They say variety is the spice of life, but what happens when you have a variety of spices? You get introduced to a world of flavor, from smokey and sweet […]
Exploration & Adventure
Food & Drink
5 Central Oregon Spices for Your Next Recipe
A Flowery High Desert Cocktail from Wild Folk Flower Apothecary
Alyson Brown, cocktail creator and flower enthusiast, founded Wild Folk Flower Apothecary in 2017 out of a desire to share her love of flowers—particularly their medicinal, therapeutic and edible elements—with […]
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Reimagined with New Changes
While returning from the mountains on Century Drive in the past year or so, it’s been hard to miss the roaring fire pit outside Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. The flames […]
Outdoor Life
Explore Fishing, Rafting and Waterfalls on the Lower Deschutes
When the frost has thawed and the stoneflies make their debut, it’s go-time in the Lower Deschutes River canyon. This part of north-central Oregon is sleepy in the winter, but […]
3 Spring Wildflower Hikes in Central Oregon
A bounty of spring and summer wildflowers blesses Oregon. Early in the season, wildflowers arise and unfurl their petals much to the delight of wildflower enthusiasts and pollinators, alike.
A Three-Day Ladies Trip on the Lower Deschutes River
We stood thigh-deep in the refreshing water of the Lower Deschutes River, waiting for the next fish to rise. The four of us ladies had decided to unplug from our […]
Home
Inside a Desert Zen Home on the Tetherow Golf Course
What do you get when you connect a married couple who come from global marketing, design and filmmaking backgrounds at Nike with an award-winning Northwest architect known for sculpture- and […]
Under One Roof: A Family Affair for Bend’s Growing Greenlee Roofing
Cary Greenlee never imagined roofing would turn into a lifelong career and a family business he would one day pass on to his son, Nicholas Greenlee.
Paulson’s Floor Coverings Brings Rich History to Bend
The Paulson’s Floor Coverings name may be relatively new to Bend, but the company brings with it 100 years of history as an Oregon-grown family business.
Business
Rhino Skin Solutions – a plant-based skincare company started by a pair of Smith Rock climbers
Rhino Skin Solutions was created in 2015 in Central Oregon for Smith Rock climbers. Developed to help combat the brutal effects of sharp crimps and rough rock, Rhino has evolved […]
4 Bend Companies Helping Our Outdoor Gear Last Longer
Gearhead. Gear junkie. Gear nut. No matter what you call it, outdoor enthusiasts love their gear. But how much gear is too much gear? Across the clothing industry, it’s estimated […]
Behind the scenes at Johnson Brothers Appliances
While shopping for a new stove, refrigerator or mattress isn’t something people do every day, choosing the right one is a decision bound to impact a shopper’s daily life for […]
