by Tracy Alexander | Aug 6, 2025
For over 200 years the U.S. has been trying to figure out what to do with its “public” lands. From surveys to sales, grazing to natural gas development, national seashores to national parks, the U.S. has had a very complicated history of land use. Our public lands are...
by Tracy Alexander | Jul 24, 2025
Nestled on the lush lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum in vibrant downtown Bend, Oregon, this enchanting festival goes beyond the barrel to bring you an unforgettable celebration of craft beverages and whimsical fun. This year, The Little Woody Festival is going...
by Tracy Alexander | Jul 1, 2025
Amid the depths of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt formulated a bold plan for putting millions of unemployed Americans to work on the nation’s public lands. Between 1933 and 1942, over 86,000 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees...
by Tracy Alexander | Jul 1, 2025
The Gnomes are out in force for Labor Day Weekend and they are all heading to the Deschutes Historical Museum for The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider & Whiskey Festiva!l This local favorite event infuses the historic technique of brewing in aged wood barrels...
