Artist Maija Kellner-Rode Paints Natural Flora Guided by Intuition In her Gathered Wares studio of Bend’s historic Old Iron Works Art District, artist Maija Kellner-Rode engages in somatic and instinctive […]

Snowmobiling has become a popular recreational activity in Central Oregon, with the Newberry National Volcanic Monument being a popular venue. The sport has evolved over the years, with advanced suspension systems and GPS navigation systems enhancing the experience. Octane Adventures, a tour company, guides hundreds of tours on trails in the area and offers guided tours to those with their own equipment. The sport offers a connection to the wilderness and a chance to enjoy the beauty of the winter season.

There’s a distinguished group of people who don’t need the word “super” in front of “hero,” because their feats of heroism are real. Their origin stories are also more humbling. […]

Suzette Hibble is doing it to discover who she is beyond a wife and mother. Anna Schmitt is in it to uncover her true self — the one she was […]