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Fall River is a wintertime oasis for fly-fishing in Central Oregon

To find success on the Fall River, fly anglers might be wise to fish where they DON’T see…

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Riding the Oregon Scenic Bikeway from Sisters to Smith Rock

I just got back from a ride from Sisters to Smith Rock State Park on the Oregon Scenic…

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Explore more: Central Oregon Historic Canal Trail

Despite Central Oregon’s plentiful trail options, there aren’t many bona fide trails on Bend’s south end, other than…

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Top outdoor picks in, near Bend

Deschutes River Trail, Awbrey Reach — While the South Canyon section of the trail that stretches below Riverbend…

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Lewis outdoors column: What’s hot from the SHOT Show

People want to know what wild turkey tastes like. Depends on how it’s cooked, but we like wild…

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A day at Hoodoo offers a reminder of why we love skiing

Each winter, I usually wait until January to go skiing. I want to avoid the holiday crowds and…

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Hoodoo makes for an impressionable first visit

When you have a four-day restricted pass to Mt. Bachelor, the blackout dates can sometimes sneak up on…

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Skiing safely in the Central Oregon backcountry requires preparation

Being prepared for winter conditions can be a matter of life or death. The day started out like…

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Top picks for hiking, riding east of Bend

Chimney Rock Trail — Located in the Crooked River Canyon near Prineville Reservoir and widely billed as moderate,…

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Snowboarding nonprofit expands to Bend this winter to bring youth outside

Austin Smith has received gear and sponsorship from snowboard and outdoor companies for years, but it wasn’t until…

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