Outdoors

A last chance gobbler: Turkey hunting with the fastest gun in the West

Last Chance Morales turned toward me and flicked a question with his eyes. He wanted me to tell…

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Bend is home to whitewater rafter Peter Fox

Peter Fox still manages to get out on the water about 50 days a year. No, he is…

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Cline Buttes near Redmond has hills to climb

This time of year, many runners and hikers set big goals. For a lot of adventurers, those aspirations…

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Luna Butte Loop is a serene 4-mile hike just south of Bessie Butte

Just 3 miles south of Bessie Butte Trailhead is the turn off for Luna Butte Loop. It’s a…

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Top picks south of Bend

Dillon Falls — The 15-foot-tall waterfall that turns into a major Class 5 rapid may not seem as…

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Low water in Central Oregon reservoirs poses challenges for anglers

For anglers this year in Central Oregon, a good pair of waders might be a better investment than…

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Tips for treading lightly in Central Oregon this Earth Day

One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is the abundance of trails for walking, hiking,…

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Wildlife in Central Oregon is on the move

If the weather earlier this week left you doubting the presence of spring in Central Oregon, you need…

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Winter storms delay campground opening dates near Wickiup, Crane Prairie

Heavy snowfall this month in the Cascades will delay the opening of some higher elevation campgrounds in the…

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New singletrack near Eagle Crest Resort offers prime spring riding for mountain bikers

The volunteers with the Central Oregon Trail Alliance have done it yet again — built new trails that…

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