Heading exterior: Paddling, views at Hosmer; enjoyable driving at Wanoga

Heading exterior: Paddling, views at Hosmer; enjoyable driving at Wanoga

Published 3:45 pm Thursday, August 28, 2025

More scorching climate is on the horizon this weekend and into subsequent week. Thanks to rain Monday, the smoke cleared and progress of the Flat Fire was stalled. I hate to be the bearer of unhealthy information (I like to go away that for my noisy neighbors), however firefighter crews have but to completely include the fireplace, so hold an eye fixed out for extra smoke this weekend.

Temperatures are anticipated to edge near 90 levels Fahrenheit this weekend with an opportunity of some overcast skies. By Monday, highs are predicted to achieve into the 90s via the center of subsequent week. And clear skies ought to return.

If smoke does blow in, low-exertion workouts like strolling, paddleboarding and swimming are well being aware choices for these trying to protect their lungs and with out entry to indoor train choices.

Below are some really useful spots for recreation this weekend.

Wanoga trails are enjoyable, some say funner

Come late summer time in Central Oregon most of the space’s mountain bike trails get fairly blown out resulting from overuse and dry climate. Fortunately, latest rains have improved path situations and, in keeping with studies on bendtrails.org, the Wanoga space trails are driving nice. Popular downhill path Tiddlywinks is ideal for adrenaline junkies searching for some air and flowy enjoyable. Either as a shuttle or paired with the two-way technical Funner path, this loop may hold you busy all day.

Other path choices within the space embody Tyler’s Traverse, Storm King, Lone Wolf and Dinah Moe Humm. Most of those trails are intermediate degree, aside from the knowledgeable Lone Wolf. Lower down are some newbie trails, Catch and Release and Steve Larsen, which additionally might be related to the Deschutes River path through forest service roads and Sunriver by Afternoon Delight.

Whether parking at Wanoga Sno-park, Green Gate, Storm King or Tyler’s trailheads, this path system provides a wide range of satisfying and technical driving for all ability ranges. Enjoy the contemporary air and late-season driving.

Recent stockings in Fall River

Anglers report good and constant fishing on the Fall River this summer time because of month-to-month trout stockings, in keeping with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) web site.

Most fly-fishers catch rainbow and brown trout on the Fall River. Anglers recommend the best strategies have been nymphing and stripping small streamers with mild fluorocarbon tippet, in keeping with ODFW. With these hotter temperatures, anglers ought to hold an eye fixed out for Pale Morning Dun hatches and dry fly alternatives to make use of as bait.

The river is restricted to fly-fishing with barbless hooks. ODFW has observed a rise in lures getting used within the Fall River and want to remind anglers that using lures and bait is prohibited.

Fishing spots on the Fall River are a few 40-minute drive from Bend. The river converges with the Deschutes River simply north of La Pine.

Check out the ODFW’s website for extra fishing studies.

Padding with fishing, views at Hosmer Lake

During scorching summer time days, we in Central Oregon have loads of alpine lakes to select from to flee the warmth. One, of many, alpine lakes value testing is Hosmer Lake.

Described as “a hidden jewel of green and blue surrounded by dark green forest” on the Deschutes Nation Forest web site, Hosmer definitely is a magnificence. The lake provides nice views of Mount Bachelor, the South Sister and Broken Top, and one of the best ways to expertise these views is through a canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Cruising alongside the floor, paddlers may even be capable of see giant fish within the lake in addition to considerable wildlife and waterfowl within the space.

As for fishing, Hosmer Lake was stocked with rainbow trout in August. ODFW encourages anglers to make use of callibaetis and damsels as they’re an integral a part of the weight loss program at Hosmer. The lake is restricted to fly-fishing solely with barbless hooks and is catch-and-release for all species.

Hosmer Lake is a few 45-minute drive from Bend.

Other lakes value testing this weekend are Devils Lake, for a quieter paddle or dip, and close by Sparks Lake, which might be a greater wager for motor boaters. (Just don’t go racing across the lake — there’s a 10 mph velocity restrict.)

For a full record of situations up to date commonly, go to bendbulletin.com/conditions-report.

Ian Haupt: 541-617-7821 or [email protected].