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Explore calendar May 24-30: Native Bee Walk

Saturday 5/24 Central Oregon Badminton: All levels are welcome from beginner to experienced, instruction, racquets, birdies provided; 6-8…

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Guest column: Survival and renewal on the Jefferson Lake Trail

In 2003, the B&B Fire incinerated thousands of acres of forest in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. One of…

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The Bend park district needs your help this summer

Bend Park and Recreation District is requesting help from community members in managing a handful of its 84…

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Silence awaits among the pines on the Lake Creek Trail

If an alien lands on earth, holds a plasma gun to your head and demands a hike in…

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Guest column: Explore Oregon’s wild places on an Oregon Wild hike this summer

Standing at the base of a large, old-growth ponderosa pine along the Metolius River on a recent sunny…

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This scenic Central Oregon waterfall hike has it all

The Waterfalls Loop Trail at the headwaters of the McKenzie River, a trail offering jaw-dropping views of Sahalie…

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Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles

Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity…

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Explore calendar May 17-23: Ochoco Preserve Tour

Outdoor Calendar Saturday 5/17 “Cats on Mats” Meditation & Stretching: Stretch, relax, and mingle with adoptable cats while…

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Heading outside: Bachelor gets refresh, more snow this weekend and Crooked River fishable

Wednesday evening, I rode my gravel bike out to Phil’s trails. I hopped onto the trails at Tetherow,…

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Outback Trail experience on Bend’s west side

You’ve heard the adage about it being the journey and not the destination that matters most. This is…

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