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Central Oregon is known for its awe-inspiring hikes deep in the alpine wonderland of the Cascade Range. Read more10 hikes/trail runs within 20 minutes of Bend
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
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To navigate life’s major transitions, author Steph Jagger turns to nature and mythology. Read moreFinding worth at every stage in life with Steph Jagger
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This weekend the weather is heating up again and the sun will be out to play. Head toward th… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors and trail conditions
- By EMMA MAARANEN For The Bulletin
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Fuel mitigation in the Phil’s Trail network is going to be with us for quite a bit longer. W… Read moreDon't get burned by Phil's Trail closures — try these alternatives
- By AARON RASHEED The Bulletin
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Summer is around the corner, and floating the Deschutes River from the Riverbend Park area d… Read moreFloat the Deschutes River in Bend for cool summer fun
- By SARAH MOWRY For The Bulletin
I have to admit, I have wildflower fear of missing out. ‘Tis the season for stunning picture… Read moreSneak in an evening hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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As the snow continues to melt at higher elevations, more and more singletrack is becoming ac… Read moreMountain biking: Afternoon Delight Trail a great option and a key connector
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This Memorial Day weekend, expect warm, mostly sunny weather. Enjoy the holiday by getting o… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors and trail conditions
- By MAKENZIE WHITTLE For The Bulletin
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The wind howled over the reeds at Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge last weekend as my … Read moreKlamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge's scenery is for the birds
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
Yoga teacher Khyra Wilhelm and Crossfit coach Cody Cutz feel most centered when practicing m… Read moreFree summer yoga class series in Tumalo State Park fosters connection
It's going to be a hot weekend with a chance of scattered thunderstorms in Central Oregon. K… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors and trail conditions
- By AARON RASHEED The Bulletin
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CULVER — The captivating drive along the way to the Metolius Balancing Rocks makes the trave… Read moreNature on an even keel at Central Oregon’s Balancing Rock
- By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
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A newly built biking area at Big Sky Park in northeast Bend officially opened this week. Read moreNew bike area opens at northeast Bend's Big Sky Park
- By LEE JUILLERAT For the Rogue Valley Times
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Rising temperatures are warming Southern Oregon, but it’s still snowy at Crater Lake National Park. Read moreDigging out Crater Lake National Park
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
Dog parks have been my saving grace after adopting a puppy last year. I quickly learned play… Read moreAn honest review of three of Bend’s off-leash areas
- By JULIE BROWN For The Bulletin
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If I have a choice, I will always choose a loop for my running route, rather than an out and… Read moreReopened trail section offers Deschutes River access, habitat protection
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Jesse Thomas and Marshall Greene know that some younger 20- or 30-something athlete will eve… Read moreBend's Jesse Thomas, Zoe Roy ready to repeat as Pole Pedal Paddle champions
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We are in a period of transition here in Central Oregon. As the weather continue to warm up … Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors and trail conditions
- By BRIAN RATHBONE The Bulletin
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In the weeks leading up to the start of the softball season, Gracie Goewey was feeling like … Read moreBend High's Gracie Goewey shines in theater and on softball field
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle can be just as challenging logistically as it is physically for … Read morePole Pedal Paddle 2023: A guide for spectators in Bend
- By JEREMY DICKMAN For The Bulletin
LYLE, Wash. — At 6.5 miles and 1,250 vertical feet, the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail is a stiff… Read moreLyle Cherry Orchard Trail rewards the effort
- By EMMA MAARANEN For The Bulletin
As mountain biking is gaining in popularity and becoming a mainstream form of recreation, ri… Read moreTrail work to make Bend a destination for adaptive cyclists
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Warm weather is beginning to melt out low-elevation trails, which is great news for mountain… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By TIM TRAINOR Redmond Spokesman
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On the hottest day of the year so far, nearly 300 volunteers braved dehydration, rattlesnake… Read moreSpring Thing puts sweat equity into Smith Rock
- By DAVID JASPER The Bulletin
MADRAS — A couple of Saturdays back, my wife, Catherine, and I made our first-ever visit to … Read moreLake Simtustus Trail affords solitude, High Desert views
- By SARAH MOWRY For The Bulletin
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About mid-April every year, like everyone else in Central Oregon, I start to itch for spring… Read moreFor spring hiking, the beauty of Alder Springs delivers
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
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I recently stole away to the coast for a weekend, landing at Rockaway Beach, a five-hour dri… Read moreDrink in the grandeur of one of Oregon’s tallest trees at Rockaway Beach
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It looks like we are getting our first taste of warm spring weather this weekend in Central … Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- BY JAMIE HALE The Oregonian
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Skiers excited for bluebird days in the Cascade Mountains this weekend might want to show up… Read moreAvalanche warning issued for Mount Hood, Washington Cascades
- By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
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A U.S. Forest Service project to develop a network of mountain biking trails in the Ochoco N… Read moreForest Service halts plans for mountain bike trail project in the Ochoco National Forest
- By JOE SIESS The Bulletin
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On a chilly, windy Wednesday afternoon in early spring it was a stroke of luck to quickly fi… Read moreThese are the major changes proposed at Smith Rock State Park, and how you can weigh in
- By CRISTINA PETERSON For the Bulletin
The Bend, Eugene and Boston Marathons all happen in April. These big events kick off the rac… Read moreInspiring books for runners as race season approaches
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
Spring has arrived in Central Oregon in fits and starts, causing Deschutes Land Trust to pus… Read moreFree guided excursions include wildflower walks and bird watching
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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A hefty snowpack should make for reliable fishing this year on Central Oregon lakes and stre… Read moreSnow and ice will make access challenging in the early season for Central Oregon anglers
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The weather is slowly turning to spring conditions this weekend, which is good timing for an… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Unlike in mainstream sports, climbing’s top athletes can sometimes be found training right a… Read moreBend Endurance Academy to open new headquarters and climbing facility
- By JULIE BROWN For The Bulletin
When my teen daughter was considering her first job, she was sure about one thing — she want… Read moreBend Park & Recreation jobs pay to be outdoors
- By DAVID JASPER The Bulletin
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Scores of campers, RVers and vanlife adherents will descend on Mt. Bachelor ski area next we… Read moreRendezVan brings vanlife, activities to Mt. Bachelor
This weekend spend some time exploring north of Bend, where the sun should peek out and warm… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
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The Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 interns nationwide for its operations, which pro… Read moreBureau of Land Management is hiring 100 interns
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The Pilot Butte Summit Road opens at 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Oregon Parks and Recre… Read moreGate to Pilot Butte opens for 2023 season
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A construction project improving trails and connectivity in downtown Bend’s Drake Park shoul… Read moreTrail project in Drake Park nearing completion
- By EMMA MAARANEN For The Bulletin
The fat bike season at Wanoga came to a close on April 1, per the agreement with the U.S. Fo… Read moreVolunteers, heavy labor keep Wanoga Fat Bike Park rolling
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
With all the resources available online, one might assume travel guidebooks have become irre… Read moreDiscover the best of the Pacific Northwest with insider tips from Lonely Planet’s guidebook
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Recent snow fall has created great conditions to explore the sno-parks and ski resorts in th… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
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The mountain biking skills area and pump track adjacent to the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot … Read moreMaintenance work to close skills area at Phil's Trail for two weeks
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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HOODOO SKI AREA — In the distance, Mount Washington’s pointy peak rose into the blue sky. Ri… Read moreSpring fling on the slopes: Hoodoo's last day will be April 23; Bachelor moves to spring operations on April 24
- By JESSICA LARSON For The Bulletin
If you have been out enjoying the many miles of trails in the Deschutes National Forest, per… Read moreMaster the art of trail building at Allingham Trail Skills College
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This weekend is expected to bring snow to most parts of Central Oregon. Take advantage of th… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions
- By JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin
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When I’m game for an outdoor adventure, I’ve found I haven’t had to look hard to find like-m… Read moreLocal HikerBabes turn outdoor adventures into community events
- By MARK MORICAL The Bulletin
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Madras East Hills is unlike almost any other mountain biking trail system in Central Oregon. Read moreMountain biking: Madras East Hills offers free-riding opportunities and an escape from snow and mud
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In the last seven years, Bend’s Kristen and Ville Jokinen have biked from Alaska to Argentin… 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
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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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