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West Bend Project (Thinning, Mowing and Fire)
As you ride through the Phil’s system of trails, you will notice ongoing tree thinning work or tree thinning that has occurred recently. This is all part of the West Bend Project, a 15-year forest restoration project to improve forest health and to create a buffer protecting our communities from wildfire. A combination of historical […]
Theodore Roosevelt Dam: Arizona’s Living Legacy
This is a must-watch video before doing this ride. It will truly connect you to the area!
The Story of Tumalo Creek
Learn about (3-minutes) the restoration of Tumalo Creek back to a healthy stream after the devastating Bridge Creek wildfire in 1979.
Gravel Girl’s Keys To Winter Cycling
Let’s be honest here; when we talk about winter cycling there are just a handful of us willing to brave the elements. I head out in the worst of winter storms to downhill or cross country ski, but find myself wincing at the thought of snow flurries on a bike. Let me walk you through […]
How a Dredge Works
Even for Caption O of Dirty Freehub, it took a bit to understand how a gold dredge works. Here’s a quick explanation.
The Ride! Rhyolite Rumble
This video will give you a flavor of the route, but it is not of the exact route.
A Tour of the Independent and Mother Lode Mines
A brief history, with great visuals, of the Independent and Mother Lode mines.
Wild & Scenic Rivers
Learn about how the Wild & Scenic River designation came about and why it is so important today. A must watch!
Columbia River Plateau Basalt
Massive lava flows covered much of the inland Northwest 17 million years ago. The basalt surged to the surface through fissures – like cracks in the bottom of a row boat. The stack of basalt layers is more than 2 miles thick at some locations. Learn a bit more about this geological feature in this 3-minute video.
Logging History
Get a really cool glimpse into Bend’s logging history in this video with Kelly Cannon-Miller of the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Bringing Back the Monarch
Wallowa County is my Paradise
The Beauty & Heritage of Wallowa County
The Horse Cure
An depth interview (45 min) with the Executive Director of Skydog Ranch.
Birds of the Klamath Basin
Cows!
At some time, you will come across cows on your ride, off to the side of the road, or maybe in the middle of the road. Now, what to do?? Not this! Encountered a cow that did not want us to pass. I got off my bike and head-butted her with my front tire. She […]
Guest Column: Let’s not lose the Skyline Forest
Skyline Forest is the place I ride my bike for a quick escape, the gravel between Bend and Sisters, the long way to ride to Tumalo Falls, the scenic way to ride to Tumalo Reservoir, and an easier climb to go see vast views of Black Butte. I’ve run across badgers, mule deer, elk and […]
The Forgotten Story of Pixieland: The Oregon Coast Amusement Park
The Oregon coast was once home to an amusement park that promised to be the Pacific Northwest’s answer to Disneyland. Despite the talent and heart that went into its development, the park shut down within just a few years. This documentary tells the full story of the defunct Pixieland park (and a lot more history), from its earliest inspiration to its long-lasting impact on the local community. This is a 57-minute documentary video, something to stream to your big screen!
Act Now to Save the Deschutes River
A 2-minute video detailing the threats to the river and what we can do to help. Get educated and advocate!
The Infamous Tumalo Reservoir!
Learn how a broken promise by a developer in the early 1900s led the state to build a reservoir that couldn’t hold water.
Deschutes Driftwood
A historic (~ 1916) Hollywood video telling the story of a hobo along the tracks of the Deschutes rail line. The video, produced by the American Educational Film Corporation, has excellent scenic footage! (Caution: This film contains insensitive and racial content indicative of the era.)
The Amanda Story
A telling of Native American history in the Oregon Central Coast and Yachats area through the story of Amanda.
Yachats – Gem of the Oregon Coast
A 1-minute video showcasing the sights and sounds of Yachats.
