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Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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8 minute read  ·   Outdoor Recreation   ·   Things to do

What to do in Bend in May

Every month in Bend feels magical, but each offers something unique. Take May, for example. ...
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4 minute read  ·   Biking   ·   Hiking Trails   ·   Leave No Trace   ·   Outdoor Recreation   ·   Trail Running

5 ways to be a more responsible trail user

Greetings, Bend friends! It’s longtime Visit Bend blogger Tawna, and this week we have a...
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