Chimney Rock Trail — Located in the Crooked River Canyon near Prineville Reservoir and widely billed as moderate, this nearly 3-mile out-and-b… Read more
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In the 1980s, Lowell Skoog and his friends were sort of oddballs, attempting to traverse rug… Read more
I kept jamming the toepiece of my cross-country ski boot into the binding, but it wouldn’t c… Read more
Kapka Butte Sno-Park — This sno-park located east of Mount Bachelor at the junction of the C… Read more
Exploring the outdoors in parks should be an experience for everyone. Read more
The temperatures are warming up over the weekend and into next week. That might not be the b… Read more
Bend’s Alex Dietz was fly-fishing with an egg pattern on the Deschutes River outside Warm Sp… Read more
Rue McKenrick was finding his groove as he walked across North Dakota and approached the Mon… Read more
If you’re like me, part of ringing in the new year is dreaming about the outdoor adventures … Read more
Whether it’s due to short days, weather conditions, life circumstances or a built-in aversio… Read more
Welcome to a new year, Central Oregon. We are starting 2022 with some amazing conditions for… Read more
Even when snow covers the ground all throughout Central Oregon, mountain biking season rolls on. Read more
Greg M. Peters is a Missoula, Montana-based writer and editor, and the author of the newly p… Read more
If you’re interested in giving cross-country skiing a try, there’s no reason to be intimidated. Read more
It’s been dumping snow in the Cascades lately. But if snow sports aren’t your forte, look no… Read more
October was horrible. They trashed their skis on rocks while skiing low-angle terrain at Mou… Read more
Whether you have out-of-town guests, just want to get some fresh air or need to put some dis… Read more
Receive new snowshoes for the holidays? You’re in luck. Read more
Make the holiday weekend one to remember by heading out to one of many sno-parks or winter r… Read more
Larry Katz admitted he was getting nervous. Read more
In athletic or outdoor pursuits, there can be pressure to perform at a certain level, to “ge… Read more
After stepping out into the icy wind last Saturday to go ice skating, I darted back inside m… Read more
Barnes Butte — The moderate, 2.7-mile trail just east of Prineville rarely gets large amount… Read more
With above-average temperatures lasting well into December, the anticipation has been buildi… Read more
Not a trace of snow could be found on the bare dirt and grass slopes of Hoodoo ski area on Tuesday. Read more
Like many Bendites, choosing alternative transportation when possible is important to me. I … Read more
Last month, my wife, Catherine, and I checked out a hike I’d been wanting to do for a few ye… Read more
Lava Butte — Lava Butte boasts a cinder road from Lava Lands Visitor Center that’s closed to… Read more
The unusually warm winter temperatures have pushed back the start date for many people’s win… Read more
Last week, this feature took a look at Rockridge, Ponderosa and Prineville skateparks. This … Read more
Unseasonably warm weather in Central Oregon has extended hiking season into December. Read more
Usually, surf ’n’ turf describes a sumptuous meal, but the phrase kept coming to mind during… Read more
Friends of the Columbia Gorge will host a free, live Zoom event at 6 p.m. Thursday featuring… Read more
Take advantage of the unusually warm temperature for this time of year and go explore the pr… Read more
Well, it’s the day after Thanksgiving, the time of year when many outdoor enthusiasts in Cen… Read more
There is nothing that conjures up the image of a cozy winter day better than sitting by a ni… Read more
While it may seem like it got a slow start, the Central Oregon public skatepark scene began … Read more
The Deschutes River Trail: There’s a reason the Deschutes River Trail is a magnet for touris… Read more
This holiday weekend, take the time to get outside and enjoy the trails before the snow fill… Read more
Dexter Burke has a simple answer when asked what draws him to backcountry skiing. “Expensive… Read more
People and natural resources benefit when nonprofits, land managers and businesses partner t… Read more
Thanksgiving is drawing near, and along with your menu, it's time to plan a pre- or post-mea… Read more
One of my favorite trails to explore in the winter is also one of the easiest for me to driv… Read more
For a full list of conditions updated regularly, please visit centraloregonexplore.com Read more
Perhaps one of the best things about mountain biking in Central Oregon is that the season is… Read more
As the weather cools and skiers are dreaming about powder, another group of outdoor enthusia… Read more
Trout Creek Bluffs is a remarkably cool rock formation high above the Deschutes River north … Read more
Oregon Badlands — This 29,180-acre wilderness area is conveniently located less than 20 minu… Read more
As the temperatures keep dropping, snow is on the horizon for many higher-elevation trails. … Read more
Send us your most spectacular fall photos for a chance to win a $50 gift card and have your … Read more
Benham Falls — The easy 1.5-mile trail hugs the banks of the Deschutes River as it makes a t… Read more
Flowing among rugged canyons and twisted juniper trees, the Crooked River below Bowman Dam o… Read more
If you’d like to be one of the first people to visit a new trail system, consider a trip to … Read more
What it lacks in a short and simple name, the Oregon Sunshine Trail and Pumice Foot Trail Lo… Read more
There is still time to head out and explore trails around Bend before the snow starts to fal… Read more
Snow has begun to blanket the Central Oregon Cascades, and soon skiers and snowboarders will… Read more
The name Oregon Natural Desert Association doesn’t usually bespeak indoor recreation. Nevert… Read more
