The Deschutes River isn’t just a place to cast a line—it’s a living legacy. For Warm Springs tribal member and fly fishing guide Matt Mendes, it’s an unbreakable bond forged through cultural traditions and generations on the water. He first picked up a fly rod at his grandfather’s side—a Native guide who opened miles of this river to others. Today, Matt continues that legacy through guiding, restoration, and community work. This Indigenous People’s Day, we invite you to hear Matt’s story: visitb