By Erin Rook, Source Weekly We like to imagine that “outdoor recreator” and “nature lover” are mutually inclusive terms. Unfortunately, some people are not so humbled by… Read more “Serial Vandal Defaces National Parks with Acrylic Paintings”
Category: Outside
Wide Open Spaces
Advocates make the case for greater wilderness protections By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The rugged expanses of the American West have long supported local economies through rural… Read more “Wide Open Spaces”
I’ve Never…Gone Sailing: Harnessing the wind with the Hobie sailing kayak
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As a child, I didn’t spend much time on boats. In fact, if you don’t count rides at Disneyland (e.g. Pirates of… Read more “I’ve Never…Gone Sailing: Harnessing the wind with the Hobie sailing kayak”
Speed Cycle: Criterium brings cyclists flying through downtown
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The 35th Annual Cascade Cycling Classic has arrived. Like many cycling events, it brings a large number of people and bicycles to the… Read more “Speed Cycle: Criterium brings cyclists flying through downtown”
I’ve Never…Shot a Gun
Playing cowboy with the Pine Mountain Posse By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As the first child born to overprotective parents, I am naturally predisposed to approach life… Read more “I’ve Never…Shot a Gun”
Rollin’ Down the River: Freedom Float brings the most casual floaters into its current
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Floating down the Deschutes isn’t just the average Bendite’s favorite summer pastime, it’s also a part of the city’s history. Starting in… Read more “Rollin’ Down the River: Freedom Float brings the most casual floaters into its current”
I’ve Never. . . Worked Out With the Navy SEALs
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The first time I played the popular drinking game “I’ve Never,” I was a high school sophomore, and instead of taking shots,… Read more “I’ve Never. . . Worked Out With the Navy SEALs”
Walking on Water: Stand-up paddle boarding graduates from leisurely to legit
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly One by one, novice stand-up paddle boarders ease their boards onto the chilly Deschutes River. “If you’re going to try to stand… Read more “Walking on Water: Stand-up paddle boarding graduates from leisurely to legit”
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