May + June 2026

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When salmonflies hatch each May, anglers are drawn to the Lower Deschutes River in pursuit of a once-in-a-season catch. In this issue, we bring together stories about planning for the future while being prepared for the unexpected—lessons understood by anglers and Central Oregon flower farmers alike.

Featured in this edition:

• Alysia and Elke Littleleaf: Our cover story features these guides sharing ancestral Indigenous knowledge from the Warm Springs Reservation.

• Jessica Mendoza: The Olympian discusses her transition from gold-medal softball player to an advocate for women in sports.

• Carson Storch: The mountain biking phenom talks about his freeride expedition in Chile and filming under Oregon's night skies.

• Chef George Morris: A look inside the kitchen at The Hudson, following a culinary journey from the Basque countryside to our local tables.

From pop-up dance parties to the patience required to bloom in an April snowstorm, this issue celebrates the connections that keep us all a bit "hooked" on Bend.