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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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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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Heading outside: Alpine swim, paddle at Devils Lake, trail options from Sunriver
Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone. It’s shaping up to be a beauty. With chances of rain in…
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Paulina Creek is waterfall nirvana
La Pine adventure awaits On Saturday, my wife and I returned to one of my favorite parts of…
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Finding balance at Paulina Lake
There aren’t many places where you can fish, swim, paddle and soak in a hot spring all in…
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There’s something for every pup at Bend’s 9 dog parks
Bend has nine dog parks that allow ample space for canines to play and run free. These off-leash areas…
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A dose in the park
Over its long life, downtown Bend’s Drake Park has hosted everything from festivals and water pageants to duck…
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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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Celebrate 50 years of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will celebrate its golden anniversary with two days of special events commemorating…
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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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