Dominique Kongsli works on her installation for the Pillars of Art...
Few experiences fizz with Bend spirit like floating the river. There you are, lounging in...
The pandemic brought rough stuff to all our lives, but a fresh love of nature...
In most towns, Earth Day comes and goes on April 22 each year. But we...
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Normally this is the time of year, I’d gush about awesome spring experiences in Bend. ...
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The pandemic whipped Bend’s restaurant world like a chocolate mousse, then carved it up rib...
With vaccines rolling out across the globe, we’re seeing light at the end of the...
Anyone else dreaming of travel in 2021? An Oregon road trip, or some exotic international...
In a meeting yesterday, a colleague referred to Christmas as “next week.” I laughed. [caption...
I just spoke with Santa. Don’t worry, I didn’t tell him about the thing that...
It’s been a weird year, friends. Between a global pandemic and an election cycle that...
Greetings, Bend friends! It's longtime Visit Bend blogger Tawna, and this week we have a...
Ask anyone to list things they love about Bend, and most will mention its warm,...
Earlier this week, Oregon implemented a new mask mandate that’s a wee bit stiffer than...
Following Leave No Trace practices like packing out your trash is...
In normal years, a post about Independence Day safety might include tips on proper grilling...
Floating the Deschutes River is one of the most popular pastimes in Bend, and in...
Face masks. Social distancing. Cancelled concerts and a summer skewed by tweaked travel plans. The...
Raise your hand if you’ve played Never Have I Ever at some point in your...
The world kinda sucks these days. I know that’s not what you’re used to reading...
People are swell and all, but everyone needs a break sometimes. By “sometimes” I mean...
Let me say this up front: Global pandemics aren’t awesome. Folks are worried about jobs,...
The word came down last night from Governor Brown’s office that Deschutes County is approved...
Mother’s Day 2020 is looking a whole lot different for most of us. Instead of...
Massages. Facials. Sweaty, happy yoga classes that end in group hugs. Gone are the days...
From breweries to bento joints, sushi bars to sub shops, Bend’s culinary scene is brimming...
How long has it been since you hugged anyone not living in your household? Hopefully...
It’s day #89765 of quarantine, or something like that. If you’re watching the weather, you...
By now you’re wondering how long you can wear the same sweatpants without showering, and...
Is it weird for a tourism bureau to beg you not to travel? Probably. But...
The news cycle feels grim now, but there are bright spots of hope if you...
Bend gets plenty of press as a beer town, and even some love for its...
Springtime in Bend: It’s the season of sunny skies and snowy ski slopes all magically...