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Float the Deschutes River safely this summer in Bend

For nine months of the year, the Deschutes River through Bend’s Old Mill District is a tranquil, picturesque…

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Pictograph Cave Trail is wide open, free of crowds, but difficult to follow

I should have followed the advice on alltrails.com. The website recommended starting Pictograph Cave Trail in a counterclockwise…

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Top picks for enjoying area waters

Deschutes River — It’s been a cool, damp spring, but — as some recent days have hinted —…

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Redmond woman dies after fall on Mount Shasta

A climbing guide from Redmond died after a fall while climbing Mount Shasta in California on Monday. Jillian…

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Outdoors: Urban angling in the summer of peak oil

Being a frugal sort, the expenditure of copious amounts of cash for fuel kind of grates on my…

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Drought prevents Forest Service from installing docks at some Central Oregon lakes

Boaters will be feeling the impact of Central Oregon’s drought at several area lakes this summer. The U.S.…

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Big Butte Challenge encourages exploration of new areas for hikers and runners in Central Oregon

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Douglass wanted to find a way to get people outside, but also get…

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Having fun on Funner Trail near Bend

Among local riders’ favorite trails since it was built in 2009, Funner is a trail with diverse features,…

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Tumalo Creek Trail is a year-round Central Oregon treat

The last time I was at Tumalo Falls, a couple of years ago, my wife and I couldn’t…

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Local running: Bend Beer Chase is set for its regular time of year this Saturday

Participatory athletic events in Central Oregon were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many events were postponed…

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