Hiking Trail Guide: Peter Skene Ogden Trail
Waterfalls and natural water slides highlight this trek along Paulina Creek
For those who love lakes, creeks and mountain peaks, the Newberry National Volcanic Monument east of La Pine offers a … Read more
Mountain Bike Trail Guide: Tumalo Creek Trail
Trail near Tumalo Falls a good option for beginners
The Tumalo Creek Trail west of Bend is an ideal path for mountain bikers looking … Read more
A guide to Central Oregon’s chipmunks and squirrels
Meet the yellow-bellied marmot
Everyone knows that the internet’s primary purpose is to provide a constant stream of animal … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) Spring sampling indicated many fish available in the reservoir with … Read more
Hiking near wildfire zones? What to know before dashing up that trail
Dana Hendricks had a front-row seat when 176 hikers got stranded by fast-moving wildfires last … Read more
Duluth charter captain shares passion for sailing
ON LAKE SUPERIOR, near Duluth, Minn. — Jerry Paulson had just maneuvered his sailboat under … Read more
Hiking Trail Guide: Metolius River
Trails showcase the beauty of the clear river northwest of Sisters
Every time I go to the Metolius River, I am reminded of the words Jeff … Read more
Exploring a river via snorkel
Oregon’s Little North Santiam has an interesting underwater world
The Little North Santiam River is one of Oregon’s most beautiful streams, with waterfalls, old-growth … Read more
Female Central Oregon river guides band together to share their skill
Bend professional Jen Kjellesvik teaches women who want to guide commercially
As the raft surged through the rapids, frothy white water sprayed the six paddlers. They … Read more
Fly-fishing as prayer: in pursuit of Utah’s Cutthroat Slam
Our mission: catch four subspecies of cutthroat trout in four different watersheds. Three of the … Read more
Tam McArthur Rim offers a fairly easy day hike near Sisters
The 5.3-mile round-trip trek includes numerous Cascade views
To the north, the lake was a shining turquoise jewel some 1,500 feet below. To … Read more
Local athletes, acclimated to altitude, have leg up
The air up here
Bryan Lewis, who won the High Cascades 100 mountain bike race on July 21, felt … Read more
Mountain Bike Trail Guide: Swampy Lakes
10-mile loop offers a good mix of climbing and downhill
SWAMPY LAKES SNO-PARK — With most upper-elevation bike trails now snow-free in Central Oregon, and … Read more
Man is on the hunt for mysterious honey ants in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Honey ants are believed to be nocturnal, but the guards have … Read more
Portland climber sets world record
Man summits the highest points of all 50 U.S. states
TACOMA, Wash. — Colin O’Brady set a world record by climbing to all 50 American … Read more
No Name Lake is a gem of the Central Oregon Cascades
Six-mile trek near Broken Top offers incredible alpine scenery
High atop a ridge above sparkling-green No Name Lake, the views are never-ending. Any direction … Read more
River sports expert teaches safety first
Challenge by choice
Jen Kjellesvik and several preteen students, all wearing helmets, wetsuits and life preservers, slipped one … Read more
Redmond man plans to run the 216-mile Cascade Lakes Relay solo
Dearric Winchester is making the effort to promote migraine awareness
Kirsten Winchester talks openly about her husband’s lofty running goal. “I have mixed feelings,” she … Read more
Camp caters to youth who have lost limbs
Campers at No Limits at Quinnipiac University find friends, support
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Reese Buckley has no trouble keeping up with “four-limbers.” That’s amputee … Read more
The journey to Jennie Lake is part of the destination
BOISE, Idaho — Some hikes are all about the beautiful or unique destination — leaving … Read more
When a glacier crumbles on Mount Rainier
Recent icefall on Mount Rainier has rattled seismographs, and perhaps the nerves of a few … Read more
Hiking to Benson Lake/Scott Mountain
Trail is one of many options near McKenzie Pass
McKenzie Pass is a veritable treasure trove for hikers seeking high-mountain scenery in the form … Read more
Central Oregon bike wrenches travel to you
Bike mechanics on a roll
Mobile bicycle mechanic Jeff Scarberry stood in his sunny workshop in his backyard, tuning up … Read more
Mountain Bike Trail Guide: Mt. Bachelor Bike Park
Lift-served, downhill trails mean easy up and thrilling down
MOUNT BACHELOR — Dust flying behind his bike’s wheels, Tom Lomax ripped around a bermed … Read more
Adaptive surfers offer ocean of possibilities
Multisport athlete Isaac Coulapides has wrestled, snowboarded, played volleyball and served on the cheer squad … Read more
North Idaho’s scenic Hiawatha Trail celebrates its 20th year
Cigarette in one hand and mountain bike in the other, Greg Ebersohl waited for a … Read more
A place where you can touch the bones of dinosaurs
Dinosaur National Monument allows visitors to explore a dinosaur graveyard
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway climbs north to overlook a forested … Read more
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness near John Day is ideal for a few days of camping and hiking
About a four-hour drive east of Bend, the area offers many hiking trails with alpine scenery and high lakes
PRAIRIE CITY — Oregon is so brimming with incredible wild places for camping and hiking … Read more
The family that bands (kestrels) together
American kestrel conservation is family tradition
Jim Anderson leaned a ladder against the ponderosa snag and climbed to the nesting box … Read more
Trout numbers recovering in the Crooked River near Prineville
ODFW biologists estimate about 3,500 trout per mile in the section below Bowman Dam
Of all the premium fishing spots on Central Oregon rivers, the Crooked River near Prineville … Read more
A 14,000-mile hike helps man’s self-discovery
In May 2015, Holly Harrison — known as “Cargo” to most of his buddies — … Read more
Hiking to Sisters Mirror Lake
The relatively easy 8-mile trek in the Three Sisters Wilderness is a good hike with kids
The Cascade Lakes Highway corridor west of Bend is so choked with hiking options, sometimes … Read more
Mountain Bike Trail Guide: Tumalo Ridge-Skyliners Loop
13-mile loop offers some of Central Oregon’s best mountain biking trails
The area surrounding Tumalo Falls west of Bend is a mountain bike paradise with multiple … Read more
Horseman Buck Brannaman shows the soft touch
‘Horse Whisper’ teaches in Central Oregon
Equine expert Buck Brannaman might not be a household name outside the tack room. But … Read more
