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Hiking community adjusts to new Central Cascades wilderness permits

A limited entry permit system designed to curb congestion on Central Oregon’s most popular hiking trails is off…

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Mountain biking at La Pine State Park

Video Mountain biking does not have to be all about gut-busting climbs, jump-filled descents and technical features. Sometimes…

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Take dad fishing for Father’s Day

Video If you’re lucky enough to still have your dad or another father figure in your life, take…

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Top picks near Sisters

Black Butte — The snow has all melted from the cinder cone north of Sisters, and the 3.9-mile…

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Explore calendar June 18-24

Events Daily tours Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a local lava tube exploring the geologic and…

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Top picks south of Bend

Crescent Lake — The lake level may be incredibly low this year and it may be difficult to…

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Bonus pick of the week: Walton Lake

The small, brilliantly blue Walton Lake is one of just a handful of lakes in the Ochoco National…

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Explore calendar June 11-17

Events Daily tours Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a local lava tube exploring the geologic and…

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Mountain biking the Tumalo Ridge-Skyliners loop

As snow continues to melt at higher elevations in Central Oregon, mountain bikers will have access to more…

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Bogeying down at Hyzer Pines disc golf course.

Usually, the dust one finds on disc golf discs is of the Central Oregon variety, sometimes affectionately referred…

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