Saturday was paragliding pilot graduation day at Pine Mountain, where a handful of them were getting ready for their final test — landing safe… Read more
Take a walk under the towering ponderosas or Douglas firs of Central Oregon forests this wee… Read more
Challenging climbs, fast descents and numerous mountain views highlight the Swede Ridge Loop… Read more
One thing we knew was the bear would be in the berry patches. Figuring out which berries was… Read more
Paulina Peak Trail Read more
Slacklining intrigued and hooked Julia Rodas when she moved to Bend from New York a month ago. Read more
Cool off in a mountain creek or in one of Central Oregon’s beautiful rivers this weekend. Dr… Read more
I have been on and around rivers my whole life. I have been chasing surfable river waves for… Read more
Frequent stockings of rainbow trout make South Twin Lake a popular place to fish. The lake, … Read more
Cycling, in general, has surged in popularity as more and more folks seek to get outside and… Read more
While Haystack Reservoir is not hard to find, sitting just 20 miles north of Redmond and onl… Read more
“I don’t know where I’m a gonna go when the Volcano blows?” We sing out loud as we make our … Read more
Steelhead Falls Read more
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Cool off under the shade of ponderosa pines in one of Central Oregon’s many forests. The fol… Read more
Mountain bikers have a number of trail options near Cultus Lake, a popular recreational spot… Read more
James Thomason lay alone on a steep, remote, snowy slope at the base of Mount Jefferson, his… Read more
Mike Ripley, it seems, has thought of everything. Read more
CAMP SHERMAN — The Metolius River has become our family’s go-to camping location over the pa… Read more
LA PINE — A detailed spreadsheet tracks Roger Mangrum’s camping trips since 2012. Name a sta… Read more
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We are in the middle of summer months, aka dust season on trails here in Central Oregon. Aft… Read more
Black bears within the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River historically have been off… Read more
East of La Pine in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Paulina Lake typically offers go… Read more
Central Oregon has become such a hotbed for freeride mountain biking that two of the sport’s… Read more
Hidden 9 miles away down a dusty forest service road is a place where time is frozen in place. Read more
Bend’s paved trails, roads and developed parks offer no shortage of routes for runners. For … Read more
Did you know there are underground lava caves in Redmond? Read more
For a change of scenery, try a run at Swampy Lakes trails. At 5,800 feet elevation, the area… Read more
Cool off after a long hike near a crisp mountain lake or catch the reflection of the cosmos … Read more
Bend can make a claim as the mountain biking capital of Oregon, but Oakridge is probably a c… Read more
We launched at Pelton Park, dad with his hand on the 40-horse Merc, idling out of the no-wak… Read more
The Humpy hasn't ever imitated any trout food well, but it is an extremely worthy fly in my … Read more
This was simply a training mission, reconnaissance for a future longer, more arduous endeavor. Read more
On July 4, you can sit back and watch the visual spectacle of fireworks. You know, just cast… Read more
Central Oregon boasts so many trails that it can be hard for mountain bikers to know where t… Read more
Six years ago, Shad Payne-Meyer packed up his Volvo station wagon from his hometown in Vermo… Read more
“It’s your turn to be the dragon!” my 5-year-old said recently on a visit to one of our favo… Read more
• Lakes to catch Kokanee salmon: Crane Prairie Reservoir; East Lake; Elk Lake; Haystack Rese… Read more
Central Oregon is spoiled with its choice of stunning mountain side views while on a dusty h… Read more
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains five youth and family fishing ponds in … Read more
The trail to Steelhead Falls may be small, but it is mighty. Read more
As I look ahead, my view of the way forward disappears while I quickly approach the horizon … Read more
Skull Hollow Road: Easy Read more
Taunting river guide Jimmer Sites is one thing not to do while taking a rafting trip with hi… Read more
Whether it’s the sweet smelling, towering ponderosa pines or cool mountain air that beckons,… Read more
Hosmer Lake is one of the most popular lakes in the Cascades for kayaking. The water on the … Read more
Living in a fitness-crazed place like Central Oregon can at times be disheartening. Read more
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anglers who frequent the rainbow-trout … Read more
June 6 was National Trails Day: A national celebration of all things trails that happens eve… Read more
Summer officially starts on Saturday. The weather is getting a head start. While the average… Read more
Hiking, walking or going for a run on a trail can be exhilarating and relaxing, combining a … Read more
Although only 4½ miles long, Black Rock Trail might be one of the most important paths withi… Read more
For Lew Hollander, June 6 was a day like most days. Read more
Some of the most popular hiking trails in the state — perhaps in the entire Northwest — are … Read more
Day breaks early during the summer months, and the first streaks of light arrive with crisp … Read more
Looking for adventure by a river, all the locations identified in our list are by the water: Read more
A pair of preteen boys screamed as they paddled their inflatable raft down Deschutes River h… Read more
Black Butte is not necessarily an incredibly demanding or spectacular hike, but it is quite … Read more
Sometimes, Central Oregonians with a passion for both hiking and biking like to take on both… Read more
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The report rang off the canyon walls, and I flattened myself in the river.… Read more
Perched on the northernmost corner of the Great Basin, the arid region is vast and sprawling… Read more
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