The Deschutes National Forest covers a whopping 1.6 million acres of public land mostly to the west of Bend along the eastern ...

You can find restaurants here like Rapa Nui, a South Pacific-inspired hideout, as well as the ever popular Ben and Jerry's.

Research shows outdoor water sources like waterfalls, lakes and oceans are beneficial for mental and physical health. Here are five spots in Thurston County.

For Kowalski-Thompson, the most magical part of a sauna isn’t actually in the sauna, or the breath-stealing step into a river: it’s this moment afterward, sitting in nature, feeling alive. “You’re ...

We’ve found that Tumalo State Park near Bend, Ore., is an ideal place to camp overnight. It’s seven yurts and some camping ...

Setting out on vacation isn’t just about reaching a destination—it’s about crafting an experience uniquely suited to you. For ...

Many in the community of Sisters attended an event Wednesday evening focused on preserving the state’s environmental health, protecting biodiversity and building buoyancy against climate change.

The Bend City Council unanimously approved a joint resolution Tuesday to create a Temporary Safe Stay Area for people camping ...

The Bend City Council held a special meeting on Oct. 29 and approved a joint resolution to authorize the creation of a ...

Nearly a week after Deschutes County commissioners got back on board, the Bend City Council held a special meeting Tuesday ...

A joint plan between Deschutes County and the city of Bend to manage homeless camping at Juniper Ridge was revived Wednesday, one week after a legal dispute left it in a tailspin. Facing a ...

Winter can be rugged in the national forests of Oregon. With roads and trails snowed in, getting into and through the woods is no easy feat, and once you’ve settled in, there’s a good chance ...