Thrive Guide

Backyard Naturalist: Week #3

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. by Matt Porter OAS Staff As backyard naturalists, we are afforded an opportunity to also become stewards of the […]

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Mindfulness Monday: Connected Earth Meditation

Strengthen Your Inner Landscape with Connected Earth Meditation. Connect to those around you through the support of the earth in this meditation lead by OAS’ Kadee Mardula.  Practice 4: Connected […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Rimrock Trail

New routes highlighted weekly. by Hayley McClure OAS Staff This out and back paved trail is a great cycling option for those looking for a little more mileage, but also […]

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Backyard Naturalist: Week #2

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. by Matt Porter OAS Staff What a great week of nature observations, made even better knowing you all were […]

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Adaptive Cycle Options for Youth Riders

A beginning guide to adapting bikes for youth. by Kellie Standish OAS Staff Riding a bike can be a fun and exciting activity for youth and their families. It can […]

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Mindfulness Monday: Upper Body Release

Strengthen Your Inner Landscape with Upper Body Release. The upper body accumulates tension with so much screen usage, virtual meetings, Netflix binging and crafting. Kadee leads gentle, stationary movement to […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Riley Ranch

New routes highlighted weekly. by Hayley McClure OAS Staff The Riley Ranch Nature Reserve offers an opportunity to feel truly remote within Bend’s City Limits. Tucked away past a small […]

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Backyard Naturalist: Week #1

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. by Matt Porter OAS Staff Now more than ever, we need things that help to make us feel grounded. […]

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What if I’m not thriving?

A COVID-19 Survival Guide. By Leah Persichelli OAS Staff Welcome to the thrive guide! Say what?  You say you’re not thriving?  Not baking sourdough bread, having family game nights, and […]

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Mindfulness Monday: Chair Yoga

Strengthen Your Inner Landscape with Chair Yoga. With outdoor access starting to open up and each of us responsibly emerging from this sedentary time, stretch out your body as if […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Rockridge Park

New routes highlighted weekly.  by Hayley McClure OAS Staff If you’re a High Desert Spring enthusiast like me, and on the lookout to catch a few native wildflowers while they’re […]

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Catching up with OAS Paralympian Ravi Drugan

From Santiam Pass to the Swiss Alps by Pat Addabbo OAS Executive Director Ravi Drugan is a household name for many Oregon Adaptive Sports community members, but in recent winters […]

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