If your Thanksgiving fantasies involve a delicious mix of skiing and mountain biking, blended up with some of the best shopping and dining around, you’re in for a treat during your Bend Thanksgiving vacation. Wondering what’s happening Thanksgiving week in Bend? Gobs of stuff! Here’s what’s in store for everyone … Continue reading
I’ll admit it, I’m superstitious. I step over sidewalk cracks and pick up pennies for good luck. I believe that if I wash my car on Monday, it’s guaranteed to rain on Tuesday. (This might be why my car is perpetually filthy, but let’s not dwell). Statistically speaking, Bend is … Continue reading
Vacations can be expensive. Between the cost of hotel stays, restaurant meals, and must-have souvenirs, you catch yourself wincing each time you bust out the credit card. But you don’t have to break the bank to vacation in Bend. Here are 9 ways to have fun for $6 or less … Continue reading
It’s that time again. Time to fall back for Daylight Savings 2018. Here in Bend, we’ll switch our clocks just after midnight on November 3, which means we all gain an extra hour. What’s the best way to spend it? Grab a Bend happy hour Countless bars and breweries around … Continue reading
Sure, you can sip your way around the legendary Bend Ale Trail in January, February, March, April, May…yeah, you get the idea. But there’s something extra special about doing it in November. Make that several somethings. November is Bend Ale Trail Month, and 2018 marks the fifth time we’ve enjoyed … Continue reading
If you’ve vacationed in Bend a time or two, odds are good you’ve hit all the major tourist attractions. Drake Park, a hike to Tumalo Falls, maybe a river float or a visit to Mt. Bachelor. While those things should be on every visitor’s Bend bucket list, it’s fun to … Continue reading
When temps drop outside, it’s a good excuse to warm up your insides. Perhaps you’re a pumpkin latte connoisseur, or maybe you crave a seasonal beer that signals your belly that autumn is here. No matter what your taste buds and tummy want, you’ll find perfect fall sips in Bend. … Continue reading
Got a passion for independent film, culture, art, tech, business, or all of the above? Welcome to Tenth Month. Yes, October’s technically the tenth month of the year, but it means something more than that in Bend. Tenth Month is the convergence of premiere events including Swivel Digital and Creative … Continue reading
If you’re old enough to read travel blogs, you’re old enough to know how to tie your shoes and choose a shirt to match your pants. But knowing how to dress yourself in Bend is a different matter, particularly in shoulder seasons like fall and spring. As September draws to … Continue reading
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