Food + Beverage

Winter Forest Elixir

A Fiery Craft Cocktail to Celebrate the Season Article by Julie E. Furnas The perfect cocktail for New Year’s Eve celebrations or even après ski as you cozy up by the fire, the Winter Forest Elixir is a simple, yet festive way to impress your friends and family. This fiery, craft cocktail uses local liquors, homemade ingredients and is a great addition to your seasonal menus! Ingredients for two cocktails: 4 ounces of Crater Lake Prohibition Gin 2 ounces of blackberry syrup (instructions...

Wellness

Peaceful Rest for Better Health

Sleep Apnea Solutions for a Healthy Night’s Sleep Article by Julie E. Furnas | Photography by Shadow Bear Media An estimated thirty million adults in the United States have a form of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that causes frequent pauses in normal breathing during sleep. Symptoms include snoring, daytime fatigue and gasping for air while sleeping. Surprisingly, only around six million people have been clinically diagnosed and are receiving some form of treatment for their symptoms. ...

Travel

Getting There Safely

Driving Tips for Central Oregon Winter Roadways Article by Lynette Confer 1.        Plan Ahead Before you head out across town or out of town, be sure to check the weather, the forecast and road conditions. Online, TripCheck.com offers information on road conditions, expected travel times, incident information, links to weather reports and live cameras around the state. Travel information is also available by dialing 511 or calling 800.977.6368 or 503.588.2941. 2.        Equip Your...

Arts + Culture

Wild Oregon Girl

Local Woman Uses Her Social Media Platform as a Force for Good Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Miguel Edwards In a time where social media often feels dominated by selfies and sales pitches, it’s refreshing to find someone using their platform to inspire, educate and lift others up. Even if you are not scrolling daily on Instagram or TikTok, you may have heard of local social media influencer, Renee Anderson, aka Wild Oregon Girl. Anderson’s influence is not about glamour or...