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The reel deal – fishing in Bend parks

While a lot of attention is paid to recreation opportunities in Bend that occur on the surface of…

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Explore calendar Aug. 20-26

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

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Top picks for trails east of Bend

Barnhouse Trail — The 5.6-mile, out-and-back option is great for trail running, as there’s not much of a…

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Camping and hiking in the remote Strawberry Mountain Wilderness in northeast Oregon

PRAIRIE CITY — We must have looked weary, because the young girl was immediately encouraging as we encountered…

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Bonus pick of the week: Rockridge Skatepark

If you’re looking for interesting terrain for skateboarding, consider Rockridge Skatepark. The newest of Bend’s three skateparks opened…

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Top picks for parks, trails in Bend

Hollinshead Park — The iconic barn may be a focal point, but don’t discount the rest of the…

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Explore calendar Aug. 13-19

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

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The North Fork-Farewell Loop offers mountain bikers a wide variety of riding — a challenging climb, scenic waterfalls and a crazy-steep descent

It is hard to determine the most memorable aspect of the North Fork Trail — the spectacular scenery…

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Column: The link between trail work and fire risk

Trail work follows the seasons. In winter, trails are blanketed under snow and little or no trail work…

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Top picks in the mountains

Browder Ridge — The difficult and rugged 4.6-mile out-and-back near Tombstone Sno-park and Iron Mountain offers spectacular views…

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