(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Last Week of Summer Programs There are a few daily programs at the Museum that only take place during the summer. Don’t let them pass you by! Feel the brush of a raptor flying just overhead in the outdoor flight program Raptors of the Desert Sky. Gain a…
(Ridgewalkers: In Two Worlds) Life-saving Coast Guard missions. Hunting for a century-old treasure. The legend of Bigfoot — and an astonishing showdown involving hired hunters with a magical, otherworldly twist. Such is the gripping adventure of Oregon author Greg Walter’s newest novel titled Ridgewalkers: In Two Worlds. Striking the perfect balance between realism and otherworldly…
(Graphic | Courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Flavor, spice and everything nice to make your taste buds sing. Join Deschutes Public Library as we take a bite out of “Know Flavor” this September. Learn easy, microwave-friendly vegan recipes and attend a traditional Kimchi workshop. Uncover a world of flavor hiding in your spice cabinet and…
Writer Reflections on Desert Landscapes Celebrate this year’s Waterston Desert Writing Prize! Join us at the Museum on Thursday, September 22 at 5:30pm for an evening of readings from the Prize winner, Caroline Tracey, keynote speaker Kevin Fedarko and guest judge Raquel Gutiérrez. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize honors literary nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence,…
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Spend four days in September nurturing your creative side at Lost in Place. The Writing Ranch and High Desert Museum are offering a unique weekend writing intensive at PLAYA, an arts and sciences residency campus located on Summer Lake, Oregon. September 8-11, 2022 Daily generative writing workshops, led by High Desert writer and…
((L-R) Kevin Fedarko and Caroline Tracey | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is one of the most widely recognized and beloved landscapes. It is also surrounded by threats that include uranium mining activity, helicopter traffic and real-estate development. To explore this…
Lost in Place, a writing workshop, September 8-11, is now open for reservations. The workshop, presented by the High Desert Museum and Writing Ranch, will be held at PLAYA, an artists’ and scientists’ residency campus in Summer Lake, Oregon. High desert poet and writer Ellen Waterston will lead the writing intensive, which will include daily…
There is a beehive of activity at Roundabout Books this summer. That is the buzz behind the Head Start Book Drive. From a cozy spot in this independent bookstore in NW Crossing, children are entering wonderful new worlds and finding new summer adventures with each turn of the page. This is the fourth year that…
Discover the bounty, beauty and history of our PNW backyard this August with Deschutes Public Library. Hear about new and changing trails from hiking guru William L. Sullivan and embark on a guided tour of Newberry Caldera. Attend a savory cooking demonstration using berries and relive a first-hand account of Tillamook’s Cheese War. All programs…
(Ted Haynes | Photos courtesy of Ted Haynes) Pole Pedal Murder, the fourth book in Ted Haynes’ Northwest Murder Mystery series set in Bend, reached bookstores on July 12. Continuing characters from the previous books joyously compete in the annual Pole Pedal Paddle race (downhill ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, kayak and sprint) while attempting…
