Discover the beauty of Bend and the Deschutes River, a popular summer destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Float, kayak, or paddleboard in this scenic area.
Discover how Central Oregonians beat the summer heat with the Deschutes River. This 252-mile waterway offers locals and tourists a refreshing escape to float, paddle, and swim.
Learn about the 105-year-old dam in Bend and 16 other Oregon dams at high risk of collapse. Find out how pending state law aims to address the lack of emergency plans for catastrophic failures.
Oregon Carves a Path for Water Transfers in the West
Discover how water transfers in Oregon are revolutionizing the way limited water supplies are managed, offering legal avenues to lease and sell under-used water rights.
Exciting news for conservationists as native redband trout gain freedom to move between sides of North Canal Dam on Deschutes River in Bend after a century.
Discover the rich diversity of agricultural products raised by farm and ranch families in our state with the Farm Bureau, a leading agriculture organization.
Don't miss the pop-up art show by Weld Design at Liberty Theater in downtown Bend this weekend! Explore multi-disciplinary creations in a unique setting.
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure on the rapids this season! Whitewater rafting operators are anticipating a wild ride as rivers swell with spring showers and snowmelt in the West.
Experience the thrill of the Bend Whitewater Park's Green Wave with this newcomer's first attempt. Watch as he navigates the wave, waterfall, and shore in this adrenaline-pumping adventure.
$530,000 gift to help land trust protect Whychus Creek
The Deschutes Land Trust receives $530,000 gift for Campaign for Whychus Creek from Tom and Janet Montag of New York. Join the conservation effort today!
Proposal would require life jackets for all river users
Stay safe on the Deschutes River and other waterways in Oregon by wearing a life jacket or risk a $30 fine. Learn about the proposed law change by the Oregon Marine Board.
Editorial: Deschutes River Settlement: An Uneasy Truce
Discover the latest snowpack data in Oregon from the U.S.D.A. NRCS. Deschutes and Crooked River basin at 126% of median, with normal to above-normal levels in all basins. Stay informed on winter conditions.
Discover the dramatic decline in redband trout population in the Crooked River below Bowman Dam. Learn about the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife survey results from 2013 to June 2021.
