Discover the top easiest hikes to do in and near Bend and around Central Oregon. Check out the simple loop trails to panoramic views of the area.

deschutes river in bend oregon

This awesome, repurposed schoolhouse in Oregon is so much more than you'd expect.

Sisters Mtn, Sisters Oregon - See this inspiring, creative photo curated by the editors at BetterPhoto. Photo #13732617

I'm sharing my favorite amazing colorful places around the world that will make us happy right now while we're in self-isolation.

Five weeks ago, my partner and I began a food stamp challenge with an unconventional twist: We use our food stamps to only buy organic food. I came up with this notion in part because I’m annoyed by the common perception that organic food is somehow “elitist.” Most recently, this meme was perpetuated by New […]

Trees can make a big difference in how your home looks from the street. They provide shade and can even boost your property's value. But when you don't have

Here’s a guide to some of the most popular winter activities around Central Oregon: • Cross Country Skiing • Ice Skating • Skiing • Sledding • Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Snowshoeing

Not a skier or snowboarder? No problem. Winter isn’t just for thrill seekers. Learn how to get your endorphins this winter around Central Oregon.

The Cascade Lakes Highway in Central Oregon takes you past Mt. Bachelor and around a number of mountain lakes. Excellent for hiking, camping, fishing and more!

The Smith Rock Half Marathon and 10K is a fast and scenic race on the roads around Smith Rock State Park, in gorgeous central Oregon, north of Bend.

From Lake Tahoe and Central Oregon to Philadelphia and New York's Hudson Valley, these restored cabins are perfect for outdoor lovers around the country

The high desert, mountains, lakes and rivers of Central Oregon makes for the ultimate testing lab for Ruffwear, a line of dog gear based in Bend. Lucky for you, we rounded up some of the Adventure Dogs’ top trails and dog-friendly spots for their humans to refuel, in and around the region.

When most people think of Oregon, they imagine a lush, green forest and a super damp climate. Guess what? Around 40% of Oregon is actually considered to be a desert! This incredible Oregon elopement was in the central part of the state, near Bend. If I didn’t know any different, I would have thought I

The area around Bend Oregon, in Central Oregon’s high desert nestled beneath the Cascade Mountains, has the second-highest four-year growth forecast, 33.6 percent! Wow!

I’ve been visiting Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon since I was a little girl learning to ski in the early 1980s. Today I visit with my own family, year-round, and we build our long sunny days around water activities. My husband is up early fly-fishing, and our 12-year-old, 16-year-old and dog float the Deschutes River. Still, my kids’ favorite thing about the massive resort has always been the freedom to bike everywhere — especially to The Cove pool.

Let me start this seasonal update by noting that I Love wildflowers.  I mean I really love them.  I seek them out every year and I do extensive planning around the timing of the peak blooms of different wildflower locations in the Bend, Oregon area.  Yesterday, I drove to Central Oregon’s beautiful Smith Rock State […]

Redmond, Madras, and Terrebone represent some of the true values of Oregon's high desert: quirky communities built around farming. Plan your trip here.

It may not feel like summer is swiftly approaching, but the wildflowers in Central Oregon don't know it.  The wastes and the wildlands are putting on a show of understated beauty.  If you don't know where to look, or if you aren't paying close attention, you just might miss it altogether.  If you are watching…

After spending 2 weeks exploring Central Oregon I've got a list of things to do if you love being outdoors and enjoy hiking!