Adventures in Oregon and Beyond
Gadabout Serene Adventures, owned by Robin and Danita Parker, is a unique way to see Oregon and other parts of the Northwest. They make all the arrangements, make all necessary reservations and fill up...
View ArticleThe Cascade Lakes Highway is open today (June 1)
Word from the County came yesterday that the Cascade Lakes Highway will be open to through traffic today at noon. Of course just because it’s the first of June doesn’t mean all the snow is out of the...
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Black Butte Ranch’s new Lakeside Complex
Last week I was invited out to Black Butte Ranch to tour the newly-renovated Lakeside Complex, located next to the Lodge which includes a new pool, activity center, and the Lakeside Bistro, which is...
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Press release: Open house for information on Murphy/Parrell roundabout
If you live in the southeast part of town, there is an open house meeting providing information about upcoming roundabout construction that will be taking place at the intersection of Murphy Road and...
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The Tourism Issue
This summer seems to have been the tipping point for tourism in Bend—namely, that we are starting to see backlash against the number of tourists and the possibility is being raised that too much...
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Neff Road closure starts this week, for 2-3 months
The City of Bend has posted the latest closure starting this week for the eastside sewer line project: Neff Road, the westbound lane between Medical Center Drive and Purcell Boulevard. Beginning the...
View ArticleSpeed limit changes in Bend
The City of Bend issued a press release today about speed limit changes for the city. There are only four stretches of road being reduced by 5 MPH, on the south side of town. Here’s the release:...
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Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road Closing Nov. 19
Word came down this week from the County Road Department on the date (this coming Monday) on the winter mountain road closures: The Deschutes County Road Department plans to close the Cascade Lakes...
View ArticleOne step closer to a Transportation Bond Measure for the May election ballot
I don’t often post press releases from the City here, but the one I received today is interesting as it relates to traffic issues as well as a potential May bond issue. Titled “Bend City Council Takes...
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