It’s been a stressful year for your snoot. If it’s not trapped in a mask,...
Mountain biking. Rock climbing. Trail running. High-octane outdoor play is part of the Bend experience,...
Evolving pandemic rules have kept us all on our toes, which makes it tough to...
Normally this is the time of year, I’d gush about awesome spring experiences in Bend. ...
If there’s one thing the pandemic hammered home, it’s how scrumptious fresh air can be. ...
The pandemic whipped Bend’s restaurant world like a chocolate mousse, then carved it up rib...
With vaccines rolling out across the globe, we’re seeing light at the end of the...
Anyone else dreaming of travel in 2021? An Oregon road trip, or some exotic international...
In a meeting yesterday, a colleague referred to Christmas as “next week.” I laughed. [caption...
I just spoke with Santa. Don’t worry, I didn’t tell him about the thing that...
It’s been a weird year, friends. Between a global pandemic and an election cycle that...
Ask anyone to list things they love about Bend, and most will mention its warm,...
Earlier this week, Oregon implemented a new mask mandate that’s a wee bit stiffer than...
Following Leave No Trace practices like packing out your trash is...
In normal years, a post about Independence Day safety might include tips on proper grilling...
Floating the Deschutes River is one of the most popular pastimes in Bend, and in...
Face masks. Social distancing. Cancelled concerts and a summer skewed by tweaked travel plans. The...
Raise your hand if you’ve played Never Have I Ever at some point in your...
The world kinda sucks these days. I know that’s not what you’re used to reading...
People are swell and all, but everyone needs a break sometimes. By “sometimes” I mean...
Let me say this up front: Global pandemics aren’t awesome. Folks are worried about jobs,...
The word came down last night from Governor Brown’s office that Deschutes County is approved...
Mother’s Day 2020 is looking a whole lot different for most of us. Instead of...
Massages. Facials. Sweaty, happy yoga classes that end in group hugs. Gone are the days...
How long has it been since you hugged anyone not living in your household? Hopefully...
It’s day #89765 of quarantine, or something like that. If you’re watching the weather, you...
By now you’re wondering how long you can wear the same sweatpants without showering, and...
Is it weird for a tourism bureau to beg you not to travel? Probably. But...
The news cycle feels grim now, but there are bright spots of hope if you...