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If Oregon is cougar country, Steins Pillar is cougar neighborhood

On a sunny Friday two weeks ago, my oldest daughter, Caroline, and I drove east from Bend to…

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Hiking the Scout Camp Loop

Crooked River Ranch is home to about 10 miles of trails along the Deschutes River Canyon and the…

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Youth climbers explore the limits of their minds

It happens to me all the time, in the gym and at the crag — even more as…

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Backcountry skiing at Vista Butte

Tumalo Mountain, just across Century Drive from Mount Bachelor, is the best-known Central Oregon destination for backcountry snowriders.…

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Sheriff’s office increases parking enforcement at Smith Rock

As visitation doubled at Smith Rock State Park in recent years, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has decided…

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Outdoor pick of the week: Swamp Wells Trail

“Swamp Wells” isn’t the most alluring name, is it? If you were making a list of potential names…

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VertFest winners reflect on thousands of feet climbed and skied

This was Barry Wicks’ chance to live out the ski-bum dream. And, man, did he make the most…

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Mountain biking at Maston

Off Cline Falls Highway between Tumalo and Eagle Crest Resort, Maston offers some of the best late winter…

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Bend author and artist highlight the outdoors in new children’s book

For many outdoors enthusiasts in Central Oregon, camping with family is one of the most fulfilling ways to…

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Nordic skiing on Santiam Pass

Ray Benson Sno-park is located almost adjacent to Hoodoo Ski Area just a couple of miles off U.S.…

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