Cascadia Soda Springs
Cascadia Soda Springs
by Linn County Parks Dept) is located at the confluence of Soda Creek and the South Santiam River. This was a stage stop on the old wagon road heading east…
Well, it’s Bend so there needs to be a section for stuff that is active but doesn’t necessarily qualify as “Sports”.
Hiking the Deschutes River Trail
Hiking the Deschutes River Trail
The Deschutes River Trail (DRT) connects people to nature, history, neighborhoods and businesses as it courses through the heart of Bend. Locals know the 12-mile-long "river trail" offers opportunities to…
The Most Eligible of Bachelors—Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
The Most Eligible of Bachelors—Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
WORDS • Erin Spong FEATURED IMAGE • Pete Alport Imagine a Pacific Northwest paradise where the beer and adrenaline flow as strong as the Deschutes River. The locals thrive on…
Best adaptive ski resorts in the USA and Europe
Best adaptive ski resorts in the USA and Europe
The largest ski resort in the United States is now one of the nation's most accessible. Utah's National Ability Center (NAC) recently opened a 9400-sq-ft facility at the base of…
Wall Street Journal Ranks The Best Ski Resorts In North America
Wall Street Journal Ranks The Best Ski Resorts In North America
It's time for yet another ski resort rankings list. Last week, the Wall Street Journal gave its opinion on what the best ski resorts in North America are. They amassed…
A Complete Guide To Mountain Biking in Bend, Oregon
A Complete Guide To Mountain Biking in Bend, Oregon
phenomenal trail conditions for mountain biking in Bend, Oregon. Dry, dusty trails have been hit with some rainfall and cooler temperatures, creating that "hero dirt" mountain bikers are looking for.…
Paraglider crashes into Juniper Butte
Paraglider crashes into Juniper Butte
A paraglider from Redmond crashed into the south side of Juniper Butte Wednesday afternoon at 12:30, Oct. 18. He hit about two-thirds of the way up to the summit. The…
How to Build a Snow Cave
How to Build a Snow Cave
Contributor note: Oregon Humanities accepted this piece for publication in Beyond the Margins on May 11, 2023—just hours after my father passed away. He died peacefully in his sleep, next…
15th Annual Two Fly Tournament this Oct 6,7 2023
15th Annual Two Fly Tournament this Oct 6,7 2023
15th Annual Two Fly Tournament this Oct 6,7 2023 One Boat is available for our annual tournament. Sign up here: TWO FLY Since 2008, the Two Fly Tournament has raised…
8 top hiking tips for Bend, Oregon
8 top hiking tips for Bend, Oregon
Year after year, hiking in Bend tops search lists and wish lists for folks traveling to Central Oregon. It's popular thanks to infinite variety, accessibility, and the fact that you…