Local Sports

Deschutes River steelhead by the numbers

“You’re going to hook a runner,” Al Bagley told me early that morning. It happened in late afternoon.…

Environment

Deschutes National Forest to open up popular road to Broken Top Trailhead

Forest Road 370, a popular backroad into the Three Sisters Wilderness and the Broken Top Trailhead, opens to…

Environment

Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking lot closed for maintenance

The Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area, located 17 miles southeast of Bend off U.S. Highway 20, is closed…

Outdoors

Paulina Lake Loop Trail affords companionship, exercise and spectacular views

When my wife and I decided to take a Friday off together a few weeks ago, we opted…

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Stay cool with a mountain lake paddle outing

As the High Desert scorches with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, there is no better time to cool off…

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Take precautions to safely experience the thrills of Bend’s Whitewater Park

As I floated past Hayden Homes Amphitheater in my tube, the Deschutes River seemed to slow as I…

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A climb of Tumalo Mountain can help hikers prepare for longer treks

My sister, Cindy Morical, and her partner, Tony Barnes, are planning a climb of Mt. St. Helens later…

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Iron Mountain and Cone Peak make a dazzling summer hike

July is primetime for hiking in the high Cascades, and if you’re seeking wildflowers, stunning views, and a…

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Shuttle mountain bike ride showcases the best of Central Oregon singletrack

When family or friends travel to Central Oregon to visit, I sometimes feel pressure to provide them with…

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Vertical Pioneers at Smith Rock, the birthplace of North American sport climbing

Rock climbers today follow established routes up a wall. In sport climbing, bolts provide protection from long falls…

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