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Guest column: Central Oregon public land sales were stopped. What’s next?

Living in Central Oregon, it’s easy to forget how fortunate we are to have such close access to…

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Skatepark misstep becomes a lesson in listening

I wanted to be encouraging. I ended up being paternalistic. Last week, I wrote a column headlined, “When…

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Trout Creek Trail a High Desert ribbon of blue and green

MADRAS — It’s no secret that Central Oregon’s Cascades attractions get a wee bit crowded during high tourism…

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Behind the scenes at favorite parks and trails

Julie Brown, community engagement director for Bend Park and Recreation District, shares behind the scenes information about her…

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Explore calendar July 12-18: Bird Watching

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Join for all-levels outdoor yoga flow classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 9:15-10:15…

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Heading outside: Hosmer Lake offers paddling, fishing

It’s going to be a hot week in Central Oregon. Temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s both…

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Snow makes summiting difficult at Black Crater near Sisters

I get that lingering cascade glaciers are a good omen for our mountain streams, but that doesn’t make…

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Step into the world of alpacas at Crescent Moon Ranch

A baby alpaca rested under the shade of a tree with its legs folded underneath its small body,…

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Inaugural Bend Dirt Fest includes a half-marathon, mountain biking, gravel riding

The popular Oregon 24 mountain biking event was set for its 16th edition this month at Wanoga Sno-park…

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When being friendly goes wrong at a Bend skatepark

At a recent cookout I went to, a woman complained how her dad now gets into conversations wherever…

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