After months of work through a challenging winter, the stakeholders, builders and skaters of… Read moreWarm Springs Skatepark to hold grand opening Wednesday

We may have been teased by springlike conditions this week, but this weekend, things start t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Events Read moreExplore calendar March 24-30

Over the years I have dabbled in cross-country skiing, but I’ve never fully committed to the… Read moreCross-country skate skiing is not difficult to learn, but the uphills can be grueling for beginners

The second week of February, my wife and I took an overnight trip to Portland. En route back… Read moreSeek NW Skateboard Camp holds open sessions

It’s snowing. It’s tropical. Spring in Central Oregon can make you dizzy. The mountain bike … Read moreA guide to early spring mountain biking in Central Oregon

This weekend, try heading to places near Sisters, Redmond or Prineville. These areas provide… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Events Read moreExplore calendar March-3-9

It can be difficult to think about lake fishing in the middle of a snowy Central Oregon wint… Read moreLake Billy Chinook's bull trout and kokanee fishing are a wintertime option

Curious about the trails in the Deschutes National Forest and the groups that maintain them?… Read moreVolunteers power much of the trail work in Central Oregon

Stargazing at Worthy Brewing’s Hopservatory is weather — and apparently bird poop — dependen… Read moreWorthy Brewing’s Hopservatory affords a glance at galaxies, stars and planets

This week has graced us with several inches of snow in town and more at the mountain. Take t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 24-March 2

An avalanche on Colchuck Peak near Leavenworth, Washington, killed three climbers Sunday, ma… Read moreAvalanche kills 3 in Washington Cascades

Fewer people visited Oregon state parks in 2022, but that doesn’t mean the scenic destinatio… Read moreAfter setting records in 2021, Oregon state park visitor numbers dipped in 2022

Wintertime in Central Oregon can be tough on mountain bikers. Read moreHorse Ridge an ideal spot for winter mountain biking

When the late Alex Lowe was asked who he thought was the best climber in the world, his answ… Read moreAiming for fun, not excellence, could be key in reaching climbing goals

I’ve dabbled in snowshoeing over the years. Read moreLearning to embrace snowshoeing with a few failed starts along the way

The city of Culver will host a public meeting for the public to give its input about the des… Read moreDesign meeting for Culver skatepark on Wednesday

Enjoy what the mountains have to offer this holiday weekend. Take some laps down the perfect… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Horse Butte southeast of Bend is easy to overlook. With a little less altitude and symmetry … Read moreFinding color at Horse Butte near Bend

Even in the depths of a somewhat harsh winter, hikers in Central Oregon can find trails that… Read moreWinter hiking options in Central Oregon

I like to extend the new year as long as possible with reflections to inform where I’m going… Read moreBend trails by the numbers — data for 2022

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 10-16

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 17-23

This weekend is expected to bring a mixture of sun, rain and slightly warmer-than-usual weat… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Last year, Crater Lake National Park was the quietest it’s been in a decade. Read moreFewer people visited Crater Lake in 2022

Lilian Kral predicted board climbing would be the next phase in climbing facilities, so she … Read moreNew Bend climbing gym is the first climbing facility of its kind in the country

Carson Storch calls his latest film project “an extension of my childhood.” Read moreFilm featuring Bend's Carson Storch highlights potential for freeride mountain biking trails on the Oregon Coast

Maston Trail System is a gem in the Central Oregon trail network. Due to its location and go… Read moreTeamwork made the dream work at Maston Trail System

After a quick cold snap, we are back to mid-40s as the high over the weekend in Bend. If you… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 3-9

To escape long chairlift lines and crowded slopes, experienced backcountry skiers and snowbo… Read moreSkiing and snowboarding: Escape the crowds by venturing into the backcountry

The snow crunches rhythmically under the group’s feet as we plod along. When we stop and lis… Read moreFor taking in Central Oregon scenery, snowshoes set the right pace

When I’m not reporting and writing articles, I’m curating stories and filming reels for The … Read moreA glorious first day of the season at Mt. Bachelor

The weekend will bring some rain, snow and chilly conditions to Central Oregon. Head north t… Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Events Read moreExplore calendar Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Running along the trails or cross-country skiing at the sno-parks in Central Oregon, you nev… Read moreIn 'Good for a Girl,' Bend's Lauren Fleshman reflects on storied running career, highlights issues female athletes face

Josephine Woolington wasn’t quite prepared to write a book when, in early 2021, she took a c… Read moreNature essayist examines Northwest species in 'Where We Call Home'

Getting outside is the goal. That’s it. Anything beyond that, count it as a win. Read moreGetting young kids active in the Central Oregon outdoors is worth the effort

This weekend is going to be a cold and dry one. But there is still enough snow to grab your … Read moreCentral Oregon outdoors, ski and trail conditions

Events Read moreExplore calendar Jan. 20-26

Nearly 500 miles in nine days through the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Some 90,000 f… Read more'Free Outside,' set to be shown in Bend, documents a hiker's record on the 500-mile Colorado Trail

The Bend Park & Recreation District recently appointed two new members to its board foll… Read morePine Nursery Park in Bend a surprise favorite

The mission of Deschutes Land Trust is to connect the public to the natural world. That’s wh… Read moreDeschutes Land Trust hosts free speaker series about the natural world

It's been a snowy year thus far, and most area sno-parks are in good shape with adequate cov… Read moreConditions report for areas in and around Bend