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Deschutes River Urban Corridor Hike #1
This hike gives an overview of the many ways the Deschutes River is used by our community. It’s an interpretive hike along the Deschutes River in Bend, with several stops that observe changes to the river over time. Stops include the canal diversions on the northern edge of town and the hydro power station on the southern edge of town. This is a 6-mile hike using the Deschutes River Trail. 200 feet of elevation gain. Meet near the canals on…
Find out more »Kayak Trip: River Habitat Health along the Upper Deschutes
Join the Coalition for the Deschutes and Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe for a water-based exploration of the Upper Deschutes, from Dillon to Benham Falls and back. This paddle will be co-lead by Mason Lacy, PHD and Toni Pennington, PHD. Mason will provide insight on the unique hydrology of the Deschutes, and discuss opportunities as well as barriers to restoration. Toni will discuss aquatic plants and water quality.
Find out more »America’s Great River Journeys with Tim Palmer
Tim Palmer is the award-winning author of 26 books about rivers, conservation, and adventure travel. He is a photographer of America's natural landscapes and a dynamic, inspiring public speaker. Recently four of his river photos were selected to appear in a new set of 12 USPS Wild & Scenic River Forever stamps that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic River Act. An inveterate river-lover, Tim has canoed or rafted on more than 300 rivers in the United States and western…
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