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Explore calendar Feb. 8-14: Oregon Wildlife Watch; Enchanted Nordic Trek

Ice skating rink hours The Pavilion: Drop-ins welcome during public skate sessions. Open skating session times vary; see…

Events

Explore calendar Feb. 15-21: Sunset Snowshoe Tours; Unity Event Walk and Hike

Ice skating rink hours The Pavilion: Drop-ins welcome during public skate sessions. Open skating session times vary; see…

Biking

Heading outside: Ski areas get 30 inches of snow

Monday’s snowfall in town — and not wanting to jump into the gym just yet — called for…

Community Sports

VertFest backcountry festival set for Sunday at Mt. Bachelor

Fresh snow has blanketed Mount Bachelor all week, just in time for the annual celebration of backcountry skiing…

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Escape the winter chill and boulder indoors in Bend

The climbing boot on display behind glass at Bend Rock Gym reminded me of my husband’s old climbing…

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Park hopping in Bend via the Deschutes River Trail

We are certainly spoiled in Bend with the number of parks and green spaces here. With 84 of…

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Guest column: Stealing quiet in the pines

If you’re looking for a sno-park with easy access from decently maintained roads and more solitude than anything…

Events

Explore calendar Feb. 1-7: $5 Fun(damentals) Lessons; Arenacross

Ice skating rink hours The Pavilion: Drop-ins welcome during public skate sessions. Open skating session times vary; see…

Biking

Horse Ridge area offers challenging winter riding for mountain bikers

Of all the winter mountain biking areas in Central Oregon, Horse Ridge might be the most challenging. A…

Biking

Heading outside: Snow in the forecast; Fresh tracks available at Swampy Lakes

Prayers have been answered. Snow is on the way. By Saturday morning, local ski areas could get a…

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