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Trek to summit of Black Butte is the ideal kickoff to hiking season in Central Oregon
As trails with peak views go, hikers might get some of the most bang for their buck along ...
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Heading outside: Singletrack joy in the Ochocos; fish for kokanee on Wickiup
I hope I’m not the only one who struggled to acclimate to last week’s 90-degree heat. Even with ...
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Explore calendar June 14-20: SOAR Activity Day 2025
Outdoor Calendar Outdoor Yoga Classes: Join for all-levels outdoor yoga flow classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and ...
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Peterson Ridge Trail: Sisters’ answer to Phil’s — without the crowds
Sandwiched between U.S. Highway 20 and Three Creeks Road, occupying several square miles of land one minute’s drive ...
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Giving back pays dividends for Riley Ranch Reserve volunteer
I began volunteering at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve from the first week it opened in December 2017. But ...
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Epic 360-degree vistas and colorful wildflowers among the rewards of hiking Iron Mountain
It’s strange to come across a wooden lookout with benches and informational signs after climbing over a thousand ...
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Want a free e-bike? Here’s how Bend residents can get one
The city of Bend and Commute Options are teaming up to help get more residents commuting by e-bike. ...
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Jefferson County gears up for a June full of music, minerals, and motor madness
Music and Munchies, Rock and Gem show, Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days, and Gambler 500 kick off summer spirit in ...
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Guest column: Infuse your garden with native plants
Humans and nature go way back. Some might say we’re inseparable. Perhaps that’s why so many of us ...
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Cove Palisades, Prineville Reservoir host free State Parks Day events
Way back in 1998, Oregon State Parks created State Parks Day as a way of saying thank you ...
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