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A springtacular Bend, follow the fork to the farm, and play the art game
Ever notice how some things happen year after year, but you still look forward to them whenever they roll around? Birthdays. Mardi Gras. The 24-hour Christmas Story marathon on TNT. And of course, Springtacular at Mt. Bachelor.
Calling all snow warriors, stick an umbrella in it, and an uncommon dining experience
Here in Bend, we don’t just celebrate winter. We throw a massive party for it, complete with food, live music, snow sculptures, ice carving, kids’ games, RailJam, and a lot more.
Twitchin' for Snow, The Quest for Best Mac 'n Cheese, and More Cowbell
You can see it in their eyes. skiers and snowboarders are getting twitchy. They’re donning wool caps, gazing at the sky, and asking each other important questions like, “is that a snow cloud?” and “when will Mt. Bachelor open?” and “do these ski pants make my butt look big?”...
Hanging 10, Beer Runs & Pinot Envy
Because I have the coolest job on the planet, I got to have my first paddleboarding experience with the race directors for Bend’s two major standup paddle races...
Snowless Hikes, Hot Doggie Dates and Food Cartopia
Until the Cascade Lakes Highway is open where you can access hundreds of stunning hikes to waterfalls and placid lakes, there are 3,300 miles of ancient Juniper forests and extinct lava tubes...
August 2010
Summer's not over ... there's still a chance to enjoy the last bit of summer fun under the big, bright Bend sun over Labor Day and through the month of September. Come on over for one last hurrah to enjoy an outdoor concert along the river (Willie Nelson sings live Sept. 17), catch a wiener dog race, run a mountain trail, or sample some of Bend's finest brews.
July 2010
Summer is rockin' in Bend with plenty of new and exciting events, outdoor concerts, activities and more like the Bend Ale Trail and stand up paddle surfing. Don't forget to enter for a chance to win an adventure in Bend for two people that includes lodging at the new Oxford Hotel, recreation by Wanderlust Tours or Deep Canyon Outfitters and outdoor gear and clothing by Merrell, the official outfitter of Bend Adventures.
May 2010
We have an exciting summer coming up in Bend, Oregon starting off with Beards, Balloons and, of course, Beer. And, this is only June. To kick off a summer of fun in Bend, we're running a Bend writing contest and you could win a very cool trip to Bend, plus a writing contract with Trazzler.com (see below).
January 2010
To kick off 2010, we've compiled our Top 5 Winter Picks in Bend. What's your top winter pick in Bend? Share yours on Visit Bend's Facebook page or tweet us on Twitter and you could be enjoying a Bonfire on the Snow adventure for two by Wanderlust Tours--valued at $150 (see Pick #1 for the scoop).
February 2009
In this issue, we've compiled the best Bend on a Budget Deals to offer your debit card a little relief while you take your worries on vacation.
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