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The Outback Journal

Fresh Stories, Local Highlights, Riding Tips, Must-See Spots, and Hidden Gems that showcase why Lake County is such an incredible place to live and ride.

Event Recap

2026 Tour de Outback: Ride Recap

174 riders, five routes, live music two nights running, and the mildest weather Lake County has served up in years. The full story of the 2026 Oregon Tour de Outback, plus this year's Photo Contest winners.

July 30, 2026
Community

Small Town, Big Ambitions: Lakeview's New Wheels-In-Motion Skatepark

How a Lakeview Rotary idea in 2022 became a $585,000 community-built skatepark — and what riders will see when they roll past it during the event.

May 28, 2026
Destination

The Darkest Skies in America Are Right Here in Lake County

Lake County is home to the largest certified Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world — 2.5 million acres of Bortle 1 skies where the Milky Way casts shadows on the ground.

April 29, 2026
Destination

Explore Lakeview: Oregon's Hidden Gem in the Outback

At nearly 4,800 feet, the "Tallest Town in Oregon" offers hot springs, towering rim rock, wildlife refuges, and a small-town welcome that makes you want to extend your stay.

March 10, 2026
Cycling Guide

How to Prepare for Your First Gravel Ride

From tire pressure to pacing strategy, everything you need to know before your wheels hit the dirt for the first time.

February 3, 2026
Exploration

The Wild Beauty of Lake County: Oregon's Last Frontier

Pronghorn antelope, 2,500-foot fault scarps, dark sky sanctuaries, and hot springs — welcome to the most stunning landscape most Oregonians have never seen.

January 12, 2026
Cycling Culture

5 Reasons Gravel Cycling Is the Fastest-Growing Sport in America

From a niche curiosity to a billion-dollar industry — why riders everywhere are ditching the pavement and hitting the dirt.

December 7, 2025

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