Fitness

Adventures on the Trails

Push Your Limits on These 20+ Mile Mountain Bike Rides in Bend Article by Travis Reill | Photography by James Montes De Oca With hundreds of miles of singletrack, Bend has become a mountain bike mecca in the Pacific Northwest. For those who live here, that means a seemingly endless amount of mountain biking trails to experience as we enter the 2025 season. If you want a new singletrack challenge on Bend’s westside, check out three of my favorite 20+ mile loops. Then, grab a trail map and...

Life + Culture

Motorcycle Musings

Reflections on Life Lessons Learned Through a Motorcycle's Restoration Article and Photography by Orion Tupper Sometimes, growth looks like a half-disassembled motorcycle sitting in my garage. It’s scratched, dented, weathered, and imperfect, but so am I. And maybe that’s why I see so much of myself in this little 1986 Suzuki Savage, a single-cylinder street bike that’s smaller than what I’m used to but full of potential. I didn’t buy this bike because I needed it. I bought it because I...

Wellness

Exploring New Horizons

Daytryp Health Offers Alternative Healing Options for Often Difficult to Treat Mental and Physical Health Conditions Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Natalie Stephenson In a groundbreaking shift from conventional medicine, emerging mind-expanding therapies are quietly ushering in a new class of healing practices that offer those grappling with treatment-resistant depression, chronic pain, PTSD and many other difficult diagnoses renewed hope  – opening the door to deep healing...

Life + Culture

A Home on the Road to Explore New Places

Beaver Coach Named One of Top Five RV Dealerships in North America Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Shadow Bear Media A competitive skater growing up, Ty Kelly traveled from event to event in a travel trailer. Today, he is the owner, along with his wife Jodie, of Beaver Coach Sales in Bend. Last year Beaver Coach Sales was named one of North America's top five Blue Ribbon RV dealerships. “We've been in the top 50 for six or seven years and that was a big deal,” he says. “Being in the...

Food + Beverage

Sips Cocktail Catering

Custom Signature Cocktails and Mobile Catering for Memorable Events Article by Julie E. Furnas It's been said that if you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. For Ryan Johnson, owner and operator of Sips Cocktail Catering, mixing the perfect drink for people is ‘getting paid to have fun!’ Putting together the perfect signature cocktail for a bride and groom, a corporate holiday party or a fundraiser is what drives Johnson to do what he does. “Creating a unique drink...

Arts + Culture

Life in Pictures

A Legacy of Everlasting Love Letters Through the Camera Lens Article by Julie E. Furnas | Photography by Gary Calicott Bend Lifestyle magazine remembers Gary Calicott, who passed away on March 26, 2025. Calicott was a frequent photographer for the magazine and, beyond that, he photographed some of the most iconic spaces in Oregon and around the world. His ability to capture musicians at the right moment during concerts was uncanny and his images of wide-open spaces and starscapes were his...

Arts + Culture

Meet Marcus LeGrand

Stepping Up for Future Generations Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Natalie Stephenson In a world often driven by quick answers and surface-level understanding, a local educator stands apart – an unwavering advocate for curiosity, self-inquiry, and critical thought. More than just an educator, Marcus LeGrand acts as a catalyst for transformation, challenging those he mentors to dig deeper, question more, and engage the world with open minds and resilient spirits. He inspires those...

Fitness

Tips for Men’s Health and Wellness

Taking the Time to Balance Article by Lynette Confer True strength isn’t just built in the gym – it’s forged in the daily commitment to care for your body, sharpen your mind, and fuel your spirit. For too long, men have been conditioned to power through pain, bottle up stress, and put off doctor visits until something breaks. But real vitality does not come from ignoring the signals, it comes from tuning in. Taking care of your health is not just about living a longer life – it’s about living...

Life + Culture

Coming Full Circle

Bringing Life and End of Life Fully Into Focus Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Natalie Stephenson In a world that often shies away from conversations about death, one nonprofit is breaking the silence – offering grief literacy, end-of-life doula training and services, and a compassionate space to normalize discussions about life’s final chapter. The Peaceful Presence Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “reimagine and transform the way communities talk about...

Beauty

About Face

A Clear Vision of Health and Beauty   Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Natalie Stephenson A year after graduating college, where she majored in anthropology and minored in French, Dr. Tara Goecks traveled to Burkina Faso, West Africa, with the Peace Corps. This trip, which lasted two years, changed the trajectory of her life. “I was a health volunteer and worked in health clinics in a remote village,” she says. “There, I saw a lot of different diseases and pathology and was able to...