Spelunking Safely: Caves Bring Science and Adventure Together
What to know before escaping unbearable weather and heading below the surface Whether it's 95 degrees outside or 15, Central Oregon's local caves offer a scenic and unique underground adventure....
View ArticleHeart of Oregon's Endless Summer
Soak up summer before it's too late with this family-friendly event As we bid farewell to the lazy days of summer and embrace the vibrant colors of fall, Heart of Oregon's Endless Summer Nights...
View ArticleBend, A Trail Town
Making an impact on the Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiking community Spend time around Bend at all in the summertime and you may notice an influx of dirty, skinny, disheveled-looking people carrying...
View ArticleMutant Majesty
Flipping the beauty of dolls on its head The ReGroup Thrift Store Warehouse is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the much-awaited Mutant Doll Art Show. This event promises to be a...
View ArticleDon't Go Chasing Waterfalls
Actually, yes go. Because Central Oregon has some epic ones! It's September. The crowds are thinning, the day-hike permits are ending, and the warm summer nights are lazily giving way to the crisp...
View ArticleThe Juniper Paradox
Both iconic and beloved in Oregon's high desert, western juniper is a fascinating, hardy species with a dual nature"Are juniper trees native or invasive?"…
View ArticleSilver Trout on the Silver Screen
This international fly-fishing film fest is sure to reel you in The International Fly-Fishing Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to showcasing a collection of fly-fishing films from around the...
View ArticleIn the Midst of Migration
Wildlife is on the move across Central Oregon Wildlife migration is an excellent opportunity to witness the movement of birds, animals, and even insects through Central Oregon. "For birds, migration...
View ArticlePromoting Sustainability
Visit Bend's sustainability director, Serena Bishop Gordon joins the Bend Don't Break podcast to talk bikes, tourism dollars and more This week's guest on the Bend Don't Break podcast moved to Bend in...
View ArticleLocal Colleges Celebrate Indigenous People's Day
An instructor at COCC strives to share Native history; OSU-Cascades plans salmon bake Central Oregon Community College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, Oct. 9, with a dynamic lineup...
View ArticleA Central Oregon Landmark Meets the Next Generation
A conversation with Marci Wayman of Petersen Rock Gardens & Museum Long before Smith Rock became the bastion of American sport climbing; before Mt. Bachelor became a ski destination; before a...
View ArticleCan It!
Learn to make mustard and summer sausage in a preservation workshop in Redmond The aromatic blend of spices will waft through the air as the OSU Extension Service provides a Sausage Workshop and...
View ArticleOn a Mission to Keep Bikes Out of Landfills
A Q & A with Kevin Risse of Redmond's Risse Racing Kevin Risse (Ri-see) is the owner of Redmond, Oregon's Risse Racing, a bike component company and full-service bike shop. In honor of the Redmond...
View ArticleLittle Shop of Horrors
Local plant shop to produce a creative retelling of a cult classic Somewhere That's Green is an ideal destination for those in search of unique and stunning plants. Stepping through the door, one can...
View ArticleOctober is Batacular!
Bat Appreciation Month borrows some bat-cool from Halloween Inspired by all things batty leading up to Halloween, chiropterologists ("studier of creature with winged hands") utilize the popularity of...
View ArticleA Phantom Thread
From churches to board rooms, one actor's mission to unite everyone through story Gifted storyteller William Kennedy Hornyak will weave eerie tales and fables that promise to send shivers down your...
View ArticleWatch the Tricks, and the Treats
Creating wildlife-safe holidays As Halloween approaches, neighborhoods across Central Oregon are adorned with festive, spooky decorations. From the eerie glow of jack-o'-lanterns to cobweb-draped...
View ArticleChuckles for Troops
The community that laughs together stays together Stand Up for the Troops," a comedy show, features three veterans and three civilian stand-up comics at The Capitol on Nov. 10. With Veteran's Day...
View ArticleProtect Oregon's Wildlife Unveils New Campaign
Reporting wildlife crimes relies on TIPs from citizens Poaching of wildlife is a serious crime in Oregon and around the country. This summer, a 28-year-old poacher from Pendleton pleaded guilty to 22...
View ArticleFire-Starters
Two naturalist educators host a multitude of environmental appreciation and education courses Nighthawk Program Director and co-founder, Chelsea Ernst, studied ecology and herpetology in college...
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