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...
Trail etiquette involves more than restraining a belch or knowing which fork to use. Burping’s...
Few forms of comfort food rival the belly-warming magic of biscuits and gravy. It’s like...
You made a good effort. But that New Year’s resolution to exercise daily, save 100%...
Welcome to the shortest month of the year! February may have the fewest days, but...
Ahh…snowshoeing. The winter sport for those of us too broke, nervous, or uncoordinated to ski....
Cue the rainbow flags. Bust out your best drag ensemble with matching mittens and scarf....
For a sleepy mountain town, Bend has a surprising abundance of festivals, parades, and weekends...
Do your New Year’s resolutions involve breaking in the fancy new Fitbit or Apple Watch...
Blame holiday binge eating, or maybe all that New Year’s Eve champagne. Whatever the reason,...
If you celebrate Christmas, you know the feeling: You’re eight years old as you crash...
Experiences, not gifts. That’s become the mantra for many American households, and I’m totally on...
If I had a nickel for each time I’m asked to craft the perfect Bend...
The holidays are a great time to share some ho-ho-ho with your H2O. A present...