I told my dad, Mike, we were going hunting for rocks as we began making our way east on U.S.… Read moreNatural treasures abound at Glass Buttes

Nestled in the heart of Oregon, the John Day River Basin is a tapestry of natural wonders, r… Read more4 adventures to explore NE Oregon's Wild and Scenic John Day River Basin

Promoting her second memoir hasn’t come easy to Brianna Madia. Read moreVan-life influencer, author Brianna Madia launches new book in Bend

Ice skating rink hours Read moreExplore calendar March 29-April 3: Friday Night Lights; Swordfighting

Happy Easter and early spring snow! Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: Central Oregon area mountains get fresh snow; Cascade View trails in good shape

You’ve probably heard there’s a solar eclipse coming April 8. Read moreHow to watch the April 8 solar eclipse in Central Oregon

Let’s face it: Backpacking the challenging and often remote Oregon Desert Trail in southeast… Read moreGet a taste of 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail in a day

WASCO — As I rounded the first corner on the Pinnacles Trail at Cottonwood Canyon State Park… Read moreCottonwood Canyon is Oregon's second-largest state park — and maybe its biggest secret

At long last, I gave America’s fastest-growing sport a try. Read morePlaying pickleball for the first time

Events Read moreExplore calendar March 22-27: Big Wave Challenge; Club Run

Hemingway and gardeners have used the term “false spring” to refer to unusually warm bouts o… Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: False spring brings refresh; Fly-fish on the Falls River

Kara Goucher says she never felt courageous — she was simply “doing the right thing.” Read moreSpeaking in Bend: Olympic runner Kara Goucher's book exposes Nike's dark secrets

I hollered before pulling the trigger on my Polaroid camera, catching my dog’s attention jus… Read moreWinter hiking near Bend: Trail of the Molten Land

Events Read moreExplore calendar March 15-20: St. Paddy's Day Dash; A Day For Jake

I have to admit, with clear skies and highs in the 60s predicted all weekend, that little po… Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: Bluebird spring skiing all weekend; Metolius offers variety

It’s no revelation that living in Bend comes with remarkable access to nature and with it, e… Read moreA guide to Oregon stargazing

Cameras have come a long way in the past couple of decades. Digital photos have revolutioniz… Read moreBend park district trail cameras capture bobcat, coyote and other wildlife

Bend’s Katie Steele and Eugene’s Tiffany Brown are having the hard conversations about menta… Read moreNew podcast champions women in athletics, addresses mental health

Events Read moreExplore calendar March 8-13: Pride Bonfire; Reel Rock 18

That was quite the storm to round out the winter. It’s over … right, weather gods? Some — th… Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: Deep snow conditions exist; Brood rainbow trout released

People from all over the Pacific Northwest were expected to converge on the Deschutes County… Read moreCentral Oregon Sportsmen's Show returns to Redmond

There’s something magical and dreamlike about kicking off the wingtips and strapping on snow… Read moreRinse off the workweek ick with nighttime skiing at Hoodoo

MT. BACHELOR — Skiing and snowboarding were once my main wintertime escapes. Read moreDespite surging crowds and soaring costs, it's hard to beat a bluebird day at Bachelor

Horse Ridge Recreation Area is among local mountain bike riders’ local favorites because its… Read moreLike winter riding at Horse Ridge? Now is the time to comment on its trails

Events Read moreExplore calendar March 1-6: Polar Plunge; Wildlife Conservation Photography

Sitting in The Bend Bulletin office Thursday morning writing this report while watching out … Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: March in with fresh tracks; Storm brings powder-filled weekend

Attention snowshoers and cross-country skiers: Live piano music courtesy of ivory-tickler Pa… Read morePaula Dreyer to offer 'Piano Flow Live' Saturday night at Meissner Sno-park

I rarely find myself traveling up U.S. Highway 97 to Biggs. When I do, I don’t have much tim… Read moreSeeing the ghostly beauty of U.S. Highway 97 north of Bend

When the local chapter of The 1595 Club meets on Tuesdays in the Bend Masonic Lodge to duel,… Read moreUnleash your inner warrior with Bend swordfighting group

My first snowshoe outing of the winter season was on President’s Day weekend to Wanoga Sno-P… Read moreSnowshoeing for the first time of the season at Wanoga Sno-Park near Bend

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 23-28: Free Sauna Sessions; Red Chair Roundup

The great February melt was on this week. Lower elevation trails should be well clear of sno… Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: Bluebird days likely Friday, Saturday; Sno-parks at altitude keep snow

While hiking, Eric Corrales isn’t soaking up the beauty of the surrounding area. Instead, he… Read moreFor those who practice parkour, the world is a playground

The second installment of Central Oregon LandWatch’s seven-part video series, “Faces of Skyl… Read moreFree video series advocates for the conservation of Bend’s Skyline Forest

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 16-21: Harold's 25th Birthday Bash; Tension Release Yoga

Welcome back, winter. Some of us have missed you. Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: Storm brings powder to local ski areas; Fresh tracks available in the national forest

Mountainfilm on Tour, The Environmental Center’s only fundraiser of the year, returns to Ben… Read moreMountainfilm on Tour returns to Bend

Hike up any of the buttes around Bend, and you’ll be well-rewarded with a twofer of lung-and… Read moreOf the buttes around Bend, Lava is a beauty

Oh, to live in the High Desert, where overnight snow melts by lunchtime. It offers a constan… Read moreCentral Oregon trail conditions: Snow falls in ski areas; The Deschutes River Trail is a gem

With most things in life, as many people will have a strong affinity for something as will r… Read moreEverybody loves trails — and BPRD has data to prove it

A romantic adventure awaits the first 50 trekkers to arrive at Hoodoo ski area for Enchanted… Read moreAdventure through the woods and win prizes at Enchanted Nordic Trek 3.0

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 9-14: Sunset Snowshoe Tour

It is a First World problem that some Central Oregonians encounter during an El Niño winter:… Read moreA Central Oregon outdoor lover's dilemma: Nordic ski or mountain bike?

In 2009, the Bureau of Land Management conducted an Environmental Assessment (EA) of Cline B… Read moreWhat’s coming to Cline Buttes Recreation Area?

Central Oregon Community College and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council are teaming up to… Read moreJoin Watershed Council for a deep dive into Whychus Creek watershed

Events Read moreExplore calendar Feb. 2-7: Vertfest