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Photo of the Week
|  Northern Spotted Owl
This pretty, innocuous bird sparked a bitter controversy in the 1980s and 90s, when loggers and environmentalists were pitted against each other in an unhappy battle of "jobs vs. owls."
Known as an indicator species, the spotted owl's presence gauges the health of old growth forests, and the bird was ultimately placed on the Federal Endangered Species List. More.
Photo Credit: John and Karen Hollingsworth |
Road Trip
| North Central Oregon
 Question: What is south of Biggs, north of Bend, and wild as the west was when it was won? If you said nothing, you'd have been wrong. Answer: Oregon road trippers have collected adventures and anecdotes from
Maupin to Condon and all points in between. Once known disparagingly as
the land of the Bhagwan Rajneesh and Rolls Royces, now the spartan
beauty of north central Oregon calls only to those who prefer their
landscapes wide open - like the hearts of the people who live there. Highlights of this area include the agricultural community of Condon, the wild Deschutes rides of Maupin/Imperial River Co., and the tremendous hospitality of Wilson Ranches Retreat - a working ranch and homey bed & breakfast. If you stop by the latter, be sure to ask Nancy & Phil about cow tipping ... and tell 'em Mike and Kyla sent you! READ MORE. |
Featured Events
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Hillstomp: Portland Bluegrass Band
Dinner & Music at Elk Lake ResortSaturday, September 11
Every Saturday night this summer, Elk Lake Resort hosts a barbecue on
their deck with live music while the sun drops from the sky and Mt.
Bachelor and South Sister rise above the tree line. It's an unbeatable
stage to enjoy the last Saturdays of summer.The resort serves natural half-pound burgers and boasts "the best ribs in the
Northwest." So popular these ribs, your hosts suggest you arrive no
later than 5 pm for your serving; they go quickly. READ MORE
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Mid-Week Escape
| Last-Chance Rafting on the Lower Deschutes River
 The weather is warming up in the Maupin area and you have the chance for a last hurrah on the Deschutes River. Imperial River Co. is offering readers of Oregon Lakes & Rivers 50% off lodging and a whitewater rafting trip for two. But you must go mid-week and before September 15, 2010. SEE DETAILS HERE. See other 50% offers here, without the same restrictions. |
Featured Recipe
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With berries in high season, this is the perfect
time to whip up
something refreshing, full of healthful things and "yummalicious."
Garnish
with fresh raspberries and mint for a simple and elegant
dessert. GET THIS RECIPE. Recipe courtesy of Debbie Dersham, Eagle Rock Lodge. Photo courtesy of Nugget Markets.
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