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Why is paint on the trees a good thing for mountain bikers?

Why is paint on the trees a good thing for mountain bikers?
Contributed by Melanie Fisher. She has lived in Bend for 15 years and was previously the co-owner of Cog Wild Bicycle Tours. When Melanie is not representing Central Oregon Trail Alliance on the DCFP Steering Committee as one of our Recreation seat holders, you will find her on her mountain bike enjoying the beautiful scenery…
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Oregon 2020 Wildfires

Oregon 2020 Wildfires
We know we are not alone in our sorrow and shock over the staggering loss of lives and property due to the wildfires ravaging Oregon and the west coast. Our thoughts and heartfelt support go out to everyone impacted by the wildfires and for the personnel responding to the emergency. While there are no active…
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BendFilm Festival screening of Rebuilding Paradise

BendFilm Festival screening of Rebuilding Paradise
We've partnered with BendFilm Festival for a unique (social-distance-friendly) viewing opportunity of Ron Howard's latest documentary, Rebuilding Paradise. The film follows residents of Paradise, CA, as they recover from 2018's devastating Camp Fire. Wildfire was here before us, and for Central Oregonians, an out-of-control wildfire threatens the values we care about and the forest itself.…
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Preventing Human-Start Fires

Preventing Human-Start Fires
Preventing Human-Start Fires This Summer Contributed by our partners at Project Wildfire  Thanks to an unfortunately warm and dry spring, Central Oregon's summer temperatures are predicted to be hotter and drier than previous conditions. While wildfire season may be off to a slow start, that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear, yet. The bulk of…
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