Explore calendar Sept. 3-9

Published 12:00 am Friday, September 3, 2021

Events

Daily tours

Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a local lava tube exploring the geologic and human history as well as the ecology of the cave; 9 a.m., 2 p.m.; $95 per person, $70 children 11 and under; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359.

Brews & Views Canoe Tour: A naturalist-guided tour paddling on a lake in the Cascades with a local microbrew or root beer to enjoy afterward; 2-6 p.m.; $100 per person $70 children 11 and under (root beer available for those under 21); Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Central Oregon Volcano Tour: Explore the Newberry Caldera with a naturalist guide around Paulina Lake; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 2-6 p.m.; $95 per person, $75 children 11 and under; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Cascade Lakes Canoe or Kayak Tour: Paddle around one of the mountain lakes with a naturalist guide; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-6 p.m.; $95 per person, $70 children 11 and under; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Starlight & Moonlight Canoe Tours: Watch twilight descend over the Cascades and enjoy a clear starry night while paddling on one of the mountain lakes; 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; $100 per person; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359

Friday 9/3

Friday Morning Creekside Yoga: Annie Wilson will lead an all-level yoga class along the creek while music from her vinyl collection plays. Drop-in or sign up in advance by DMing @yogawithannie on Instagram; 10-11 a.m.; $15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com

Cornering & Switchbacks Mountain Biking Clinic: The clinic will work on dialing in body position on the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners; 1:30-3 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com

Bend Trail Sessions Mountain Bike Clinic: The weekly clinic will work on specific skills needed for different biking trails, including jumps and corners, technical climbs and descents and more; 4-6:30 p.m.; $89; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com

Saturday 9/4

Bird Walk at Crooked River Wetlands: Join expert local birder Chuck Gates for a walk around the Prineville Crooked River Wetlands Complex to view resident and migrating birds. Everyone is welcome. Please wear a face covering; 7:45-10 a.m.; free; Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville or 541-280-4957.

Donation Based Outdoor Yoga: An all-levels, all-ages yoga session will be held; 9-9:45 a.m.; $10 suggested donation; Deschutes Brewery, 399 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; facebook.com/wildthingbend or 541-385-8606.

Adventure Van Expo: The adventure van show will feature 4×4 rigs, gear and shop for accessories; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $10 day pass, $75 camping, $10 dog pass, kids under 18 free, camping passes cover event price; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; adventurevanexpo.com or 541-548-2711.

Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking Clinic: The clinic will work on bike set up and body position then skills in the afternoon including braking, shifting cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts and more; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com

Sunday 9/5

Donation Based Outdoor Yoga: An all-levels, all-ages outdoor yoga class will be held. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and water; 9-9:45 a.m.; $10 suggested donation; LOGE Camps, 19221 SW Century Drive, Bend; facebook.com/wildthingbend or 541-382-4080.

Skills & Ride Mountain Biking Workshop: The clinic will start with dialing in bikes and working on body position before progressing through several more skills, then hopping on a nearby trail to test out newly learned skills; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $99; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com

Adventure Van Expo: The adventure van show will feature 4×4 rigs, gear and shop for accessories; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10 day pass, $75 camping, $10 dog pass, kids under 18 free, camping passes cover event price; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; adventurevanexpo.com or 541-548-2711.

Sundays with the Yoga Lab: The grounding, all-levels outdoor yoga class will be taught by Yoga Lab owner Ulla Lundgren weekly; 4:30-6 p.m.; $15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com

Wednesday 9/8

Know Des(s)erts — Hiking the Oregon Desert Trail: Come learn more about what it takes to hike a day, week or month on the Oregon Desert Trail and get some recommendations for an amazing milkshake, delicious pie or other sweet treats; noon-1 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.

Women’s Foundational Skills Mountain Biking Clinic: Women new to mountain biking can learn fundamental skills to feel more confident setting up the bike, shifting, braking and navigating small trail obstacles; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $75; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; gritclinics.com

Know Des(s)erts — Survive and Thrive in Our High Desert Environment: Learn the ins and outs of High Desert survival. This is interactive to give people an opportunity to share adventures, successes, questions and concerns; 6:30-8 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1063.

Thursday 9/9

CORK Thursday Evening Run: A 3- to 5-mile group run along the Deschutes River Trail. Stay after for food and drinks with the club; 6-8 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Brewing, 1441 SW Chandler Ave. Suite 100, Bend; centraloregonrunningklub.org

Bend Trail Series Summer: The bi-monthly trail run will feature four runs ranging from 4-7 miles each. Register for the full series, day of registration on-site if there are no shows; 6:15-8 p.m.; $75; different course each week, see Facebook page Monday before for course map, Bend; gobeyondracing.com

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