While crossing the bridge at the Old Mill, I saw this kayaker about to come through under the bridge. I saw this kayak at the Christmas Kayak Parade on Friday but it was so dark it was hard to see. Today it was earlier in the day and the water on the river was like …
Day 342 – Christmas Kayak Parade
Bend is a big sporting town. You will find people participating in any number of outdoor activities from hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking . . . you name it, we do it. That is one of the things I love about this town. Every year, some brave souls bundle up, decorate their kayaks, and join …
Day 232 – Road Trip
It was a gorgeous day today and we decided to take a little drive in the afternoon. We hadn't been around the Cascade Lakes recently so we took the 83 mile circle drive. Our first stop was at the Osprey View Point at Crane Prairie Reservoir. It has been 11 years since I was last …
Day 111 – A “Teaser” Summer Day
What a treat it was today to have a little taste of summer. Blues skies, sunshine, and temperatures in the 70's. I decided to walk a portion of the Deschutes River Trail that I haven't been on in quite some time. It's an easy walk along the Deschutes River. Because it was such a beautiful …
Day 57 – Kayaking
After a day of snow yesterday, the sun came out today. It's still cold, but a very pretty day. While visiting the park, some hardy gentlemen arrived with their kayaks in tow. The Deschutes River is a great place for whitewater rafting and kayaking, if you know what you're doing. These guys obviously did. The …
