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Rock Solid Fun: Bouldering in Bend
This “simplest” yet most complex form of climbing offers a unique blend of mental problem-solving and physical engagement, all just a few feet off the ground. Learn why more Bend residents are trading ropes for rocks.
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Tales From a Trip Along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
You’ve driven past the iconic wooden Cascade Lakes Recreation Area sign on Century Drive dozens of times and might know the mileage posts by heart. But even if it’s a […]
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Overlanding in Bend Oregon
Overlanding is as Much About the Journey as the Destination Look out, Redmond. On June 27-29, 2025, the overlanders are converging. A Toyota Tacoma with 33-inch mud tires and LED […]
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Explore Bend’s 65 Miles of Urban Hiking Trails
In Bend, nature and solitude can be found right outside your door.
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Illuminating Dark Skies Around Bend Oregon
Get ready for a cosmic spectacle, 2025 offers a variety of notable astronomical events! 2025 is packed with incredible night sky events, from dazzling meteor showers to breathtaking auroras and […]
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Jennifer and Kristen Hofer are the First Sisters to Row Across the Mid-Pacific Ocean
Rowing for a Record Last summer, humpback whales spouted and breached around Bend natives Jennifer and Kristen Hofer’s 28-foot skiff during the first two days of the World’s Toughest Row […]
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Strawberry Trails Forever in Eastern Oregon’s Paradise
Wildlife and Wildflowers As summer approaches, the wilderness around Bend is brimming with hikers eager to summit buttes and mountain peaks clear of winter snow. But why not take a […]