Our recent two-week adventure was everything we had hoped and had planned for—a perfect blend of awe inspiring landscapes, family, and unforgettable wildlife. Starting from our home in Bend, Oregon, we set off on a 2,300-mile loop that took us to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, with…
Read MoreThis weekend was my partners birthday. We went to a nice local Italian restaurant, Trattoria Sbandati. It was an amazing and authentic dinner with excellent service. If you are ever in beautiful Bend Oregon and want amazing Italian food and unrivaled service, Trattoria Sbandati will delight you. On…
Read MoreFall is in full swing here in Central Oregon, and it’s not just the changing leaves that make this time of year special. Alongside the vibrant yellows and reds of autumn leaves as well as larch pine needles, the region’s rivers and streams are alive with the incredible…
Read MoreLast night, I was at a concert here in Bend, Oregon, with expectations set on seeing Citizen Cope, but it was an experience far beyond what I anticipated. I was there primarily for Citizen Cope, a band I’ve always enjoyed, but I walked away with a newfound appreciation…
Read MoreThis past weekend was all about the outdoors. On Saturday, I kayaked 8 miles on a crystal-clear Cascade lake, where the water was as cold as it was stunning. Then, on Sunday, we hiked 7 miles with a 2,000-foot elevation gain into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. With a…
Read MoreIt has been a heatwave where I live in the mountains of Central Oregon and people including myself have been hitting the Cascade Lakes and river to cool off. I have never seen so many people floating the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District of Bend Oregon.
Read MoreSummer feels like it hit all of a sudden here in beautiful Central Oregon. We had it snow nearby in the last two weeks with low temps in the 20-30s. but in the past few days the temps hit the 90s and it appears everyone took notice and…
Read MoreLast Friday evening, Stefanie, our two dogs, and I embarked on an adventure to Lava Lake in the Cascades, just a short drive from our home in Bend, Oregon. The area had just emerged from winter, was the perfect for our outing, especially with the potential of a…
Read MoreThe past two weeks have been filled with unseasonably cold weather with a bunch of snow followed by freezing rain and ice. Here are a few photos of the growing snow at our home and playing in it. Now it’s time for us to escape to warm up.
Read MoreThe local Bend Oregon fire department brought a fire engine and Santa to my neighborhood last night. They were doing a canned food drive. We donated some cans of food to the good community holiday effort and program to help others in our community. Poor Coho, our goofy…
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