Fitness

Unplug to Reconnect

The Joy of a Tech-Free Summer Article by Julie E. Furnas Keeping kids unplugged from devices during the summer is challenging yet rewarding. Coming up with practical and engaging ideas to create a tech-light summer takes planning, structure and often advice from professionals. Because summer is less structured, the reliance on tech to engage kids at home can create conflict around devices that are hard to put down. On days or weeks when there are no camps, no outdoor trips or activities...

Life + Culture

Happy Feet, Paws & Hooves

Refreshing Watermelon Recipes for Kids, Pups and Ponies Article by Lynette Confer Looking for a refreshing, nutrient-packed snack? Watermelon might be the perfect treat. Originally from Africa, this hydrating fruit is now grown in warm climates around the world. Sweet, juicy, and full of health benefits, it’s a great addition to simple recipes that kids—and even a few pets—will love. Watermelon contains more lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant...

Wellness

Keep Your Pet Healthy in the High Desert

Tips to Keep Your Furry Family Members Thriving This Summer Article by Sue Baldani When Dr. Brent Post, DVM, acquired High Desert Veterinary in Bend two years ago, he was excited to share the knowledge he had gained from his 15 years of experience as a veterinarian. “ I just love working with animals,” he says. “I think they're endlessly fascinating.” He also enjoys meeting and establishing relationships with pet parents, as well as educating them on keeping their pets healthy in the high...

Fitness

Give Your Dog a Job

Why Our Canine Companions Crave More Than a Walk Article by Lynette Confer In Bend, it’s no secret – we love our dogs. Known as one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, Bend has earned the title of “Dog Town USA.” Whether it’s a morning run along the river trail, a paddleboard cruise down the Deschutes, or lounging on the patio of your favorite brewery, you’ll find dogs happily by their humans’ sides, soaking up the Central Oregon lifestyle. But beneath the surface of this canine...

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...