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TABLE of CONTENTS CARING FOR THE OUTDOORS

EUGENE WEEKEND

Come summertime in Bend, the trails are crowded and the rivers full. How can we enjoy our incredible natural surroundings while protecting them for all time? Local leaders are on the case.

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Departments ALL DAY DINING The Grove Market Hall in NorthWest Crossing offers a range of flavors and a community gathering place for foodies. WRITTEN BY NANCY PATTERSON

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EXPLORE

Rockhounding is good times for all ages | River floating 101 | Retreat to Eugene for ducks and culture

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COMMUNITY

Local equestrian takes on epic horse race in the Patagonian mountains | Local non-profit gets patients outdoors

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HOME

Family builds a modern farmhouse near Whychus Creek | Painting walls block by block

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VENTURES

Multi-generational farm east of Bend blooms to second life in lavender | New program in Sunriver trains local chefs

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The many flavors of the Grove Market Hall | Frozen boozy slushies at Boss Rambler make summer happier

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BEND NEWS Bend High wins at Special Olympics USA | New air traffic control tower | Schools partner with parks and rec | Grants for chamber music CO NEWS Real estate update | Funding for wildfire prevention | HDFFA program mentors rising farmers

ARTIST Modern painter Evan Namkung AESTHETIC Musical mural at Silver Moon Brewing CULTURE High Desert Museum at 40 | Pine Meadow Ranch lecture series | Language arts at Madras High | New center for the arts proposed

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LUCAS ALBERG Lucas Alberg is a native Kansan who ventured west after college in pursuit of outdoor adventure in the mountains. Finding his happy place, he soon combined his creative pursuits with his new home. Lucas currently works for a Bend-based outdoor company, has published two books including the children's picture book Goodnight Great Outdoors, has released two albums and spends the bulk of his free time traipsing through the woods with his wife and two kids. In this issue, Lucas wrote about the great family pastime of rockhounding (pg. 31).

LYDIA HAGEN Lydia Hagen recently joined the Oregon Media team as the Staff Writer, and can’t wait to be writing about all things Central Oregon and beyond. By night, she works with fiction, and has most recently been published in Apricity Press. Lydia was raised in Bend, and has fallen back in love with Central Oregon after a hiatus while receiving her degree in Creative Writing at Western Washington University.

When she’s not writing, you can find Lydia hiking, running or hanging out with her pet bunny, Millie.

In this issue, she wrote about Community Supported Agriculture (pg. 86).

MELISSA HART Melissa Hart grew up in Southern California and moved to Oregon twenty-one years ago. She's been a long-distance-runner since the age of twelve, and she also loves to hike and cycle and kayak all over the state. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, on CNN, and in numerous other publications. She's the author, most recently, of the running-themed kids' book Daisy Woodworm Changes the World. In this issue, Melissa wrote about the town she calls home, Eugene (pg. 41).

Find out more at melissahart.com TAMBI LANE An entrepreneur at heart, Tambi Lane has run a portrait photography business since 2006. She loves collaborating with, and supporting, other local artists. Currently, she is focused on food photography.

She has been published in Sunset magazine and photographed two nationally published celebrity cookbooks. When she’s not cooking, eating or photographing food, you can find her in the garden, doing something outdoors or creating something new and fun. In this issue, she photographed The Grove Market Hall (pg. 91) See tambilane.com and allthingsfoodbend.com.

TREVOR LYDEN Trevor Lyden hails from Juneau, Alaska, but for the past seven years he has called Bend home. In 2017, he graduated from OSU-Cascades with a degree in tourism and outdoor leadership. When he’s not shooting photos, Trevor is shooting rapids in his kayak, bombing trails on his mountain bike or snowboarding the backcountry slopes around Central Oregon. Trevor likes shooting action photography because it allows him to capture fast-paced extreme sports in a brief moment in time. In this issue, he photographed Bend's skate scene (pg. 80).

KEVIN PRIETO Kevin Prieto joined Oregon Media this year as Creative Director. He moved to Bend in 2004 and started carrying a camera everywhere he went, constantly amazed at the dynamic landscapes Central Oregon has to offer, which inspired him to pursue a career in photography and graphic design. He is a graduate from OSU-Cascades and The Art Institute of Portland and has ten years of photography and design experience.

When not working, you’ll find him hunting down fresh snow, paddleboarding with his dog, and chasing his dad around mountain bike trails. In this issue, he photographed the cover and other supporting images.

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Embracing Change Every year and every season, changes are all around us in Central Oregon. Here at Bend Magazine, we love to shine a spotlight on the ways our community collaborates to grow, adapt, and embrace those changes.

As Central Oregon grows, it’s more important than ever to keep our communities and outdoors healthy and sustainable. In this issue, we explore regenerative tourism, a new movement that aims to help everyone give back to the places they visit through outdoor stewardship, cultural appreciation and overall just being kind to one another. Learn more about the practice in our story “Beyond the Bucket List” and then embrace the concept by being eco-smart when tubing the river this summer, something you can prepare for with our story “Floating the Day Away.”

As we continue to look for ways to practice sustainability in our own backyards, more people are opting to change the way they think about food. Our story “Farm to Doorstep” shares ways you can receive fresh food directly from farmers and ranchers while helping to support them through Community Supported Agriculture programs, or CSAs. Finally, we want to acknowledge some of our own changes here at Oregon Media. Kim Cooper Findling has been a part of our editorial team for the last five years and has been an integral part of our growth and success. We wouldn’t have wanted to do it without her and can’t thank her enough for her many contributions. Kim is now ready for her next adventure, and while we will miss her a ton, we couldn’t be more excited for her. We know that change is important, and many times, change is the thing you need at a time when you didn’t even know it.

We are excited to welcome Cheryl Parton as our new editor in chief. If you’ve lived here long enough, you’ll likely recognize or know Cheryl. And if you don’t, we hope you get a chance to meet her soon. A wife, mom, journalist, volunteer and lover of the outdoors, she’s been an amazing part of our town since 1999 and shares the same passion we do for our beloved community. Be sure to watch in future issues as Cheryl helps us to continue to uncover the soul of Central Oregon.

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Bend High School Wins at the Special Olympics Games IN JUNE, THE BEND HIGH SCHOOL UNIFIED SPORTS basketball team competed at the Special Olympics USA Games, bringing home a silver medal. As the high school was one of the first in Oregon to implement a Unified Sports basketball team fifteen years ago, the games in Orlando, Florida, had long been a goal. The Unified Sports philosophy joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, ultimately supporting the true meaning of teamsmanship, and removing the barriers of exclusion.

According to Robert Tadjiki, the Bend High team’s head coach, six athletes and four partners—athletes who don’t have an intellectual or other disability—comprised the team that represented Team Oregon basketball. Nineteen different sports categories participated at the Special Olympics Games this year with the support of nearly 20,000 volunteers. “The Special Olympics oath is, ‘Let me win—if I cannot win, let me be brave in attempt,” said Tadjiki. The oath gives a nod to Unified Sports’ own goal, bringing people together for the sake of respect and inclusion in the name of playing, training and competition.

The result of the team’s synergy, talent and determination was a silver medal for the Bend High Lava Bears in the Unified High School Division. “To come away with a medal at the USA Games is truly remarkable and I don’t have the words to describe how proud I am of our team,” said Tadjiki. See specialolympics.org

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Bend-La-Pine Schools, Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades announced new scholarship opportunities for college students or internship opportunities to high-school students.

Partnering with the Bend Park and Recreation District, these programs allowed students to receive scholarships towards their degrees and take part in paid employment and internships that further their careers in education and child-care at the Kids Inc. program at BPRD. After being offered the scholarships or internships by their respective schools, students were hired by BPRD to work at the Kids Inc. after-school program. Kids Inc. cares for nearly one-thousand children from the Central Oregon area, and operates out of fourteen elementary schools, according to Sue Bottener, recreation services manager for the district. BPRD needed eighty-five staff members to increase the capacity and still provide the quality program it is known for. Depending on the scholarship or internship a student received, pay and hours vary, still providing a win-win situation for everyone involved.

See bendparksandrec.org.

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Bend Municipal Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Grant The Bend Municipal Airport won the Oregon Connect Grant this year for more than $4 million.

The grant will help fund an air traffic control tower, increasing safety at the airport. Although the Bend Airport has seen a considerable increase in air traffic and visitors in the past decade, becoming among the five busiest airports in Oregon, it remains the only airport without an air traffic control tower.

The tower will decrease conflict with surrounding air traffic, including that associated with the Redmond and Madras airports, as well as air traffic from the entire region, according to Tracy Williams, Bend Municipal Airport manager.

The tower will also improve overall effectiveness in airport operations. “We expect to start construction by late 2024, and be operational by late 2025,” Williams said.

The tower will be implemented alongside other new improvements at the Bend Municipal Airport including a runway rehabilitation project. See bendoregon.gov.

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High Desert Chamber Music Receives Grants The long-standing Central Oregon fixture, High Desert Chamber Music, received four grants this spring collectively totalling more than $7,000 from the Oregon Arts Commission, the Juan Young Trust, James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation and The Roundhouse Foundation. HDCM is currently in its fourteenth season of concerts, educational outreach and support of chamber musicians in Central Oregon. With the contributions from these organizations, HDCM will be able to fund general operating costs as well as their summer programs, which in turn fund the educational outreach programs. These summer programs include pop-up concerts—twenty-minute outdoor concerts around town—and the Summer Soirées—concerts held at private residences. According to Isabelle Senger, founder and executive director of HDCM, the pop-up concert series is expanding this summer, and locations for the performances can be found on their website. “We have been so fortunate to receive significant grant support over the past two years. We have stayed focused and patient, and can’t wait to get back to doing what we do best,” said Senger. See highdesertchambermusic.com.

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The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance Announces a New Mentorship Program The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance recently announced their new program, called Growing Together. This mentorship pairs

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novice farmers with mentors to support a new generation of farming. Katia Steckly of Double F Ranch, David Kellner-Rode of Boundless Farmstead and Scott Maricle of Well Rooted Farms are serving as the mentors for the program’s first year. “Learning to farm holistically is a skill, and if beginning farmers and ranchers can develop that skill set early on in their farming career, they set themselves up for long-term success with personally fulfilling, financially sound businesses contributing to a strong local

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Home Prices Could be Leveling Out Single-family home prices in Bend have been on a rapid climb since 2020, with median prices rising thousands of dollars a month. But in April 2022, prices hit a brief plateau. The median price for a single-family home in April sat at $770,000—$3,000 less than the previous month. The trend continued in May 2022, according to the Beacon Appraisal Group, a team of professional appraisers and valuators in Central Oregon. The median price of a single family home in Bend dropped again from April to May 2022, from $770,000 to $740,000. Average days homes spend on the market seem to be lengthening, too. The present lull in housing prices suggests there might be some breathing room for Central Oregonians looking for single-family homes in the area.

food system,” said Steckly. Mentees can apply through the HDFFA website if they meet eligibility requirements and until the applications are full. Following acceptance, they will find a mentor that fits their farm and business needs. Growing Together gives new farmers the opportunity to improve knowledge and understanding on their agricultural production and their farm’s viability; the mentorship also provides preparation and insight on the business and sales side of the production. See hdffa.org.

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Earlier this year, Central Oregon was chosen as one of the locations in the state to receive funding from a bipartisan supported law for Oregon’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Wildfires in Central Oregon have reached a point of demanding immediate confrontation. The funding for this year to the Deschutes National Forest and the Crooked River National Grassland will be $4.5 million and equate to $41.3 million over three years.

As a part of ongoing efforts to combat wildfires in the area, the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and the Heart of Oregon Corps were awarded $995,000 in Oregon Conservation Corps state funds. With this investment, they created the Central Oregon Wildfire Workforce Partnership.

COWWP plans to train and employ both youth and young adults in skills targeted to reduce wildfires, and teach them the knowledge and awareness of the growing issue. “Supporting youth programs to reduce hazardous fuel reduction projects around our communities is a brilliant and inspiring investment in our future,” said Doug Grafe, the wildfire programs director of the Office of Kate Brown. With efforts from COIC and the Heart of Oregon Corps, and Oregon’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, Central Oregon can begin building the resiliency to protect the community and landscape against wildfires. See coic.org or heartoforegon.org.

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Between a Rock and a Fun Place Rockhounding calls on all ages to get out for an adventure

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TOP: Glass Buttes is known for great obsidian finds.

LEFT: The surprising thunder egg, native to this region, is also Oregon's state rock.

ABOVE: Rockhounding is often rewarding at Lily Pad jasper site north of Terrebonne.

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hey say geology is the study of pressure and time. Lucky for the rockhounds in Central Oregon, geological time is on our side.

In certain circles, Central Oregon has long been known for rockhounding. Since the pandemic, local rockhounding is on the rise, and for good reason: our region is home to arguably some of the best rocks in the country. From agates to obsidian to the Oregon state rock (the coveted, and very superhero-sounding, Thunder Egg) the area is flush with sought-after rocks. That is, if you know where to look.

First, let’s lay the foundation. Rockhounding is simply a term for the act by which amateur collectors (i.e., those who collect for personal purposes and not for profit) search and gather rocks, fossils and minerals. Rock is composed of one or more minerals— a solid, naturally occurring substance composed of one or more elements. Gemstones, meanwhile, are semi-precious minerals such as diamonds, garnet or opals.

If that all sounds a bit confusing, there are plenty of seasoned rockhounds in the area to help. For beginning collectors and veteran rockhounds alike, a good place to start is the Central Oregon Rock Collectors (CORC), a club of enthusiasts across the region who connect over their shared passion for rocks.

Though the club meets only once a month, they have a very active Facebook page where members share tips, ask questions and show off their latest finds.

April Anable, vice president of CORC, said the club is an amazing way to learn what rocks are in the area and where to find them.

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club,” she said. “In addition to the members, we do field trips once a month which are somewhat guided, so you’ll know exactly what to look for and where.”

Anable said that Bend itself is pretty barren, but an hour east toward the Ochocos or north toward Madras, you’re close to the good spots. “Around Hampton Butte you’ll find petrified wood, and Glass Buttes is unique with all types of obsidian,” she said.

“Prineville and the Ochocos have a lot of jasper, petrified wood and agates.”

Membership in the club has grown considerably since the pandemic, and

“We now have more families involved and kids getting into it.

The community is pretty awesome.”

CORC field trip at Glass Buttes

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Petrified wood found at Bear Creek

Anable said the group is a diverse one.

“The pandemic opened people’s eyes to rockhounding,” she said. “It used to be just the old timers, but we now have more families involved and kids getting into it.

The community is pretty awesome.”

Tim Larocco, owner of the CigarBoxRock Lapidary, Bend’s only rock shop, agrees.

“It’s pretty exciting to see the younger generations getting into it,” he said. “But the folks with the most knowledge are the ones who have been doing it all their lives,” he said. “There’s a wealth of expertise there and they know all the good spots—it’s priceless.”

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LEFT: A moss agate from Maury Mountain agate beds, a popular site east of Prineville

In addition to CORC, there are several maps and guidebooks to help point you in the right direction. The Prineville Bureau of Land Management district created a popular Central Oregon rockhounding map, which is available for purchase from the Prineville Chamber, the BLM Prineville District, Deschutes National Forest and the Ochoco National Forest, as well as other locations such as the CigarBoxRock Lapidary. Rockhounding Oregon and Gem Trails of Oregon are two guidebooks that also give a wealth of information, including tools, where to go and what to look for. Collection limits vary by location and material, so be sure to do a little research before you go.

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Once a location is homed in, all you really need is a shovel, bucket and a keen eye. A few other basic tools, most of which can be found around the house or garage, will come in handy as well: a pry bar, a magnifying glass, a spray bottle (helps to clean and identify in the field); safety glasses, work gloves and a magnet for identifying meteorites and other iron-bearing rocks like hematite and magnetite. And of course, keep in mind that unless you are digging at a private dig site (with permission), you will be in the wilderness so the essentials like a map and compass (and a spare tire around Glass Buttes!) are a must. Lastly, remember to always follow the Leave No Trace principles and leave a location better than you found it.

Once you’ve found your rocks, consider purchasing a tumbler for polishing and finishing. Like many activities, once you get hooked you can quickly go down a rabbit hole with gear. “The lapidary side of things is a slippery slope,” CORC’s Anable joked.

“You buy one rock tumbler and then all of the sudden you have rock saws and bigger tumblers.” Plan for next year to check out all of the goods, as well as prized rocks, at two local rock and gem shows that are held in the spring in Prineville and Madras.

When it comes down to it, for rockhounds such as Anable, the true joy of rockhounding is the discovery. “For me, it’s like an adult treasure hunt,” she said. “As a kid, you see a pretty rock on the ground, you pick it up.

Some of us just never outgrow that.”

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n a hot summer’s day in Bend, it can seem like the entire town is in the Deschutes River.

According to the Bend Park and Recreation District, in recent summers, more than 200,000 river users floated and paddled the river between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For the uninitiated, it can seem intimidating. You see the people in the river, but how did they do that? Here is the how-to and know-how for safety, fun and floating this season.

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SAFETY FIRST!

Choose your adventure: Check out the Bend Park and Recreation website for maps and more, and select which float you are up for today.

The river doesn’t come with lifeguards. You are responsible for yourself and your teammates in this adventure. Know that life jackets are required by state law—each boat or paddleboard must carry one per person on board. Boaters and paddleboarders are also required to carry a whistle.

The section of river through town is very friendly for floating, but it’s still a river; there is risk of harm, and the waters can be cold.

Pay attention and have a good plan before you set out. Choose solid equipment, such as durable tubes that can be purchased at local retailers and rented at local shops. Wear solid shoes that protect your feet and that you can walk in comfortably. Flip flops can easily fall off and bare feet can be injured by rocks, gravel and hot sidewalks.

Carry a waterproof pouch for your car keys or your phone, and buy a floatable sunglasses strap in case you go for a sudden swim. Finally, remember that alcohol is not allowed in the parks, parking lots or on the river.

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We want the river and its ecosystem to be preserved for generations of floaters to come. Please remember that plants and animals live here and depend on us to keep the river clean and unharmed by our presence. Enter and exit the river at designated boat landings and portage paths. Secure your gear to avoid losing personal items into the river, and never dispose of garbage in the river.

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Riverbend Park Riverbend to McKay Park: About 45 minutes McKay Park to Drake Park: 75 to 90 minutes Riverbend to Drake Park: 120 to 140 minutes

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Free life jackets are available with your rental from Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe at two locations: Park & Float and Riverbend Park.

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Visit the Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at the main Bend location off Industrial Way to rent standup paddleboards (SUPs), kayaks, canoes and more. Rent a SUP or kayak at Tumalo Creek and Kayak’s location in Riverbend Park. Reservations are highly recommended; same-day tube rentals are walk up only and first-come, first-served.

The Bend Park & Float station, next to The Pavilion on Simpson Avenue and Bradbury Drive, is your center stage for all things floating. Rent a professional-grade tube with up-to-date safety standards, and buy sunscreen and snacks. You’ll find changing rooms and a shuttle connection there, too.

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Parking can be tight all along the river corridor, and maybe hoofing it isn’t what you had in mind for your day’s fun. Try the Ride the River shuttle service! The shuttle starts and ends at Park & Float through Labor Day. Shuttles depart every 15 to 20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 round trip advanced tickets available at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. See their website for reservations. On your reservation date, check in at Park & Float for the wristband valid the entire day.

If you’re planning to walk, the best option is to park across from The Pavilion and split the walk up to one mile before and one mile after your float. Shuttling vehicles isn’t recommended as parking is limited, but is available at Riverbend Park, Farewell Bend Park, Miller’s Landing Park and Park & Float (across from The Pavilion)—one block away from McKay Park and about a one mile walk to Riverbend Park. Mind the new neighborhood parking permit required in the areas by Riverbend Park and Drake Park.

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THE BEND WHITEWATER PARK

The river between McKay Park on the west side, and Miller’s Landing on the east side, is the site of the state-of-the-art Bend Whitewater Park. The three channels included are: a rolling passageway for floaters, a whitewater channel for experienced paddlers and a nature habitat channel designed to preserve wildlife.

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Bend Park and Recreation District has eleven riverfront parks including Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park, McKay Park, Drake Park, First Street Rapids Park and others. Some parks are better than others for sunbathing, watercraft access, river surfing and other activities. Find a park locator at bendparksandrec.org.

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lines, comfortable seating and superb acoustics. I explored the space after my run, marveling at the elegantly curved roof and the views of green hillsides all around.

Later, I checked out the interactive historic exhibits in the 4,000-square-foot Hayward Hall, located at the base of the ten-story torch-shaped steel tower which depicts five University track and field icons. I learned more about the University’s athletes and track and field coaches, including Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.

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I was a bit intimidated to run my slow eight miles surrounded by elite athletes in the city nicknamed Tracktown U.S.A. The energy in the area was palpable as employees at hotels, eateries and shops prepared to welcome 2,000 track-and-field athletes from 200 nations who will compete in mid-July at the World Athletics Championships.

The events take place at Hayward Field. More than a century old, the facility got a spectacular facelift in 2020. The new open-air stadium—with nearly 20,000 seats—boasts unobstructed sight

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The Market and the newly constructed 5th Street Market Alley offer a thrilling array of boutiques. Athletes can pick up new gear at the Nike Store and Title Nine or across High Street at Run Hub where staff can hook you up with community runs and other events. I browsed for Oregon-themed gifts including a stuffed Sasquatch toy at Made in Oregon and beer-scented candles at Sassy Kitchen and Gifts. I simply had to sample the cocoa bomb whiskey at Heritage Distilling Company and the local Pinot Noir from Pfeiffer Winery’s downtown tasting room.

I opted for a room at The Gordon Hotel, a year-old boutique hotel on the west end of the Alley. Immediately, I was entranced by the lobby ceiling composed of hundreds of illuminated mason jars, and the Art Bar full of paints and markers so guests can exercise their creativity. The works of local artists decorate every hall and room in the hotel; my room featured colorful paintings by Eugene artist Robert Canaga, along with a stunning view of Skinner’s Butte and an incredibly comfortable bed.

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Nearby Attractions Amazon Running Trail’s five and a half-mile loop connects to the Ridgeline Trail System with twelve miles of forested trail including paths to Spencer Butte—the locals’ beloved 2,058-foot butte with 360˚ views. eugenecascadescoast.org Prefer rolling to walking? Rent bicycles at Paul’s Bicycle Way of Life (bicycleway.com) or Pedego Eugene (pedegoelectricbikes. com) and ride along the Willamette River bike path. Want water, instead? Northwest Canoe Tour (canoetour.org) rents kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards at Alton Baker Park.

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My legs felt the effects of my morning run, so I was happy to head one floor up to Carlita’s, The Gordon’s rooftop bar that specializes in tacos with a Pacific Northwest flair. After a superb margarita and housemade lime tortilla chips with roasted tomato salsa, I headed downstairs to Gordon Tavern for roasted cumin-dusted cauliflower, bucatini pasta with sautéed shrimp and seasonal veggies. Handel’s Ice Cream had just closed for the evening, so I resolved to return for a scoop of caramel latte another day.

The next morning, I grabbed coffee and toast with Oregon berry jam from Magpie Coffeeshop in the Alley and looked up a selfguided tour of Eugene’s 20X21 Mural Project—a citywide public art program that commissioned twenty-two murals from artists all over the world. I headed over to study Afghan artist Shamsia Hassani’s mural of a woman playing a keytar, then finished my walk at nearby Tsunami Books. On display inside the door, I discovered the owner’s recommendation: Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon’s Legendary Coach and Nike’s Cofounder.

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Equestrian Dreams A horse race through Patagonia tests a local rider’s endurance and grit

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FAR LEFT: Mackenzie Stabler LEFT: Carmen Jackson and Stabler trained together with plans to ride the race as a pair. Though they were not together the entire race, here they are pictured about to cross the finish line together.

BELOW: Stabler’s twin brother Alex Stabler greets her with hug at the finish line while her husband, Freddie Godinez, looks on.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Stabler and Jackson cross the finish line in joint 19th place.

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ackenzie Stabler was nervous. Dressed in a waxed canvas vest with a badger fur collar and a black helmet, she fixed her horse with heavy bags and equipment for the day. The hazel and gold Argentinian hills stretched ahead, daring her forward. Everyone was on edge, horses included, as all prepared to fight through the harsh Patagonian wilderness.

Memories of a friend who left a 600-mile derby in Mongolia with a broken nose and fractured ribs followed Stabler to the event start. By the end of the day, one rider would be retired medically.

Of the thirty-five riders who started, five more would follow. “I just want to survive the front part of this race,” she thought as she plunged into the wilds.

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Stabler, the director of operations for Humm Kombucha, joined the Gaucho Derby as a break from her usual life in Bend. The competition launched this past March 3, with participants racing Patagonian ranch horses 310 miles over ten days through the visceral landscapes of Patagonia to the Argentinian village of El Chalten.

The Derby was created by adventure tour companies The Adventurists and The Equestrianists, which offer long-distance multi-horse races in Mongolia and Patagonia, and are working on bringing races to North America, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Europe.

The race runs on a “horses first, humans second” approach and tests the endurance of the riders, not the horses. Every 30 kilometers (18.6 miles), horses are checked out by veterinarians.

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Horses are swapped out nearly every day, meaning that participants ride about seven different horses throughout the competition.

Many riders raise money for charity while riding—Stabler chose to support the Central Oregon chapter of Camp Fire, a youth development organization focused on the outdoors.

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Horses have been a central theme throughout Stabler’s life. When she was five years old, her parents recognized her interest and helped her get involved in traditional equestrian jumping. At nine years old, her family moved frequently—to Hong Kong, Macau, Southern California, Idaho and Washington. “But horses were there throughout,” she said.

Stabler’s first foray into backcountry horse packing came around five years ago. She filled her bags with supplies, strapped them to her horse and headed into the woods. She loved it.

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Eventually, she met Stevie and Dylan Delahunt who co-run Intergalactic Equine and train riders for adventure races such as the Gaucho Derby. When Stabler heard about the race, she knew she wanted to do it. The outdoors, the travel, the horses—it was irresistible. “I signed up right away,” Stabler said. “I hardly even researched it. It just combined everything that I love.”

Two months later, however, COVID-19 struck. With the world closed, she focused on training—spending hours riding through the backcountry of Central Oregon with Stevie.

The remoteness of Patagonia meant that medics and a support crew rode days ahead of the competitors, and Stabler would need to rely on herself if need be. Skills with maps and GPS point-topoint navigation were a necessity, as were survival skills. Stabler focused on getting ready for the challenge.

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Halfway to the end of the race, another rider’s foot got stuck in a strap as he was dismounting. He flipped with his foot in the air and his head on the ground, right by his horse’s hind leg. A moment later, the horse kicked, connecting gruesomely.

They thought he was dead. Around two minutes passed before he regained consciousness. Stabler held his head and neck in place

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for twenty minutes as a medic jerry-rigged a neck brace out of a CamelBak. There was no room for error in this race. She recalled, “It made me really reflective on my life in general—just realizing that I have a really good life, and I really like all the people in it.”

A few days later, Stabler and Carmen Jackson, who she had trained with back in Bend, were lost. After getting turned around in some woods, they spent the day looping up and down massive hills with frustration building. Despite the lost time, however, they found themselves laughing about the incident afterward. Though they were competitors, Stabler realized how much she enjoyed the other riders, and how much she wanted to ride with them. “I just wanted to spend time with all of them,” she said. “They all had such cool stories.”

While the lost time cost Stabler and Jackson vital positions in the race to El Chalten, Stabler did finish, and found that simply surviving the wild was an accomplishment. Stabler is back in Bend now, re-immersed in her regular life. If she did the Derby again, the only thing she’d change is to go slower and ensure she fully absorbed everything. “All the smells, all the sights,” she said. “I would touch the dirt and really make sure I was logging in my memory where I was and what was happening.”

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Outdoor Therapy Destination Rehab offers a new view on neurological recovery WRITTEN BY NOAH NELSON

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estination Rehab is a Bend-based nonprofit that helps individuals with neurological conditions get back outside and into their communities.

Eugene native Dr. Carol-Ann Nelson received her doctoral degree of physical therapy from Duke University before working at a large rehab facility for adults with neurological conditions in Florida.

There, she noticed a gap in patient care–the rehab patients were receiving didn’t translate to real life scenarios, like going on a hike or strolling a museum.

After moving back to Oregon and settling in Bend in 2015, Nelson ref lected on her experience and felt compelled to do something. She founded Destination Rehab in 2016 and now works with a dedicated team of physical therapists and volunteers who help bridge the gap between rehabilitation and actually getting back into the world.

Stephanie Odell, the donor journey coordinator (the person who turns potential supporters of the nonprofit into volunteers, advocates and partners through outreach, media relations and grant writing), explained how the nonprofit runs without a physical office or clinic. “Without a brick-and-mortar establishment, we do everything outside at local parks and trails.

For the winter, we partnered with Embark Fitness and used their space twice a week when it was extra cold outside.”

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RIGHT: The only thing better than snowshoeing is snowshoeing under a rainbow.

BELOW: A volunteer assists a kayaker at Drake Park.

Destination Rehab makes sure that the patient’s goals come first.

“Neurological conditions present themselves differently in every patient,” Odell said. “Whether a patient comes to us wanting to get back on their bike or be able to go kayaking, or even if they just want to be able to go grocery shopping with confidence, we cater our treatment to make that possible for them.”

To meet these goals, Destination Rehab keeps up with the latest adaptive technology, offering their patients everything from recumbent bikes to an exoskeleton that can help patients walk again. “We have some patients that come to us after not having touched grass in years,” Odell said. “We build confidence and independence in our patients, as a part of the rehab. We have some of the best technology available to us, and we’re always on the lookout for new innovations that can help our patients.”

Treatment at Destination Rehab can be done in many different ways. The main form of treatment is their outdoor physical therapy program, which offers one-on-one rehabilitation with a physical therapist who specializes in neurological conditions, catered to the goals of the patient. The Adventure Group is a program that runs for six months during the warmer months.

Sometimes patients gather for an activity that is physical, like hiking, and sometimes it’s something more along the lines of going to the High Desert Museum.

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PEAK Fitness is another one of their programs. Similar in format to the Adventure Group, PEAK Fitness focuses only on physical activity and exercise, with monthly check-ins to evaluate progress and to keep the patients on the right track. A more unique program is the adventure retreat, which is a two-to-six week program where a patient from out of state comes to Bend for a rehabilitation-based vacation.

The goal here is to provide exercises and a new sense of confidence that the patient can take with them when they head back home.

The team has just purchased a van that can haul around all of their required equipment, and they are hoping to travel to neighboring communities to offer treatment as well as encourage physical therapists in those communities to offer outdoor rehabilitation as part of their own services. Acquiring a brick-and-mortar location is on the horizon, but for now, the vast outdoor space in and around Bend does a great job.

“What we want to show people is that life doesn’t end when you are diagnosed with a neurological condition, or if you are the caretaker of someone with a diagnosis,” Odell said. “I’m so thankful that we’ve been able to give patients a second chance at life and inspire hope in the future.”

For more information on services offered and volunteer opportunities, please visit destinationrehab.org.

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aijken and Jason Gillihan remember waking up one morning in the spring of 2020 at their home in Beaverton and making a decision: they didn’t want to wait any longer to make their dream of living in Central Oregon a reality.

Native Oregonians who met in college when they were both summer greeters at an Abercrombie & Fitch, the two weren’t strangers to buying and selling homes and moving around. They’d moved five times the decade before, and when they called their real estate agent that spring, the broker joked that “it was about that time again.”

This move would be different for the Gillihan family, which includes daughter Ashbury, now 9, and son Indy, who just turned 3. Rather than buying another finished home and renovating and decorating to their liking, the Gillihans planned to purchase a lot, and build new. The property they settled on was a two-and-a-halfacre parcel in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates, a small neighborhood along Whychus Creek about 7 miles east of Sisters. “We knew we always wanted to move to acreage and build a white farmhouse,” said Jason, who has a background in design and project management and previously owned his own furniture building and woodworking business in Portland. As part of the move to Central Oregon, Jason had gotten a new job as a senior project manager at Bend-based Sierra James Construction, a position that would allow him excellent access to a team of builders for the family’s new home.

The Gillihans picked out a stock floor plan from Architectural Designs online and worked with Sara Bergby of Bend’s Enclave Architecture on custom modifications, including taller ceilings throughout the home and a twenty-four-foot high great room ceiling,

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along with the addition of a butler’s pantry adjacent to the kitchen. “I think the changes we worked on together really improved the house and made it into what they needed,” Bergby said. “Everything just feels a little more spacious.”

Construction began in the spring of 2021 and lasted seven months, an impressive feat given pandemic-related delays in the supply chain.

As framing began this past summer, the Gillihans contended with peak lumber prices and even a wildfire—the 4,000-acre Grandview Fire in July 2021—threatening the area. But by early December, the family moved into the newly finished, 2,450-square-foot home, Christmas decorations in tow.

The interior of the white farmhouse is thoughtfully designed and decorated, with a fresh and modern feeling. “We love neutrals and lots of texture,” said Maijken (pronounced MIKE-en) who spent ten years as a marketing professional for Nike before starting a new marketing job with LiveWire–Harley Davidson’s electric motorcycle company–earlier this year. The couple worked together on the design of the home, picking out fixtures and appliances, styling furniture and adding décor such as a mixed-media gallery wall that extends up the walls of the office opposite the entryway. “Jason has a really strong design eye, as do I,” Maijken said. “I think design is our love language.”

As visitors enter the Gillihan home, they pass the office on the left, followed by the “kids wing” on the right, with bedrooms for Ashbury and Indy and a bright, white bathroom. Ashbury enjoys looking out her bedroom window to see a family of squirrels that frequent a juniper tree with vibrant green moss on it. The kids’ rooms open up to the great room, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling

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Back in the great room, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring extends from the living room into the kitchen, which features more beautiful cabinetry from Harvest Moon Woodworks. Off the kitchen is an opening to the butler’s pantry, which offers kitchen prep space, a sink and a wall of storage filled with dry goods and snacks. There’s no formal dining room, but there are stools along the large kitchen bar, and a cozy dining nook off to the side. “In our last house, we had a formal living room and a formal dining room that just collected dust,” Maijken said. “Here, we use every single space in this house.”

Feeling settled this spring, the Gillihans were wrapping up front porch finishes and dreaming of future plans for landscaping in the backyard, including installing a handmade walnut swing that Jason

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n 1964, when Marvin Wodtli was just 2 years old, his parents built a home out on Billadeau Road east of Bend’s city limits.

They raised cattle and hay on their 40 acres, and it was so isolated Wodtli could walk out the front door and shoot a gun in any direction.

“You couldn’t hit a house,” he said. “It wasn’t until the early 1970s that it started building up out here.”

Wodtli was a farm kid, working his parents’ land and moving pipe for his neighbors at two cents a pipe. It was all he'd ever done, and it got old fast. “I wanted to do anything but be on a farm,” he said. While his classmates were skiing and playing, “we’re moving pipe and doing hay, cleaning ditches. With a farm, it’s seven days a week. You don’t get Saturday and Sunday off.”

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To that end, after high school Wodtli went to school to become a machinist, then switched to business administration. In 1989 he started a f loor-covering business, then eight years later began managing Floor Decor, which he purchased and ran until he walked away in 2019. According to his wife of fourteen years, April Wallace, the business had changed, thanks in no small part to HGTV home renovation shows and the internet. “It was just a whole new era in terms of buying and merchandising, beyond what we’re used to,” she said. “So that became stressful.”

“I had a choice. I could either sell out and go work for someone else,” Wodtli said, “or I could do something with the property.”

Where did he end up? You guessed it—back on Billadeau Road. Wodtli and Wallace built a home on the remaining ten-acre property back in 2014, but when they began to think about farming again, they soon realized hay wasn’t a viable option, in part due to dwindling water from Arnold Irrigation District.

It was time to find a profitable, drought-resistant crop.

“Everybody was getting into hemp, and to me that’s a

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fad,” Wodtli said. Plus, he didn’t like the smell of it, so after much research, he picked something more pleasing.

On June 1, 2019, the couple began to plant Lavandula Grosso, a classic French hybrid lavender, on the 8-acre plot.

They tilled the field, ripped out the underground irrigation system and laid 12 miles of drip line; put down 8 acres of weed mat (stapling it at every foot); and eventually planted 15,200 lavender plants—by hand.

They finished planting on July 18, 2019, and 2nd Life Lavender was born. The company is named for lavender’s life-affirming properties, Wodtli’s second career and the farm’s second life. With their own harvester and two stills right on the property, Wodtli and Wallace harvest, distill and bottle their own lavender essential oil and hydrosol.

Wodtli and Wallace completed the 2021 harvest themselves over 29 days. Lavender can mold easily, so they only harvest what they can distill each day. It takes about 2.5 hours to distill a pot of lavender, and they distilled 98 pots last year.

Right now, they’re selling their oil and hydrosol directly to practitioners and businesses. It’s not a big operation, but the goal is to become a wholesaler: bottling the product and selling it in bulk—to chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists, for example.

2nd Life Lavender’s plants are organic certified, though the farm hasn’t been certified. “We follow all the practices—we hand weed, we spray nothing,” Wodtli said.

“A lot of people when they harvest, they cut the lavender and put it on a tarp, drag it over to a trailer, dump it out on the ground and then load the pots to distill it. Our harvester puts the lavender in bags and then the bags go into the pots, so it never sees the ground.”

His care extends to the still, too. Wodtli filters the water before it goes into the still, then filters the oil when it comes out. “We’re doing everything we can think of to

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“My belief, through my whole career, has been to do the best job you can,” he said. “And I’m doing that. That’s what we continue to do.” make the purest product,” he said. Indeed, the jars filled and waiting to be bottled are remarkably clear, with not a speck f loating in them.

The farm conserves a ton of water as well. Wodtli estimates he saves about 60 percent of the water previously used to grow hay.

He built a storage pond—when it’s full, it can hold 350,000 gallons of water. “There is no way, if we had kept the hay field, that we would even be able to have a hay field. We unknowingly got in at the right time to make the changes.”

Wodtli praises the benefits of the lavender oil and hydrosol, from the well-known (stress reducing, sleep enhancing) to the unlikely (hand softening and burn healing). Maybe one of the best benefits of Wodtli’s lavender farm? It has given his family property a new, sustainable life and has also breathed new life into Wodtli, who had grown tired of his previous career.

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ast year, Sunriver Resort launched a new chef apprenticeship program in collaboration with the American Culinary Federation. The four-year program trains chefs on the job, ultimately graduating twelve per year with hopes that these highly trained professionals remain in the Central Oregon restaurant industry. Executive Chef Joshua Hedrick explained to Bend Magazine the origins and hopes for this innovative approach to growing local chefs.

Tell us how this program came to be.

The apprenticeship program started as a conversation with key stakeholders here at Sunriver Resort about finding the right people to join our culinary staff—those interested in building a career. After spending virtually my entire professional life in this industry, I feel an obligation to pay forward what I’ve learned and inspire the next generation of chefs in a supportive learning work environment. This program became a personal passion project of mine, and with the backing of the team here at Sunriver Resort, I believe we have created something very special to offer someone looking to build a culinary career with clearly defined growth opportunities.

How does the program work and what are its goals?

Our collaboration with the American Culinary Federation, the oldest and largest certification body in the United States, means the education has a proven track record dating back to the 1970s. Every student is a full-time, year-round associate here at the resort and has access to all of the perks that come along with working for a top-tier employer, including a very good starting wage with yearly increases and promotions built right into the education. A student comes to work like a normal employee and works a normal week in the kitchen learning the trade; then we have online training through the ACF and class time every Wednesday.

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The program is set up in three building blocks of education and experience levels starting at the absolute fundamentals of what being a chef is, i.e., knife skills and safety training. Over the course of four years, the training progresses to a very proficient line cook with the skill set in costing and menu development to be ready for a sous chef level position. We take advantage of how many kitchen and service types the resort has to offer, so over time students will gain experience in a fine dining setting with à la carte service, banquets and weddings, as well as fast casual and café settings. The certification level available through the program here at Sunriver Resort is higher than if you graduated culinary school.

How are apprentices selected?

Anyone can apply, and those with an interest in food and passion for hospitality should. There are no minimum experience requirements and no cost to the students. This really is the best of everything for the apprentices—a true getpaid-to-learn situation!

What results have you seen so far?

Our first class is getting ready for their first testing and promotion. It is amazing to be a

part of the students’ growth and see their confidence build through the experience. We are working to expand the campus-feel of this program and in the next few months will start to offer classes with outside professionals and chefs in things like butchery, pasta making and business finance.

How are you engaging with the community?

Being a key contributor to the local community is something that is important to us. We hope that working here inspires our apprentices to feel a sense of connection to the local community. While the program is relatively new, we are starting to make headway on raising awareness throughout the broader community.

We plan to create real opportunities for our graduating students by hosting job fairs and encouraging local restaurants and resorts to attend. This is a unique program that we are very proud of, something that adds to what makes Sunriver Resort special—for both our guests and our associates. That spirit and passion shines through in the quality of our dishes and presentation, all while contributing to something bigger career-wise for our chef apprentices as well; a true win-win.

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BEYOND THE BUCKET LIST Regenerative tourism means giving back to the places you love to visit WRITTEN BY SUZANNE JOHNSON

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Be kind. Smile and say hi. Yield to hikers, horses and uphill riders. And please, stay on the trail.

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Rent a mountain bike in Bend and you’ll likely find these guidelines on a sticker attached to the top bar of your bike. The rental bike stickers were designed and distributed by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance as a positive way to encourage trail etiquette among bikers new to the trails, according to Emmy Andrews, executive director of COTA. “We want riders to know that Bend’s bike culture is friendly and helpful. The stickers communicate that message so everyone can have a good time,” Andrews said.

COTA’s rental bike stickers are one small example of a new approach to outdoor adventure and travel. Instead of tourism that drains local resources and pushes community members aside, this mindset encourages visitors to make a positive impact on their vacation destination. It’s called regenerative travel, and it’s making tourism better in Bend—for both visitors and locals.

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Bend locals have long shared a passion for nature, and want others to experience it, too. Yet as tourism has grown, the influx of summer visitors deflates even the most enthusiastic Bendite. Our favorite places are being loved to death. Multitudes of hikers erode the trails; trailhead parking lots overflow with vehicles. Riverbanks are cluttered with trash; bikers conflict with horseback riders and backpackers. Solitude is difficult to find; adventuring has evolved into crowd management.

Can tourism in Bend continue at this pace without ruining the health of the ecosystem and the spirit of the community?

Many local stakeholders answer that question with a hopeful ‘yes.’ Conservation organizations, the outdoor industry and tourism marketing centers are partnering to instill regenerative principles into Central Oregon tourism. These new collaborations are creating ways for outdoor enthusiasts

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to give back as they play on the trails and rivers—and to leave Bend a better place because of their visit.

Regenerative travel as a concept is abuzz at the state level, with direction trickling down from the state tourism bureau, Travel Oregon, to regional entities including Visit Central Oregon and Visit Bend.

Visit Central Oregon’s efforts include support of the Deschutes Trails Coalition as it places professional trail crew members in the region to maintain trails for residents and visitors. VCO also promotes Travel Oregon’s “Take Care Out There” campaign, which spreads messages in line with regenerative tourism through videos and marketing. The organization has also partnered with The Environmental Center on a project encouraging tourists to rethink how they generate waste when traveling.

At Visit Bend, CEO Kevney Dugan and Sustainability Manager Serena BishopGordon, are working to shift Visit Bend’s

When people come to Bend, we want them to travel like they plan to return. That’s how we move the needle in the right direction.

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focus to include stewardship of natural areas impacted by tourism to promote regenerative travel. Today, their budget includes the Bend Sustainability Fund, a grant program that funds restoration projects.

“Bend is unique in what draws visitors here. It’s not convention centers. It’s the mountains, rivers and trails—so that is where we should be investing,” Dugan said.

“This fund lets us thank and support our partners driving the change toward healthy, robust ecosystems.”

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brings together agencies, organizations and the outdoor industry as resources for trailrelated projects. Through their program $1 For Trails, participating resorts and businesses are able to collect $1 from their guests from the purchase of lift tickets, hotel accommodations and other items.

Jana Johnson, Deschutes Trails Coalition executive director, recognizes that sustainable trails bring more than environmental stability. “The economic benefit from trail tourism is substantial.

Visitors support our lodging, restaurants, adventure guides—even our shoe stores. We are so lucky to have the capacity to make good work happen,” she said.

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In 2021, the Bend Sustainability Fund awarded $840,000 for eight projects ranging from trail building to riparian restorations to a nature playground at the High Desert Museum. Visitors can also donate to projects like these—especially after enjoying free access to hiking, biking and paddling trails that need regular upkeep. Visit Bend’s Pledge for the Wild program offers an easy way to give back.

Donations are important, but regenerative travel means shifting attitudes, according to Bishop-Gordon. “When people come to Bend, we want them to travel like they plan to return. That’s how we move the needle in the right direction,” she said. Their messaging guides visitors to “bring your best self” and the website lists volunteer opportunities to care for Bend like their own backyard.

Yet sometimes the best way to protect natural areas is simply to reduce the number of users.

At popular trailheads such as Green Lakes and Tam MacArthur Rim, peak-season crowds have changed the experience. Hikers left trash, widened trails and eroded creek banks, until the forests reached a tipping point. In 2021, the Forest Service established a permit reservation system for the Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson and Mount Washington wilderness areas. Reserved permits are required for day hikes leaving from the most popular trailheads and for all

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wilderness overnight stays.

“We often think of the outdoors as this infinite resource, until so many people in the same place at the same time limits the quality of the experience. People forget that everything they do on the trail affects other creatures in the forest—including the animals, plants, and even the water,” said Lisa Machnik, recreation staff officer for the Forest Service.

Almost 23,000 day-use permits and more than 40,000 overnight permits were issued during last year’s season; yet, adapting to the new system took time. “People felt frustrated with the need for permits until they saw photos of the damage and learned what that does to our water quality. We heard positive feedback about better trail conditions and more solitude with the permits,” said Jean Nelson-Dean, public affairs officer for the Forest Service.

Both Manchik and Nelson-Dean emphasize that the Forest Service can’t do it alone.

Volunteers dig in for trail upkeep, especially through work parties organized by Discover Your Forest, a non-profit partner of the Forest Service. The business community pitches in too, like when REI donated trowels to be given away at trailheads (managing human waste on the trails is a significant problem).

Partnerships are also key for one of Bend’s newer conservation organizations: the Deschutes Trails Coalition. The coalition

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How can every adventurer maximize their experience in nature while leaving it better than they found it? Rather than checking off the boxes on the list of must-do activities, follow these four principles of regenerative travel.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. On every outing, know your route and what you’ll need.

Pack water, a first aid kit, trowel, map and a warm layer.

Check where campfires are permitted and understand how to put them out. Last but not least, learn about the Cascade ecosystems to recognize what makes this landscape special.

FOLLOW GOOD TRAIL ETIQUETTE. Smile and say hello to other hikers and bikers; slow down and respect the right of way—especially for uphill bikers.

Stay on established trails—trampling delicate plant life is not worth that perfect photo.

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The heart of Central Oregon’s economy beats strongest at our unique gear shops, food carts, boutiques and pubs.

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GIVE BACK AND PITCH IN! Trail maintenance relies on volunteers and a shoestring budget. If you enjoyed using the trails, check out ways to give back with sweat equity. Can’t make time to join a work party? Pitch in through a donation to your favorite conservation organization.

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Bend’s signature network of flowy mountain biking trails grew over years of COTAled volunteer work parties. Trail building remains COTA’s primary mission, but education is a close second—and etiquette stickers aren’t their only stewardship project.

This summer, COTA will partner with Cogwild and LOGE on a regenerative travel opportunity. Their “Ride & Dig” adventure package includes a day of trail work sandwiched between two days of riding with Cogwild, and LOGE Camp Bend offers a special rate for the package.

See COTA’s Meetup events page for more work party opportunities.

Restoring edges and berms, clearing brush and fallen logs and smoothing ruts benefits the volunteer as well as the trail. As Andrews explained, “Working in the dirt connects people to the trails and to other trail-lovers in the community.”

Forging connections between people and land is also part of the mission for Wanderlust Tours, an adventure guide

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service in Bend. New owners Courtney Braun and Jared Garfield are integrating regenerative travel principles into the company’s legacy of volunteer cleanup days.

Rather than viewing visitors as a drain on natural resources, Braun and Garfield see the potential good that visitors can contribute to Bend’s unique landscape if they are given the chance.

“On every outing, we inspire our guests to love this landscape. Because loving something means wanting to protect it. When we offer a way to participate in restoration, they gain a long-term connection,” Garfield said.

This fall, Wanderlust will partner with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Hydroflask on a riparian restoration project at Ryan Meadow, a riverside area near Dillon Falls, southwest of Bend. Guests contribute with hands-in-the-soil work planting willows and wild roses to stabilize the riverbank. “That work creates emotional attachment to keep them coming back to check on their riverbank. Humans are wired that way,” Braun said.

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on the river becomes more obvious. Most summer days, a fleet of orange tubes, kayaks and paddle boards float from the Old Mill to Drake Park. Regenerative travel is taking hold here too. Each tube rental fee managed by Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe contributes a dollar toward river restoration.

“We began this stewardship program with the UDWC last summer. By the end of the season, we collected over $30,000 for riparian work,” said Sue Fox, sales and events director at Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe.

Education is the key for protecting the river, according to Fox. Her three do-no-harm guidelines for river users? Bring nothing that can’t be attached to your tube (water bottles, dog balls and flipflops are notorious sources of trash). Use set access points instead of climbing across fragile riverbanks. Above all, keep in mind her mantra of “respect, protect, enjoy.” (See our story on page 37 for more river use tips.)

“No one wants to do harm—people just need to learn the right practices,” said Fox.

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he bug bit early. LB Gossett first started rollerblading as a child, at an indoor skating rink called Skatin’ Jakes in Chattanooga, Tennessee before taking her new hobby outdoors to streets, sidewalks and skate parks. “One of my most vivid memories from my early skating days was when our road had just been freshly paved and my brother took me out around dusk to test it out and teach me how to do crossovers,” said Gossett, who is now a kindergarten teacher at Bend Forest School.

As an adult, Gossett moved to Portland where she continued her skating hobby outside in parking lots, in parking garages, at the Lone Fir Cemetery and along the Springwater Corridor near Oaks Bottom.

“Even though the pavement isn't the smoothest, I much prefer skating outside,” Gossett said. Now a Bendite, Gossett enjoys skating at Pine Nursery Park, where she and other skaters use a 1.25-mile loop maintained by Bend Park and Recreation District. “It is consistent, but it isn't so small that you get bored after a few laps. After three loops around I usually feel ready for three more in the opposite direction,” said Gossett, who also enjoys skiing, biking and running. “Skating gives me a fun physical outlet that is more exciting than running and takes less prep or planning than some other sports.”

While Gossett’s love of skating has remained steadfast since her elementary years, the popularity of both quad and inline skating has ebbed and flowed since the 1880s when the European invention of roller skates first made its American debut.

Popularity with quad skates soared during the roller disco era of the 1970s and 1980s, while inline skating—or rollerblading—saw a peak in the 1990s.

In Central Oregon, residents first laced up their skates at a roller rink in a former creamery building known as the Midtown Rock Rink & Roll (now the

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Midtown Ballroom), a space that served as the area’s roller rink for years.

Today’s skating scene in Central Oregon is more robust, with areas for skating in parks, on paths and at rinks and courts across the region. So many options is a good thing, as the popularity of the sport has surged in the past few years, thanks in part to the pandemic. In early 2020, Google searches for roller skating quadrupled from March to May, and one popular skate manufacturer, Moxi, reported a 1,000 percent increase in sales in March 2020.

Whether the sport brings skaters nostalgia or serves as an outlet for exercise or fun, there are plenty of ways to join in and get your skate on.

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Roller skating continues to grow in popularity because it’s a fairly easy sport to break into, offers a good workout, can have a social aspect and isn’t too expensive, according to Gossett. “It doesn't take long to pick back up if you learned at a young age, and it is enjoyable even while you're learning,” she said. “I'll also say the low impact is a huge draw because as long as you aren't doing crazy stunts it's a smooth way to get your sweat on.”

Gossett enjoys solo skating and social skating. “A great thing about Pine Nursery is that you often see other folks—adults, kids and families—skating around,” she said. “But I also enjoy skating solo a lot, and listening to music while dance-skating to soul, funk or disco when I'm trying to get out of my own funk is great. When it's a quieter day, Pine Nursery is a nice spot to practice more balance or stopping skills in the more open paved spaces.” There’s always room for challenge and improvement in skating, Gossett feels. “Ideally, I would like to strap on my rollerblades at home and skate anywhere around town, but I'm still building my urban rollerblading confidence.”

QUADS: Also known as roller skates, each skate has four wheels, with two on either side of the foot.

CROSSOVERS: A fancy footwork move that involves one foot stepping over the other while skating.

INLINE SKATES: Also called rollerblades, inline skates have two to five wheels arranged in a single line.

SCISSORS: Scissors is a way of moving across the rink on two feet by pushing the feet outwards from a 90 degree angle and then pulling them together again.

SALCHOW: To do a Salchow, start by skating backwards, complete a one-leg twist, do a quick jump, and land on your opposite foot.

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DIPPING: Dipping is bending your knees and putting yourself in a squatting position while skating.

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Willow Fraser (middle) organizes Community in Bowls meetups in Bend

A great option in Bend for novice skaters is to join a skate park meetup, like those put together by Community in Bowls, an international organization that works to spread the stoke for skating in skateparks. Local organization co-administrator Willow Fraser has been leading the charge for quad skating in skate parks in Bend since 2017. Through CIB, Fraser organizes monthly meetups at public skateparks with workshops geared toward beginner skaters. Creating a space where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable in a park setting is critical to the cause, she said.

Like every sport, skating has its nuances. While some might say there’s a divide between blading, skateboarding and quads, Fraser said all are welcome at the CIB meetups. “I love skating with all types of skaters and welcome them at any skate session or CIB Bend meetup,” Fraser said. “I myself only quad skate—I tried skateboarding briefly, but my heart is on eight wheels. But some of my favorite skaters to session with are rollerbladers and skateboarders.”

Fraser, a former roller derby skater, currently offers private skate lessons for beginners and intermediates on flats, indoor ramps and outdoor park features. She continues to host CIB Bend roller skate meetups and promote Ladies Night at Bearings Skateboard Academy (open to all women, non-binary and trans skaters on any wheels) and another Ladies Night at SOLSK8S.

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In the past two decades, skate parks have multiplied around the west, including in Central Oregon. Here’s a rundown on skate parks and roller rinks to check out in the region for all skill levels and with varying features.

PONDEROSA SKATEPARK Features of this southeast Bend park include a 4,000-square-foot skate path with a mini ramp to practice pumping, roll-ins to work up to dropping in, and small quarter pipe and rollers to practice absorbing and producing speed. bendparksandrec.org.

Friday night roller dance at The Pavilion

THE PAVILION An ice rink in the winter, The Pavilion in Bend transitions into a skatepark from April to September, with open skate and family skate times, as well as organized roller hockey leagues and other programs. bendparksandrec.gov.

MADRAS BIKE & SKATE PARK This 10,000-square-foot skate park on the west edge of Madras features a nice, small bowl great for learners. ci.madras.or.us

As interest in roller sports has fluctuated over the years, local indoor roller rink options have also changed. After Bend’s Midtown Rock Rink & Roll ended its run in midtown, Cascade Indoor Sports offered skating for many years until 2019, when the facility opted to shift its rink into a space for indoor go-karts. This paved the way for The Pavilion in Bend, a winter ice skating rink, to boost its summertime offerings to skaters. “Adding roller activities for the non-ice season has been a great complement for skaters looking for year-round activities,” said Julie Brown, communication and community relations manager for Bend Park and Recreation District. “Over the past couple summers, we’ve seen an increase in registration programs and drop-in times, and we’ve added more for summer 2022, including Friday night roller dance.” From April to September, the Pavilion skatepark features open skate, Friday night roller dance, parent-tot skate and play, pick up roller hockey, and Sunday family skate times. Roller skates, skateboards and scooters are allowed in the skatepark. The Pavilion has also stepped up to become the home court for youth inline roller hockey team, the Bend Bullets, and for roller derby team, the Lava City Rollers.

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ROCKRIDGE SKATEPARK This flowy bowl-like park in northeast Bend is great for just rolling around and carving practice. The skatepark is 11,000 square feet in size but can get busy, so try visiting in the early morning if you’re a novice. bendparksandrec.gov.

Oaks Park in Portland is the biggest roller rink west of the Mississippi. In operation since 1905, it’s one of the ten original amusement parks erected in America, coined the Coney Island of the Pacific Northwest.

Many Oregonians recall skating at Oaks Park decades ago, enjoying the old fashioned fourmanual Wurlitzer organ, speed skating, couples skating and backwards skating; riding the bumps, the uneven floor on the back wall and requesting top 40 songs at the DJ booth. Oaks Park still operates today with year-round skating as well as other seasonal amusements. oakspark.com.

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DOORSTEP COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS CONNECT FARMS AND RANCHES WITH CENTRAL OREGONIANS WRITTEN BY LYDIA HAGEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMANDA LONG

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n a fast-paced world, we often don’t have time to think about where our food is coming from, and going to the grocery store becomes another tick on a list of things to do. However, when we do finally slow down to enjoy a meal among friends or family, there is comfort in knowing the care that goes behind our food’s journey into our home. Food, after all, is built on relationships. Where we get our food from and who we build those connections with should be nearly as important as who we are choosing to share the meal with. This is why Community Supported Agriculture programs—or CSAs—are carving their path through Central Oregon and beyond.

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CSAs remove the grocery store or third-party distributor as a main source of produce.

Instead, there is a direct relationship between the buyer and the farmer. At the beginning of a growing season, a farmer will sell shares of their farm’s production for an agreement of a certain amount of fresh produce—and sometimes dairy, meat or eggs—to the buyer on an established schedule throughout the season. According to Pacific Northwest Community Supported Agriculture, the bond between customer and farmer fosters a mutual understanding of the risks and rewards of contributing to a CSA. This may include unexpected environmental factors at times leading to a smaller amount of produce for a part of the season. On the other hand, the reward is the security of knowing you are receiving fresh, nutritious food with each share.

The benefits of participating in a CSA can be equally advantageous from the perspective of both the farmer as well as the consumer. The money paid towards a share at the beginning of a growing season allows farmers to better prepare for the rest of their season. In turn, customers have access to fresh produce directly from the farm and the security of knowing where their food is coming from.

The value of contributing to a local farm doesn’t stop at the human–level; the impacts of joining a CSA show a ripple-effect throughout the surrounding environment. “[Local farmers] understand how to cultivate soil health, preserve water, and grow fresh food to nourish our community,” said Annie Nichols, agricultural support manager for High Desert Food and Farm Alliance.

“You are also reducing the food miles that your food must travel to get to you, in turn decreasing the associated pollution and emissions associated with transportation.”

With the number of CSAs growing in Central Oregon, it’s important to consider your individual needs when it comes to creating the relationship between a farm and yourself. “Different farms will offer different options in terms of size, delivery method, and what they grow, so I would recommend visiting the farm’s websites to better understand which is the best fit for you. Many CSAs sell out quickly and typically they open for sign ups in February or March,” Nichols said. A number of farms accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits so that these programs are accessible to the entire community. Additionally, organizations such as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, are helping to promote food security and access in Central Oregon. The alliance makes the process of finding a CSA straightforward on its website.

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“Different farms will offer different options in terms of size, delivery method, and what they grow...”

FRESH, LOCAL FOOD ALL YEAR Just because the growing season comes to an end, doesn’t mean that finding food locally and sustainably needs to.

Year–round, indoor farmers markets such as Central Oregon Locavore also provide the space for farmers to sell food directly to customers. Agricultural Connections Harvest Boxes can be purchased one box at a time or with a weekly subscription.

Farmers markets in town are another way to build on customer–farmer relationships and get early access to fresh food. “The benefit for the vendors [at the Bend Farmers Market] is they have a space to sell directly to consumers,” said Marielle Slater, president of the board of the Bend Farmers Market.

Slater also said that some vendors at the farmers market have their own CSA and even use markets as a location for pickup. This means that, depending on your choice of CSA, you have the option to explore other local resources while picking up your share of produce.

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hen the Market Hall opened in NorthWest Crossing’s new block-wide development, The Grove, in May of 2021, it aimed to bring Bend together for a communal dining experience. Today, The Grove’s Market Hall is home to nine food and drink counters, carts and markets. Large community tables fill the Market Hall’s nearly 14,000 square feet, allowing groups and families to choose from multiple eateries while enjoying a shared experience. Later this summer, The Grove will unveil Ranch Butcher Chef, a modern butcher counter and restaurant, on the main floor of the Market Hall’s neighboring commercial building, Assembly. Here is more to know about the westside’s evolving shared dining space.

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THUMP COFFEE As one of the early Market Hall occupants, Thump Coffee serves the caffeinated classics and customer favorites found at their Downtown Bend and York Street locations.

Although their newest cafe is settled a mere half-mile from their bakery and roastery, Thump recognized the need for more options and convenience for local customers. “We love the foot traffic that comes in and, of course, the beautiful space,” said Anne Juárez, Thump Coffee’s Operations Manager. She added, “It couldn't be a better spot to build community.”

Customers love Thump’s Madagascar vanilla mochas, house-made chai lattés, and Mexican mochas—just to name a few. Their beans are locally roasted at their York Café, Roastery & Bakery, where baked goods are made fresh daily and delivered daily to the Market Hall.

And while Thump takes pride in the quality of their product, “The customers are so fun.

We love our neighboring businesses [with whom] we've had the pleasure of building relationships,” Juárez shared. Thump is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TRY: An iced coconut milk chai with a burrito bowl from Bend Breakfast Burrito.

WAYPOINT Date night meets après ski (or hike) at Waypoint, the Market Hall’s resident drinking establishment. When Bend Brewing Co.’s owner, Packy Deenihan, noticed the construction of The Grove, he first took note of its unique and modern architecture. After falling in love next with the concept of a dining hall, the idea for Waypoint was born. “We built Waypoint with the vision that it could be a place to bring a date and cozy up in one of our booths or a place where you can come down with the family and keep things ‘Bend casual,’” Deenihan shared.

Waypoint was the first indoor establishment to open at The Grove, with food cart Sunny’s Carello—now Sunny’s Italian Joint—parked outside. With a rotating cocktail menu, Waypoint’s resident mixologists develop new and unique libations three times per year.

Additionally, Waypoint has created its own private label for the cocktail lounge, Waypoint Spirits, distilled in Astoria. During peak hours, patrons can skip the bar line for beer, wine and cider from the new Beer Cave, adjacent to the bar counter.

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SUNNY’S ITALIAN JOINT New name, same fast-casual Italian-inspired eats. For more than two years, Sunny’s Italian Joint operated as a food cart under the name Sunny’s Carrello. After securing a spot at The Grove, they traded the cart for a counter and expanded their hours and menu. Co-owner and Chef Amy Wright has worked with many different cuisines during her 31-year tenure in the restaurant industry, but her heart belongs to Italian fare. “With all of the cuisines I have worked with and cooked with through my career, Italian-inspired food and fresh pasta have always been my favorite to cook,” said Wright, who owns Sunny’s Italian Joint with her partner, Courtney Wright.

The pasta alla vodka sauce is one of the most popular dishes at Sunny’s; followed by the roasted pork pasta, which takes 48 hours to simmer to perfection. All of their pasta—which is handmade in-house—can be made gluten-free, and many dishes are prepared dairy-free. Similarly, all sauces, dressings, desserts, focaccia and pizza dough are made in-house.

TRY: A Kingston Negroni from Waypoint Bar with the new primavera pasta from Sunny's Italian Joint.

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ELLY’S ICE CREAM Enter Grove’s Market Hall from its west-facing entrance, and the first thing you’ll notice is the irresistible aroma of freshly made waffle cones wafting through the Market Hall. Creative ice cream concoctions are the specialty at Elly’s Ice Cream: The Grove’s exclusive dessert counter. Owner Elly Sisney recognized a gap in the ice cream market—specifically in her home neighborhood of NorthWest Crossing—and decided to start her own shop.

With specialty sundaes such as the s’mores inspired Gone Glamping and their most popular ice cream flavor, Cookie Monster, Elly’s is more than just an ice cream counter—it’s a sweet tooth destination for children and adults alike. This summer, Elly’s will offer ice cream cakes by pre-order and catering for private events and parties.

TRY: A double scoop of toasted coconut ice cream after a curry dish from ThaiPas. Shown here is the Khao Soi Gai Northern Thai coconut curry noodles soup.

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Sebastian’s seafood case is likely to impress customers seeking hard-to-find seafood options; it’s often stocked with yellowfin tuna, snow crab, Alaskan sablefish, squid and Chinook salmon, among several other options. Additionally, Sebastian’s prepares in-house ahi poke, ceviche, seafood salads, and fresh dips and sauces. The cafe offers dishes like the popular fish and chips, swordfish sandwiches and fish tacos.

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BEND BREAKFAST BURRITO Grab and go breakfast burritos, burrito bowls, salads and sweet treats are at this mobile cart located inside the food court. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ELLY’S ICE CREAM Elly’s Ice Cream is a modern ice cream shop with nods to the classics and serving the very best ingredients. Open weekdays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Weekends 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

GREENLEAF JUICE This plant-based spot features smoothies, açaí bowls, juices, oatmeal and chia bowls, and soups and salads. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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LEFT COAST BURGER COMPANY Left Coast is your destination for diner-style burgers with all of the fixings, fries and milkshakes. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

THAIPAS Spice-lovers come here for authentic Thai street food served traditionally. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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SEBASTIAN’S SEAFOOD & SPECIALTY MARKET Your local market for all things seafood with a full-service seafood case, and ready-to-eat takeaway. Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SUNNY’S CARRELLO Chef Amy Wright celebrates the culture and food of Italy and Italian American specialties at this popular counter.

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WAYPOINT The second location from Bend Brewing company features BBC craft brews, fresh cocktails, and a curated wine list. Open daily at 3 p.m.

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Frosé All Day Boozy slushies steal the show at Boss Rambler Beer Club WRITTEN BY TERESA RISTOW

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ew beverages embody the summer season more than an icy cold slushy. Best slurped down with a big, colorful straw, slushies bring back a bit of childhood nostalgia on hot summer days. Add a little alcohol, and the slushy becomes all grown up, and a favorite choice for warm weather visitors to Bend’s Boss Rambler Beer Club. “When it’s ninety degrees outside here, it’s definitely a nice thing to help cool you down,” said Kate Molletta, who co-owns Boss Rambler with her husband, Matt Molletta, and brewer Jacob Bansmer. A few months after opening the beer club in 2019, the team rented a small slushy machine to do frosés for Fourth of July. “It was a single barrel machine, and it would sell out quickly, and it would then take an hour to do a new batch,” Kate said. After the holiday, the team invested in a twobarrel machine of their own, and then an additional three-barrel machine to meet the growing demand for the drink. Having five barrels going at the same time allows Boss Rambler to offer up a variety of flavors, including the traditional rosé-based wine slushies, POG (pineapple, orange, guava) rosé and champagnebased varieties such as the margarita-flavored, slush-a-rita. Those who prefer one of Boss Rambler’s award-winning beers can also partake in the fun by adding a slushy beer foam topper to their brew. Slushies come in a festive hurricane-style cocktail glass or in a group-sized pink flamingo bowl to enjoy with friends. For those on the go, slushies are packed up in a zip-top bag that holds a straw, like an “adult Capri Sun,” Kate said. Just remember not to slurp it down too fast, or else—brain freeze.

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1. Pour one bottle of rosé wine into a baking pan or ice cube tray and freeze overnight. The wine will not freeze solid because of the alcohol.

2. Create strawberry simple syrup by combining 1/2-cup water and 1/2-cup sugar and microwaving until bubbling, about 90 seconds. Stir until the sugar dissolves, add 1 cup freshly chopped strawberries and refrigerate overnight. Strain through mesh strainer.

3. In a blender, mix the (mostly) frozen wine, 4 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and blend. Pro tip: Add 1/4-cup vodka for an extra kick.

4. Add a straw and enjoy slurping the slush!

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Urban Meets Nature Painter Evan Namkung brings edgy art to Central Oregon

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or Evan Namkung, the pandemic ignited a passion that had been simmering in the background of his life. As a kid, he painted to have something to hang on the wall. As an adult, he’d lost the habit. Instead he focused on his job as a social worker and his off-hours activities as an avid ultrarunner, skier and searchand-rescue volunteer. When the pandemic hit, he suddenly had extra time to pursue his love of street art and graffiti. Namkung began painting murals on buildings and in

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people’s homes, as well as creating smaller images to paint on canvas.

“Last year the combination of being stuck at home during COVID and all the social stuff going on in the world became a confluence for me to see whether I could grow something organically and invest time in it,” he said. Grow it, he did.

In the past year, the self-taught artist’s vision has appeared on buildings, breezeways, in businesses and art venues, garnering appreciation among art lovers

who enjoy his fresh perspective on figures and the natural world.

“Evan brings a different dynamic to Bend. His work is edgy and raw and combines a duality of meticulous portraits with a street vibe,” said Lacey Champagne, owner of Layor Art + Supply.

“He captivates raw emotion and has a close connection with his viewers.”

Namkung grew up in Oakland, California, and moved to Bend in 2016 for a change of pace and to enjoy the outdoors.

He became involved with the mountain rescue unit of the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office Search and Rescue. He finds the volunteer work that he does there to be like his other hobby, long-distance trail running. “They are meditative activities where you can focus and complete something,” he said, in contrast to his job as a social worker with Deschutes County Behavioral Health, where he finds that the work is never finished.

When Namkung is not applying paint directly to a building, he makes art in his home-office-turned-studio in NorthWest Crossing. The space contains large canvases stacked against a wall, many with vibrant colors dripped, sprayed and splashed onto the surface, striking an incongruous feel in the tidy, clean room.

He starts each project by surveying stock images on the Internet for interesting faces and figures, often people who might otherwise be ignored by the mainstream. He builds a concept on his iPad and then moves a canvas outside for the messy part of spray painting and dripping blobs of color to create the background. Next comes a line drawing which he projects onto the canvas or a hardwood board. He finishes the composition back in the studio.

Namkung’s paintings have been displayed at The Grove in NorthWest Crossing, Layor Art and Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room. His murals adorn the Box Factory Breezeway and the City of Bend downtown parking garage. The latter work was part of the High Desert Mural Festival held last year

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“Painting balances what I need to keep myself healthy and happy.”

featuring artists of BIPOC and/or LGBTQ identity, said the festival’s founder and fellow artist Doug Robertson. “One of Evan’s main objectives was to highlight accessibility to the outdoors,” he said, referring to Namkung’s mural on the city garage which depicts a young African American girl looking up at a butterf ly, with a mountain range in the background.

“He’s merging city street art with traditional landscapes. He’s bringing something different with great technical skills,” Robertson said.

“His color palette is bright and bold; a needed voice in our community.”

When asked what his future looks like, thirty-nine-year-old Namkung says his ultimate dream is to become a full-time muralist. “Painting balances what I need to keep myself healthy and happy,” he said.

“Whether it’s the grit of city living, the diverse world of plants and animals, or anything in between, art constantly offers us chances to see our world differently.”

See evannamkung.com.

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Mixtape Mural An artist paints a compilation of musicians as a portrayal of unity WRITTEN BY KATRYNA VECELLA

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n his first visit to Bend in 2008, Erik Hoogen walked through the Silver Moon Brewing alley and envisioned painting a mural along the brick wall. He spoke with the Silver Moon Brewing owner, Tyler Reichert, who told Hoogen wall art was only allowed in the Maker’s District of Bend.

Fast forward to 2019, and Hoogen had built relationships with James Watts and Matt Barrett, who took over Silver Moon Brewing in 2013. Meanwhile, the city had loosened the mural code; Hoogen’s vision was ready to become reality.

“They lifted the ordinance and right away when [Watts and Barrett] got the news, they said, ‘I know who we want to paint our mural’,” said Hoogen. “I had planted those seeds years earlier, but destiny knew that I was going to paint a mural in that alley.”

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The alleyway now displays Hoogen’s “SMB Mixtape” with Side A and Side B: a monochrome compilation of portraits of ninety-nine famous musicians in remarkable realism, chosen so observers could find their favorite musician and appreciate the mural from their own perspective. Over four-month stints during the past two summers, Hoogen spent most of his time in the alleyway, drinking beer and painting. Typically, being an artist can be reclusive work, but Hoogen joked how often he’d hear an “excuse me,” followed by a request, or demand, naming the next artist he should paint. Often, he agreed.

Hoogen’s work was inspired by musicians and their ability to create common ground and unity between people. This was his criteria behind each idol he painted, including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh of The Wailers and Dolly Parton. “You think about these artists, about what they did. You think about

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their music and about how everyone’s together, and you’re looking at beautiful human beings from all races and nationalities,” said Hoogen.

“Everybody thinks they’re looking at music, but what you’re looking at really is the human race coming together—unity and positivity and love and rhythm to the people.”

When Hoogen decided on the mural theme, Watts and Barrett were quickly on board.

Given Silver Moon’s rapidly growing music scene, painting ninety-nine of the greatest musicians of all time was relevant, said Watts.

He and Barrett were immensely supportive through the painting process, providing Hoogen with living space, paying for his gas and expenses and offering an open bar along with a generous paycheck. They even welcomed Hoogen’s dog, Bubba, who has since passed but can be found in the mural.

Hoogen attributes the ability to paint with consistency for eight months to the support and opportunity to be comfortable and himself at Silver Moon. “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, staying consistent,” said Hoogen.

“To just get in the zone and dial one after another perfectly became really powerful for me, especially with outdoor house paint in ninety-degree heat that dries in a second. I felt like the universe painted the whole thing, and I just channeled it.”

There’s still an unpainted section in the alleyway that Hoogen intends to return to.

Perhaps the mural will be “Bonus Tracks” featuring additional musicians, or a completely different theme—observers will have to see for themselves in the upcoming years. As for this summer, Hoogen will be painting a mural for a private home project called River Sol, located near First Street Rapids.

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“Everybody thinks they’re looking at music, but what you’re looking at really is the human race coming together—unity and positivity and love and rhythm to the people.”

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The High Desert Museum Celebrates Forty Years

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“Lair: Light and Art” of Stephen Hendee Through the end of November, visitors to the High Desert Museum can view the new exhibit “Lair: Light and Art” of Stephen Hendee. The exhibition was revealed in May during the museum’s forty year anniversary. Created exclusively for the museum, the exhibit is an exploration of the high desert landscape through an abstract vision of light and sound. Walking through the art installation, visitors will experience the landscape through Hendee’s interpretation and notice implications of growing environmental issues affecting the high desert today. “Lair” inspires the pairing of art and science in one unified piece for all to discover. See highdesertmuseum.org .

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For forty years, the beloved High Desert Museum has been our local observer and interpreter of Central Oregon’s history, culture and environment. In that time, the museum has grown to national renown and acclaim, including accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums and recognition as a 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Sciences finalist. It’s an institution beyond worthy of a celebration.

In May, the museum celebrated forty years since opening its doors in 1982. Back then, the museum was a dream pushed forward by Donald Kerr, a naturalist from Portland. Now, it exists as a time capsule held together by the culture, art and historical significance of the high desert landscape. “Anniversaries provide the opportunity to look back at all that’s been accomplished and to celebrate together,” said Nelson Mathews, the museum board chair.

As the museum looks back over forty years of deepening the appreciation for art, culture and wildlife—and their mission of representing each of these accurately—it was a full circle moment truly deserving of recognition and celebration. Guests at the event had the opportunity to share their favorite “Museum Moments,” which were kept to share with future visitors. See highdesert.org.

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“Coexistence and Regeneration” at the Pine Meadow Ranch A new lecture series examines the coexistence of connections between art, history and ecology. Presented by the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture and The Roundhouse Foundation, “Coexistence and Regeneration” runs through the end of September. “Our selected speakers are a great fit for our program theme this year, helping to provide fresh perspectives and new connections,” said Ana Varas, the arts project coordinator for PMRCAA. “Here at the Ranch, we concern ourselves with how to instill ethical relations of production and explore the role artists, culture bearers, scientists, scholars and researchers play in nourishing radical imagination and facilitating transformative change. The lecture series will help bring these concepts to life over the next few months.”

Speakers come to the series with vast knowledge and acute expertise on varied topics. In July, the topic is “Coexistence and Regeneration: Learning from rural voices.” In September, attendees will listen to a lecture about “Rethinking fire.” The focus of the series is also the topic of the PMRCAA’s artist in residency program which requests artistic and scientific proposals to streamline the preservation of the local ecosystem.

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Madras High School Introduces an Indigenous Language Class Madras High School is trying to revive the endangered Ichishkiin language in the classroom based on the belief that with language comes history. Last school year, Madras High School began offering an Indigenous language class taught by Dallas Winishut, which will be continuing into the fall. Over time, Ichishkiin, one of three languages historically spoken within the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation, has deteriorated within the community. Believing that language is a gateway to tribal history, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has previously offered Ichishkiin, among other languages attributed to the culture and tradition, in K-8 programs. This new option allows the language to be streamlined throughout students’ learning, creating less chance for it to be lost in education. By implementing this class, the teachers hope that the preservation of those memories and significance of the history will also be protected.

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Center for the Arts Proposes a New Building In May, Central Oregon Center for the Arts held a series of town hall meetings conducted by the Arts Consulting Group for a proposed Center for the Arts building. COCA’s mission is to bring the arts, whether that be musical, theatrics or other performing arts, to Central Oregon for all to celebrate. The organization has had a long-time mission to create a sustainably designed, physical space of inclusivity for the performing and visual arts. The dream is for a building that will be the host of a performing and visual arts space geared towards the diverse cultural needs of Central Oregon. The building will accelerate the diversity of culture and inclusivity in Central Oregon, bringing talent and passion to the forefront of the community. The “discovery study” held at the town hall meetings this past spring explored topics such as location, size and financing, relying on valued resident input. Currently seeking sponsorships for the building on their website, COCA wants to bring the experience of the arts to Central Oregon, and make the building a fixture of the surrounding cities. See cocarts .org .

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