To get the best tree, put down your wallet and pick up an axe Ask a typical American kid where Christmas trees come from, and you might get a humorously logical answer: parking lots. But those of us who are in the holiday-know here in the...
A Broken Top home makes the indoors and outdoors feel as one Three years ago Norman Building & Design was tasked with a challenge by a client couple: create a single-story home that feels like a Craftsman on the outside but is open and modern on...
The High Desert Museum revives the commissioned art of the Great Depression When Oregonians think of the Works Progress Administration, we likely think of bridges on the Oregon Coast, the Oregon State Capitol building or Timberline Lodge. In Bend, maybe the Skyliners Lodge is what comes...
Bend Aero Modelers master desert flight If you happen to be exploring the Oregon Badlands and Horse Ridge about 18 miles east of Bend, listen for the sound of airplanes. Dedicated to the sport of building and flying Radio Controlled (R/C) model aircraft, the Bend Aero...
The High Desert Museum living history volunteers live and breathe characters from the past There’s never time for Frank Graham, 70, to get bored in retirement. He’s taken on several different personalities to keep himself occupied. There’s the army sergeant, the sheriff, the train station agent,...
Free your family's inner pirate with search for buried treasure These days it can take an adventure of epic proportions to encourage kids away from the screens, game controllers and smartphones in exchange for some healthy time spent outdoors. What greater, imagination-inspiring adventure could you possibly...
Community gardens yield a bounty of benefits to local neighborhoods Organic produce is all the rage in Oregon, and there’s no better way to ensure your veggies are toxin-free than to grow them yourself. But building a home garden takes work and planning. You need to...
Accessible trails and destinations offer a taste of Central Oregon for wheelchairs and strollers alike For our summer vacation last year, we drove the scenic 175 miles from Portland, passing picturesque Detroit Lake and crossing Santiam Pass to spend time in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Our mission:...