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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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First-timer experiences joys, difficulties of snowshoeing at Meissner Sno-park in Bend

Virginia Meissner Sno-Park is located 12 miles outside of Bend and offers opportunities to snowshoe and ski on…

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VertFest backcountry festival set for Sunday at Mt. Bachelor

Fresh snow has blanketed Mount Bachelor all week, just in time for the annual celebration of backcountry skiing…

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Guest column: Stealing quiet in the pines

If you’re looking for a sno-park with easy access from decently maintained roads and more solitude than anything…

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Guest column: 5 off-the-beaten path places to snowshoe near Central Oregon

Many experienced snowshoers in Central Oregon are likely familiar with the well-maintained network of trails along the Cascade…

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Two Central Oregon women poised to compete in Idaho Dog Sled Challenge

Jane Devlin has 14 Siberian Huskies, which in the world of dog sledding, is considered a small pack.…

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