A child carrying a round plastic saucer marches up a snow-covered hill to a predetermined launch pad. His eyes radiate happiness as warm steam exits his mouth into the crisp winter air. The slippery vehicle gets placed beneath his bottom—carefully, so as not to launch...
New places to drink beer seem to pop up every other day in Bend, but it’s not every day that one of the city’s first breweries reinvents its space. For over two decades, locals in search of award-winning craft beer have found it on Brooks...
A backpacking circumnavigation of Faith, Hope and Charity Lying in my sleeping bag after a 15-mile hike carrying 40 pounds of gear should have produced a feeling of accomplishment-laden relief. While it did feel good to free my shoulders from the straps of my backpack, I...
It is said that everything has its season. In Bend, summer’s cycling turns into winter’s skiing. But just because that mountain bike trail disappears under a blanket of snow doesn’t mean it should be abandoned until the next warm season. With a little preparation, some...
Oregon Winterfest When Central Oregonians find themselves ensconced in fleece, down by the Deschutes River in the Old Mill, taking in the sights of dozens of sculptures of fire and ice, it must be Oregon WinterFest. Sponsored by OnPoint Community Credit Union, the 15th annual winter...
Some new digs at an old favorite. Black Butte Ranch recently gave residents and visitors a new reason to enjoy a stay at the destination resort west of Sisters, Oregon. The 1,800-acre community recently finished Lakeside, an $11.5-million redevelopment plan, situated on the edge of the...
The biggest problem for outdoor sports enthusiasts living within an hour of fantastic skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and boating is affording and maintaining gear. That problem becomes increasingly frustrating when an innocuous $.89 zipper breaks on a $300 coat. That’s where Gear Fix steps in. Originally...
Shakespeare in the Park What light from yonder window breaks? ‘Tis Shakespeare in the Park performed by the Northwest Classical Theatre Company. The Portland-based thespian troupe will fill the Central Oregon air with three performances of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors this summer. The 5th annual cultural event...
Encouraging kids to take outdoor fun to the next level For children, summer is about riding bikes, exploring neighborhoods and climbing trees. With plenty of free time and good weather, summer is also the perfect time to encourage kids to take that neighborhood stroll or...