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Sisters trail options, 80-degree river floating weather en route

Eighty-degree weather is back in the forecast. Pump up those tubes and bring out the paddleboards. Make the…

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Heading outside: Dodge crowds on rainy, cool Smith Rock weekend

Last week, I mentioned that local trails needed some precipitation, but there was none in the forecast. Hours…

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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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Heading outside: Picnic, play at La Pine State Park; Upper Metolius open for season

If you haven’t heard already, it’s going to be a hot one this weekend. Highs are reaching into…

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Heading outside: Run groups around town and Wanoga trails nearly clear, rideable

With June and the longest daylight hours of the year approaching, there’s no reason not to get outside…

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Heading outside: Head to Hood River for spring chinook; closing weekend at Mt. Bachelor

Hot summer days approaching — happy Memorial Day weekend all. The weather is supposed to warm up dramatically…

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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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Heading outside: Tamolitch Falls along the McKenzie River Trail makes for a great springtime destination

Soak up the sun and warm weather Saturday, as it may be the last for at least a…

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Heading outside: Snow refresh Saturday at Bachelor, Willamette Pass; Try Maston or Cascade View for mellower riding

Mountain bike season is here, Central Oregon, according to my observations. The parking lot at Phil’s trailhead was…

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Heading outside: Consistent fly-fishing on Fall River and spring operations at Bachelor, Hoodoo closing

That rain was a nice surprise last weekend. I was heading out for a ride Saturday morning with…

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