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Nature on an even keel at Central Oregon’s Balancing Rock

CULVER — The captivating drive along the way to the Metolius Balancing Rocks makes the travel time seem…

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An honest review of three of Bend’s off-leash areas

Dog parks have been my saving grace after adopting a puppy last year. I quickly learned playtime is…

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Reopened trail section offers Deschutes River access, habitat protection

If I have a choice, I will always choose a loop for my running route, rather than an…

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Trail work to make Bend a destination for adaptive cyclists

As mountain biking is gaining in popularity and becoming a mainstream form of recreation, riders are becoming more…

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Free guided excursions include wildflower walks and bird watching

Spring has arrived in Central Oregon in fits and starts, causing Deschutes Land Trust to push back some…

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Bend Park & Recreation jobs pay to be outdoors

Learn more about Bend Park & Recreation District jobs When my teen daughter was considering her first job,…

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Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 interns

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 interns nationwide for its operations, which protect more than 245…

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Gate to Pilot Butte opens for 2023 season

The Pilot Butte Summit Road opens at 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.…

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Trail project in Drake Park nearing completion

A construction project improving trails and connectivity in downtown Bend’s Drake Park should be completed by the end…

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Warm Springs Skatepark to hold grand opening Wednesday

After months of work through a challenging winter, the stakeholders, builders and skaters of Warm Springs Skatepark will…

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