LIVIN’ LIKE A LOCAL

Local folks in Sisters really enjoy the simple pleasures of life in our small town nestled amid the national forest. Most everyone enjoys getting out into nature — some going hard, some just taking it easy. Good food and good coffee are part of everyone’s perfect day — as is enjoying the ambience of town and visiting with friends and strangers alike.

Jarod Gatley — Photojournalist/athlete Jarod Gatley begins with a trek up to Hoodoo for spring snowboarding — photographing the sunrise from the top. After a morning on the snowboard, it’s time to grab lunch at Sisters Meat and Smokehouse, then take the bike out to ride the gravel to the Black Butte Trailhead. A hike up to the top of the butte is followed by dinner in town — and then some well-earned sleep.

Susan Cobb — Freelance writer Susan Cobb starts her day listening to NPR to wake up, then heads off to Fika Sisters Coffeehouse to meet with her sister and local friends. They enjoy their drinks and talk over issues of the day, then Susan heads off for a couple mile walk or a bike ride. She’ll cap the day off with a movie at Sisters Movie House & Café, then play a bit of solitaire before retiring.

T. Lee Brown — Writer  “I go to my favorite little stream and the spring that feeds it — and no, I’m not going to name it — with my son and and elder who is a close friend and has roots in the area going back decades. Then I have decaf at Sisters Coffee or Angeline’s Bakery and write and talk with people — strangers and otherwise.”

Jennifer Holland — Executive Director, Sisters Park & Recreation DistrictJennifer likes to start off a good day with a hike up Peterson Ridge Trail. Then she’ll simply walk around Downtown Sisters enjoying the shops and restaurants and soaking in the “quaintness” of our town.  “Hopefully it’s sunny and warm!” she says.

Tim Craig — Deputy Fire Chief,Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire DistrictTim Craig starts with coffee on the porch at his home in the pines outside town. Then it’s time to load up the bikes and head to the Peterson Ridge Trail to ride with his wife — who he says keeps him pushing hard on the trail. Then it’s off to town to enjoy lunch and maybe a beer before heading back home to fire up the grill and invite the neighbors over for a barbecue.