A great get-a-way near the Columbia River With Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams towering in the distance, and the mighty Columbia River flowing alongside it, Hood River has long been a layover for travelers. From the early explorers on the Oregon Trail to the first windsurfers...
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...
Help restore a classic Central Oregon river In the middle of a stark high desert, the South Fork of the Crooked River rises from the sagebrush to create an instant oasis. It winds lazily around steep ridges and past storied old homesteads before carving a broad,...
Cool off with a hike by the Metolius River July and August are great summer months for hiking the high country in Central Oregon. The Cascades offer respite from the high desert heat, and stunning scenery makes an alpine hike worthwhile. But if you’re looking for...
Pole Pedal Paddle Spring brings warmth and competitive athletes to Bend as we approach the annual Pole Pedal Paddle race. On May 16, hundreds of racers will take to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor to begin their journey to Les Schwab Amphitheater. Made up of six legs,...
Three world-class river fisheries on the dry side of the Cascades In fall, the Cascades region has much to offer the adventuresome angler. Summer-tepid rivers cool, autumn rains recharge dwindling streams with new water and life, steelhead are pressed to spawn, and trout and bass scramble...
Think of a mix of skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. Add a lithium-ion battery pack, four turf-tires and a power control system similar to that which drives the infamous Segway, and you have what many in the golf industry say is one of the best new...
Picture yourself sporting stylish jewelry while climbing a rock wall or paddling around the lake. Now imagine the jewelry enduring all of the physical activity right along with you, taking on the punishing elements with considerable fortitude. This is just the kind of vision that...
Located 40 miles north of Bend, in canyon country of Central Oregon, Madras offers many charms as a summer day-trip. With the exception of the heavily used Lake Billy Chinook west of Culver, the area is often overlooked as a destination. That’s a shame, because...
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...