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Ancient Juniper Trail — With the recent rain, the Oregon Badlands might be in better shape, … Read more
Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge is similar to hiking in Central Oregon : So many options … Read more
Anyone who is active outdoors will likely need to take a break from their favorite activity … Read more
You don’t have to be a surfer to enjoy McKay Park, though it is definitely a bonus. Sometime… Read more
Crater Rim — The moderate 19.5-mile trail travels around the rim of the caldera of Newberry … Read more
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The heat is back this weekend, so go south for some forest and lakeside destinations to keep cool. Read more
On busy days, the parking areas at Shevlin Park fill before most of us have our first cup of… Read more
This summer is shaping up to be a hot one across Central Oregon and the West. There are ampl… Read more
Lookout Mountain — There are two options for climbing Ochoco National Forest’s Lookout Mount… Read more
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My wife, Catherine, and I recently took our first pickleball lesson. That makes us relativel… Read more
Goodrich Pasture Park — The newest neighborhood park managed by the Bend Park and Recreation… Read more
It’s still on the warm side, but it’ll feel significantly better than last week across Centr… Read more
Remember the heady days of falling in love with your favorite sport? You’re getting your gea… Read more
CAMP SHERMAN — It is rarely hot enough in Central Oregon to fish the Metolius River without waders. Read more
Deschutes River — No, you don’t have to limit yourself to the crowded section of the river a… Read more
You don’t have to drive far to experience a caldera-filled lake, and unlike its famous sibli… Read more
The snow continues to melt at high elevations, and more and more trails in Central Oregon ar… Read more
Central Oregon is blessed with hundreds of miles of trails, but why stop there? With our pop… Read more
Shared experiences create opportunities for people to connect and relate to each other. Read more
Ray Atkeson Memorial Loop — Named for the nature photographer, the short and easy 2.4-mile w… Read more
For those new to disc golf, let us introduce you to Rockridge Park in northeast Bend. Disc g… Read more
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Mountain biking does not have to be all about gut-busting climbs, jump-filled descents and t… Read more
If you’re lucky enough to still have your dad or another father figure in your life, take hi… Read more
Black Butte — The snow has all melted from the cinder cone north of Sisters, and the 3.9-mil… Read more
Summer officially arrives this weekend, and the weather seems to have gotten the message as … Read more
Crescent Lake — The lake level may be incredibly low this year and it may be difficult to la… Read more
Three years had passed since I last hiked the Peter Skene Ogden National Scenic Trail along … Read more
The small, brilliantly blue Walton Lake is one of just a handful of lakes in the Ochoco Nati… Read more
While the forecast this weekend looks a little on the damp side, there’s still a chance of g… Read more
Spend a few hours enjoying the numerous water wonders that line the 9.4-mile trail just outs… Read more
Alex Laakmann is one of The Bulletin’s student explorers sharing images of his adventures in… Read more
As snow continues to melt at higher elevations in Central Oregon, mountain bikers will have … Read more
Usually, the dust one finds on disc golf discs is of the Central Oregon variety, sometimes a… Read more
Ponderosa Park is a little slice of good times located just north of Wilson Avenue and 15th … Read more
Cove Palisades State Park — In the middle of High Desert plateaus of sagebrush, the Crooked,… Read more
Looks like our June heatwave has subsided, and temps will be returning to a normal level thi… Read more
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Mt. Bachelor’s ZipTour zip line is the Northwest’s steepest, fastest and highest elevation z… Read more
Wildflowers across the area have been blooming since late April, and with recent welcome rain Read more
One of the most common questions climbers get from other visitors at Smith Rock State Park i… Read more
Larkspur Trail — The nearly 4-mile trail through the Larkspur neighborhood in Bend is mostly… Read more
The unofficial start to summer is finally here, and that means more crowds on area trails, a… Read more
When I moved to Bend 20 years ago, there was basically one trailhead for mountain biking — P… Read more
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Cultus Lake — While the entirety of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway has yet to reopen, the so… Read more
My husband and I moved to Bend several years ago, and we are still awestruck by the beauty o… Read more
It may be a cooler weekend with showers predicted, but with more areas now open, it’s a good… Read more
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If you’ve been to the Oregon Badlands Wilderness — the sprawling High Desert haven about 20 … Read more
Escaping into the outdoors has taken on new meaning, and is a matter of perspective. Read more
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Here’s a bike adventure with one simple purpose: help cyclists in Bend stay out of traffic w… Read more
If you live near the West Bend Trail, chances are, you’re already aware of the 3.5-mile path… Read more
Big Hole — You have to love eastern Oregon spots that are named for exactly what they are, i… Read more
We’re in for a nice one this weekend, so what better time to hit the trails, lakes and strea… Read more
