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...
Three Stories of Tying the Knot in Central Oregon April & Jasper Wong October 10, 2015 Pronghorn Resort • Bend, Oregon Number of guests: 70 Photographer: Byron Roe Photography “Our first date was awkward,” laughs April Wong, a business data analyst living in Portland. “Jasper is an engineer—reserved and methodical. I'm...
Oregon hot springs offer respite and relaxation. From dramatic coastline and ancient rainforests, to fertile farmland to the commanding waterfall-laden Cascade Mountains, to arid juniper-covered prairies and canyonlands, Oregon’s dramatic landscape is home to varied and seemingly endless natural splendor. One way to experience this wonder...
There’s one thing that most Central Oregonians have in common—a love of the outdoors. We love the outdoors so much that we don’t even want to come inside when it’s time to eat. For those of us who desire to dine outside, fire pits keep...
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...
The enduring credo for Jack Bridges is that innovation and happiness, not money, should be the guiding principles in life. That is what brought him and his family to the high desert two years ago, away from the golden lights of Hollywood and its busy...
A tour beneath Central Oregon's volcanic surface With the occasional muted squeak, windshield wipers whisked away what few raindrops flecked the glass as Nick, our versed Wanderlust naturalist tour guide, steered our tour van down China Hat Road. There were about ten of us onboard, headed...
Ice lovers paint the picture of Bend's new ice rink The start of this year marks a new chapter for the city of Bend—and for the ice skaters who live here. The city is now home to its first-ever seasonal ice rink, an $11.4 million facility called...
A recipe from a local Chocolatier There’s nothing more alluring on a cold winter’s day than a savory cup of homemade hot chocolate. One of the season’s greatest treasures, this traditional wintertime refreshment falls into two categories: hot cocoa, made from cocoa powder, sugar and water;...
Five places to get your vroom on this winter Oregon is the perfect winter playground for snowmobile enthusiasts. With a vast network of over 6,000 miles of snowmobile trails that traverse the state from the northeastern corner to the Cascade Range, picking the perfect fast-paced adventure...