Discover Your Forest & Deschutes National Forest launch the first wildland fire camp for young women. Learn more here.

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The Summit is open at Mt. Bachelor, making this the earliest opening in over a decade. Learn more here.

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The Oregon town of Antelope has been certified as Oregon’s first International Dark Sky Community. Learn more here.

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A Bend couple is has patented a new patio heater that runs on wood pellets. Learn more here.

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The Bend Firefighters are hosting their annual Mustache Bash at 10 Barrel Brewing on Tuesday, 5-9p.m. Learn more here.

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The Real Taste of India in Bend has added an Indian grocery section! Learn more about it here.

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28 dogs from an Oklahoma shelter have found their way to Central Oregon with Street Dog Hero. Learn more here.

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Bend’s former Cracker Barrell will become a culinary hub for Central Oregon, with rentable space for local chefs and home cooks alike. Learn more about the plans here.

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Mt. Bachelor is set to open to passholders this Friday Nov. 15 – the earliest opening day since 1998. Find out more here!

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More than 250 steelhead were captured for relocation at Pelton Dam on the Deschutes River; this is the largest steelhead return on the Deschutes since 1960s. Learn more here.

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