Woman with partial paralysis sets mountaineering records
Paraplegic sit skier conquers Mount Hood
For Anna Soens, climbing Mount Hood, which is visible from most parts of her native Portland, always held a special … Read more
McKenzie River Trail
Renowned trail features stunning scenery in the thick, green Willamette National Forest
MCKENZIE BRIDGE — Sometimes, trails are better ridden in sections than in their entirety. The … Read more
Tips for surviving calamity on the trail
It was supposed to be a simple day hike in the wilderness — there and … Read more
Mountain views inspire, but Washington climber is the real muse
He didn’t hesitate when he came to the 50-degree sloping mass of snow and ice … Read more
Some forest trails remain closed long after 2017 wildfire
IDANHA — Some trails in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest remain closed because of damage from … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) Spring sampling indicated many fish available in the reservoir with … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) Spring sampling indicated many fish available in the reservoir with … Read more
CycleBar brings luxe spinning to Bend
Indoor cycling studio opens in the Old Mill District
A dozen people wearing formfitting workout clothes climbed onto stationary bikes in a cool, dim, … Read more
Lava Lake is a hot spot for rainbow trout fishing in Central Oregon
But get there early to find a parking spot
LAVA LAKE — In June the fishing is typically so good at Lava Lake that … Read more
Try exercise with a smart jump-rope
When was the last time you jumped rope? Unless you’re training as an extra for … Read more
Researchers seek info on Yellowstone’s supervolcano
In one of the most low-tech experiments conducted in Yellowstone National Park in recent years, … Read more
Funner-Tiddlywinks loop
This 13-mile loop offers cross-country climbs and freeride flavor
Even after 17 years of exploring the trails in Central Oregon, I am continually amazed … Read more
Get away from the crowds at Bighorn Canyon
For more than 10,000 years people have been trekking to Bighorn Canyon. Those early travelers, … Read more
Washington man hopes his documentary can keep cancer on the run
He’s a shy man. That’s clear simply in the way he holds himself. Tentative. His … Read more
Free fishing days coming up in Washington, Idaho and Montana
If you missed Oregon’s free fishing days, Washington, Idaho and Montana are all offering free … Read more
Runner mistakenly runs full marathon after planning for a half
Runners never forget crossing the finish line at their first marathon, and that will be … Read more
Cross-training, as only cross-country skiers can
Roller skiing to keep the nordic edge
The nordic skiers stood at the starting line, gripping their poles and shuffling the skis … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) No recent fishing reports. Call the Ochoco National Forest for … Read more
Evidence of bison and Blackfeet in the Montana Rockies
“In 1916, Captain Louis, a chief of the band of Piute Indians near Burns, told … Read more
Osprey offers a must-have daypack even for quick trips
Serious backpackers get awfully serious about their backpacks. For those on a multiday trip, a … Read more
Bend cyclocross pro racer releases book of poetry
Mud and bikes — in haiku
Professional cyclocross racer and poet Laura Winberry recently noticed that her life moves in intervals … Read more
The North Fork Trail is one of many hiking areas in Central Oregon that are ideal for kids
Other options include Shevlin Park, the Deschutes River Trail and the West Metolius River Trail
Sometimes friends and family members say things about my 8-year-old daughter that simply drive … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) No recent fishing reports. Call the Ochoco National Forest for … Read more
A pit stop in America’s public lands — the cheapest hotel there is
After 15 hours of near-straight driving, I was verging on the hallucinatory. The road reflectors … Read more
Two adventurers canoeing rivers across the U.S.
The trip began in Astoria and plans to end in the Florida Keys
Jillian Brown and Martin Trahan started their grueling, cross-country journey the hard way — fighting … Read more
Opt for the less-traveled campgrounds
Alternative spring camping guide for Central Oregon
Spring temperatures have many Central Oregonians pulling out tents, sleeping bags and pony-keg-sized thermoses. But … Read more
Mountain Bike Trail Guide: Black Rock Trail
Trail skirts the edge of a vast lava flow between the Deschutes River and Lava Butte
By itself, the Black Rock Trail is worthy of the short trip south of Bend … Read more
How a program for special needs athletes helps them find more than fitness
When you’re born under the special needs umbrella, when you get frustrated because no one … Read more
Best bass fishing in Washington’s easternmost counties
The 10 “best” bass fishing waters in the 10 easternmost counties of Washington have been … Read more
Perfect bike ride leads to toast to world’s quiet experts
Up until a week ago, I’d all but forgotten the joy of whipping down a … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) No recent fishing reports. Call the Ochoco National Forest for … Read more
Bend bike racer’s long road to recovery
Jesse Blough can’t wait to get on his bike again
It’s tough to train for a 1,000-mile bike race across Kyrgyzstan when four months out … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) No recent fishing reports. Call the Ochoco National Forest for … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) No recent ice or fishing reports. Call the Ochoco National … Read more
