National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald discovers that Central Oregon's wild terrain is the ultimate playground, ...

CNN released a list of the 10 best towns to visit in America in 2025, including one Central Oregon city with “go-play-all-day energy." ...

From whitewater rafting to riverside dinners and leisurely farmers market strolls, this hidden gem of a town offers something for everyone.

A recreation engineering team has recommended structural fixes and repairs to prevent hazards and increase use at Bend ...

Outdoor enthusiasts can follow their bliss in Bend, a ruggedly beautiful oasis of seriously fun activities, food and ...

Big changes are coming to the corner of California and Sherman Avenues, where the City of North Bend is preparing to ...

The amount of water flowing in the Deschutes River river peaked in early June at around 1,770 cubic feet per second, measured ...

Roughly 250,000 people float the Deschutes River through Bend in Central Oregon each summer. Many lose belongings along the way. But thanks to some dedicated local divers, some treasured items are ...

Nathan Powell, Norfolk parks and recreation director, demonstrates how to surf the Norfolk whitewater park. NORFOLK, Neb. — In years past, the North Fork of the Elkhorn River was little more ...

Summit Surf Team member Kellin Struhs slashes a frontside turn during practice at the surf wave at the Bend Whitewater Park Friday morning. Bend is nearly 200 miles and a four-hour drive from the ...

Now there are some in the area who are looking to replace two of those dams with whitewater recreation parks. Last year Clearly Ahead Development brought together 30 stakeholders in the region, ...

Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.