For Bend athletes, the path to the Winter Olympics is more like a steady current of training than a surging pipeline. For some, it’s a childhood dream, and for each […]

Central Oregon is a magical place that fills visitors with a sense of wonder, and sometimes, romance. There’s just something about a getaway, an escape from the everyday humdrum of life, that fuels love.

The combination of long winters, abundant snow, and access from numerous sno-parks provide ideal opportunities for cross-country (XC) skiers to skate or glide through forested trails in the region’s winter wonderlands. Here are five spots to explore this season.

When the snow and ice settle over Bend, those of sane mind and body tuck their running shoes in for a long winter’s nap. Those of us who simply cannot […]