Mark Morical

BEAVERTON — The Summit boys and girls teams each claimed Class 5A/4A state titles on Saturday at the Oregon high school water polo state championships at the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center. And for the boys, it was a Central Oregon sweep, as local teams claimed the top three spots with Mountain View placing second and […]

Madras East Hills is unlike almost any other mountain biking trail system in Central Oregon. Wood features, jumps and berms make it a haven for freeride mountain bikers, and its allowance of electric bikes makes it ideal for those who need a little extra help on the climbs. Located just east of Madras near Juniper […]

Bulletin staff report PORTLAND — With less than a month until the state championship races, the Summit boys and girls cross-country teams appear to be the favorites to bring home Class 5A state titles. The Storm dominated the Rose City Championship Invite at Portland’s Rose City Golf Course on Friday, winning both the boys and […]

The 11th annual Tetherow Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament is set for Tuesday at Tetherow Resort in Bend. The community tradition unites players, sponsors, and supporters for a day of golf and giving, all in support of the St. Charles Foundation’s Sara’s Project, according to a news release. Sara’s Project is a local initiative providing […]

Three Bend athletes will take center stage at next week’s Bend Film Festival in the premiere of “ADAPTED,” a new adventure documentary about “resilience, healing, and the unbreakable human spirit,” according to a news release. “ADAPTED” is a feature-length film that follows three athletes with spinal cord injuries as they attempt three daring outdoor expeditions. […]

The Summit boys and girls cross-country teams are coming off big wins at the Northwest Classic in Eugene as they prepare for the even bigger Nike Portland XC race on Friday at Blue Lake Regional Park near Gresham. Nike Portland XC will feature more than 100 high school teams from eight different states, with many […]

The Central Oregon Basketball Officials Association (COBOA) is in need of referees for youth basketball for the upcoming season. As youth basketball continues to expand across Central Oregon, so does the need for dedicated officials to keep the games running smoothly. COBOA currently serves 17 high schools and 21 middle schools throughout the region. Each […]

It’s nice to know that first-come, first-served campsites are still attainable, even in the most beautiful locations of Oregon. After coming up empty at popular Clear Lake, I found a prime spot just a few miles down state Highway 126 at Ice Cap Campground in the Willamette National Forest. It would become our base camp […]

For mountain bikers seeking a challenging, rugged backcountry experience at high elevation, the Charlton Lake Loop is a perfect ride.

Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge is similar to hiking in Central Oregon: So many options exist, it is hard to know where to begin. I find it’s best to rely on the locals. On a recent visit to see my family in Vancouver, Washington, I spent a day hiking with my sister and her […]