We climbed Four in One Cone for the first time in the middle of October, 2021. A moderate in and out hike with just over 1400 feet of elevation gain in 9 miles from the Scott Trailhead in the Three Sisters Wilderness, we looked forward to revisiting the area during the summer. The early spring s
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07/25/2022
We have hiked Black Crater yearly since 2020 and although not the longest hike, it is challenging. The full hike is 7.5 miles up and back, but each hiker gains 2322 feet in the 3.75 miles up. And hiking through the burned forest from the 2017 Millie Fire can be hot and dusty during summer months.
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07/18/2022
We try to hike the Cone Mountain Loop including Iron Mountain on a yearly basis, timing our hike to summer when the wildflowers are blooming. Located in the Willamette National Forest 20 miles east of Sweet Home on Hwy 20, this hike can be done multiple ways, but we opt for the longest route, par
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07/12/2022
The Market is Changing for Bend Real Estate Sales For many Brokers, the past two years of real estate sales in the Central Oregon area have felt like warp speed. The buyer frenzy in attempting to find a home that worked, writing as strong an offer as possible only to find out that the offer was
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07/06/2022
Cascade Hikes Open Up as Late Spring Snow MeltsThe late spring snow experienced in Central Oregon in 2022 resulted in a delayed opening of the trails in the higher elevations of the national forests and wilderness areas. But in early July, warmer temperatures have melted some of the snow and ena
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07/04/2022
