Mountain bikers still have many options in Central Oregon
Trails in the Wanoga network are in prime shape
Sometimes, when ideal conditions lead to unwarranted confidence, we can get a little over our heads — or over our … Read more
Ski film set for Bend Oct. 26-27
The latest film from Warren Miller Entertainment, “Timeless,” will be shown next week at Bend’s … Read more
Central Oregon offers lots of fall fishing opportunities
Fish for steelhead on the Lower Deschutes, or hit the high lakes before they close
Fishing in Central Oregon does not end with the onset of cold weather. In fact, … Read more
Descend into Crack-in-the-Ground, an ancient volcanic fissure
Pick up the dusty trail on the side of a bumpy gravel road, walk through … Read more
New trail opens in Southern Oregon
Rugged route connects Oregon Caves to Cascade-Siskiyou
Long-distance hikers will get a new adventure in Southern Oregon, with the opportunity to walk … Read more
Rare blue northern leopard frog is found
SPOKANE, Wash. — In the arid land west of Spokane in eastern Washington — punctuated … Read more
“Roadless” snowboarding film set for Bend
Film about snowboarders touring through some of the most remote terrain in the country will be shown at Tower Theatre on Oct. 20
The area is known as the Thorofare, and it is considered by many the most … Read more
Sunriver horseman receives honor
Sunriver’s Richard Shrake has been inducted into the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Hall of Fame. … Read more
2 months to sheep shape for 13-year-old Steens hunter
“Nah, can’t be.” Jason Kamperman took a screenshot. According to the ODFW app, Kamperman’s son … Read more
Anderson’s Bird of Prey
Created by Rick Anderson, Anderson’s Bird of Prey has become a standby on many Western … Read more
More stealthy in the dark
Idaho couple develops, makes bootlamps for hunters, hikers
The idea for Jim Manroe’s new company SneakyHunter started with a problem. When getting himself … Read more
Broken Yellowstone wolf teeth reveal a theory about ice age extinctions
This may be a tale that only dentists can appreciate, but the teeth of dead … Read more
Hiking Middle Pyramid in the Central Oregon Cascades
The challenging trail offers sweeping panoramic views
You don’t have to go to Egypt to see the Pyramids. That’s because the Three … Read more
Waldo Lake is the perfect place to end your summer in Oregon
This beautiful Oregon summer will soon officially end, but there’s still time to bid it … Read more
Scientists measure the health of Middle Teton Glacier
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — There was an air of urgency Thursday as glaciologists moved … Read more
Cycle Oregon to bring hundreds of cyclists to Central Oregon
Classic ride to roll through Bend
More than 1,500 cyclists will converge on Central Oregon on Monday and Tuesday as part … Read more
Historic Mammoth Hotel now reopened for visitors
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — With its interior walls torn out and old wiring exposed, … Read more
Idaho couple summit mountain for wedding
Challis, Idaho, native McKinsey Bruning grew up with the Salmon River in her backyard, “born … Read more
Outdoor City USA set for Bachelor Sept. 13-15
Event includes a trade show, elite racing and clinics in cycling, running, rock climbing and hiking
Beverly Lucas wanted to create an event that was part elite racing, part trade show … Read more
Bend Bicycle Film Festival set for Friday at Tower Theatre
The 2019 Bend Bicycle Film Festival, presented by the Bend Endurance Academy, is scheduled for … Read more
Fly-tying corner
Mop Fly
Buy a new dust mop for Mom’s birthday. In fact, get her two: one in … Read more
Fishing for coho salmon on the Columbia River
A million coho are expected along the Oregon Coast, and the Buoy 10 fishery is … Read more
Central Oregon hunter sight-in event set for Sept. 14-15
The Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association will host its annual hunters’ sight-in workshops Sept. 14-15 … Read more
Terrebonne horseback rider wins the prestigious 100-mile Tevis Cup endurance ride
Sanoma Blakeley edges former champion at the finish
After nearly 100 miles and 14 hours across some of the most rugged terrain in … Read more
A summit of Eagle Cap peak is the highlight of a trip to the Wallowa Mountains
Area offers a cornucopia of glaciers, blue lakes and granite monoliths
LOSTINE — Somewhere along the grueling climb up the northwest ridge of Eagle Cap, it … Read more
Bend angler part of world event
Bend’s Joey Pattee was part of the U.S. team that won a silver medal in … Read more
Prineville boy, 14, solo hikes Oregon section of Pacific Crest Trail
Shiloh Binder made it more than 460 miles in just over a month
Looking back, the first week was the hardest. Shiloh Binder, just 14, was on his … Read more
Fishing for tiger trout at Diamond Lake
One rod for dry flies if fish were rising. One rod rigged for chironomids if … Read more
Fly-tying corner
Goat Leech
Slim and buggy with multiple shades of olive, rust and orange, this pattern changes its … Read more
In search of trout in Oregon’s summer haven
SUNRIVER — Safely south of challenging Bend traffic, then calmly west past whooping vacationers here, … Read more
Mount Jefferson hiking trail reopens 2 years after wildfire
PORTLAND — One of the most popular treks to Mount Jefferson has reopened more than … Read more
Team bonding common in the Cascade Lakes Relay
Running event set for Friday and Saturday along a 216-mile route from Diamond Lake to Bend
When friends spend more than 24 hours in a van together, they usually get to … Read more
Black Crater hike is a tough test for hikers, with plenty of rewards
Eight-mile trek to the summit includes dramatic views of surrounding peaks
MCKENZIE PASS — My 11-year-old son has a goal of climbing South Sister with me, … Read more
Cascade Lakes Swim Series celebrates its 25th edition this weekend at Elk Lake
Popular event started in 1994 with about 40 open-water swimmers
Laura Schob recalls that in 1994, the first year of the Cascade Lakes Swim Series, … Read more
Moose population declines in Idaho
Biologists have no clear answers but say the decline is happening across the West
BOISE, Idaho — Moose are one of the West’s most majestic animals and a once-in-a-lifetime … Read more
