mile out and back trail ascends Newberry Volcano, eventua… Read more
Public lands, like all public places, should be neutral spaces where everyone is respected a… Read more
Snow season is here! While Central Oregonians wait on the big ski and snowboard areas to ope… Read more
