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  It’s no question that Bend is a kid’s paradise in the summer (and for the kid in you). Between outdoor activities, festivals, music, and treats, there’s nothing like growing up playing in Central Oregon. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails   Bend may be known best for its outdoor activities and craft beer. But the art scene in Central Oregon is flourishing, too. It’s home to nationally recognized artists, musicians, filmmakers, painters, writers, and much more, with … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails For most families in Oregon, it may feel like Labor Day weekend was the last hurrah of summer. But for those of us here in Bend, the season is just reaching its peak. “Indian Summer” is upon … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails   Besides hiking up Bachelor, South Sister was my first real mountain. On the one hand, I was nervous because I had never hiked anything close to 12 miles with 5000 feet of elevation gain before. I … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails The weather is getting hotter, the water is warming up, and Bendites are starting to get out on the water to float the river. It’s one of the more popular summer activities in Bend: last year, The … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails   We just had a great Pole Pedal Paddle weekend and Happy Girls Half Marathon, and we’re only getting started. Here are our picks for some of the best summer races in Central Oregon.   Next up … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails Here’s a hint from a local: if we see you pulled over taking a picture of a deer on your smartphone, we will automatically assume you’re a tourist. That’s because we see deer so often here that … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails   It’s that transition time of year again. The snow on the mountain is still sublime, but the increased sunshine and warmer temperatures are getting us excited for different types of fun in Central Oregon. Until then, … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails   No one does winter quite like Bend. It’s even better now that our snow dances have finally paid off just in time for us to celebrate the 2014 Bend WinterFest, February 14-16 at the Old Mill. … Continue reading →

By Dusty Trails It’s been rather depressing for snow enthusiasts to be dodging rocks on Cliffhanger and sliding down ice on the nordic trails. The great news is that after weeks of this weird drought, it’s finally starting to snow … Continue reading →