September + October 2025

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It’s primal and a bit poetic the way nature shows us changing seasons, even if our calendars haven’t caught up yet. We find a smattering of golden leaves landing on still-green grass and feel that instinctive desire for something new. Inside this issue of Bend Magazine, we lean into that natural rhythm, exploring themes of instinct and education. You’ll meet paragliders and astronomers following a call to explore the skies above Central Oregon. Through the lens of photographer Jared Mantzouranis, we look at bird hunting with an eye on that primal pulse of pursuit. We also take a look at the home of legendary designer Tinker Hatfield, whose Oregon roots and innovative spirit are infused in the very design of his space. And Oregon State University-Cascades is on track to put Bend on the map for more than recreation by building out a campus with foresight and innovation in mind. So look ahead and flip the page this season. We may not control the seasons, but we can decide how we move through them.