Apinch of retired fire chief, a dash of construction supervisor and a generous amount of hormone and antibiotic-free prime cuts: the recipe for Sisters Meat and Smokehouse. This concoction began forming five years ago when Sutherlin native Brody Waller, who’d been making a living in...
Get outside this fall with great gear from local shops Summer is long behind us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still go camping. With the right gear, an overnighter in the woods is still yours for the taking. Try some of these great finds available...
The water laps gently at the dock as a breeze ruffles the surface of Elk Lake. The cool air contrasts with the warm, late afternoon sun, which will soon set over the mountains visible in the distance, letting loose a stunning array of reds and...
Gear for enjoying a meal outdoors (for the dog too) Four Person Picnic Backpack This fully-stocked backpack by Picnic at Ascot has everything you need for luxury picnicking. It features a detachable wine holder, combination corkscrew, acrylic wine glasses, hardwood cutting board and cheese knife, wooden salt...
How to buy the perfect spa for relaxation and recreation A hot tub is no small purchase, but the therapeutic and recreational value can be priceless. Whether you are hoping to behold the bright stars above Central Oregon in comfortable warmth, or aiming to loosen...
Chill out about dessert this summer As the Central Oregon summer reaches its peak, the weather hits a sweet spot for barbecuing and socializing in the sun. To balance out the warm weather and sizzling steaks, there is nothing better than a cool dessert like an...
The High Desert Museum illuminates luminescence The slowly pulsating fireflies floating across the grass, the soft glow of some fungi carpeting the forest floor and the wondrous gleam of a mid-ocean sea creature all have one thing in common: bioluminescence. Catching sight of any one of...