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Celebrate Bend park district’s history with a scavenger hunt
What is the oldest park in Bend? Which park required two acts of Congress to acquire? Bend Park ...
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Bend parks offer natural play areas to unleash the wild side
One of my favorite smells in the spring is that of dirt. I know that others may choose ...
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Burned out on teaching, Bend woman finds healing, new business, through yoga
I lay on my yoga mat in Drake Park, noticing the white contrails that crisscrossed against the deep ...
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Goose hazers, other volunteers play vital roles in Bend park district
When exploring and enjoying all adventures in Central Oregon, you’d be hard-pressed to find any areas that haven’t ...
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Experience the magic of birding with guided walks by the ‘Crooked River Wetlanders’
As of Saturday, bird enthusiasts will have a second monthly opportunity to spot waterfowl at Crooked River Wetlands. ...
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Spring break bucket list: Yoga, ninja gym and the outdoors
Carve spring turns at Bachelor Mt. Bachelor offers a spring pass, valid from April 1 through closing day, ...
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Cottonwood Canyon is Oregon’s second-largest state park — and maybe its biggest secret
WASCO — As I rounded the first corner on the Pinnacles Trail at Cottonwood Canyon State Park, I ...
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Bend park district trail cameras capture bobcat, coyote and other wildlife
Cameras have come a long way in the past couple of decades. Digital photos have revolutionized capturing moments, ...
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Free video series advocates for the conservation of Bend’s Skyline Forest
The second installment of Central Oregon LandWatch’s seven-part video series, “Faces of Skyline Forest,” was released this week, ...
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Everybody loves trails — and BPRD has data to prove it
With most things in life, as many people will have a strong affinity for something as will reject ...
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