The number of mouthwatering, award-winning dining options in Bend is mind-boggling, and my fellow foodies could pick a new eatery each day for months and not hit the same place twice. But sometimes you crave a scenery change. Particularly if you’ve traveled a long way to see Central Oregon, it’s … Continue reading
Bend’s busiest corridors are bursting with award-winning restaurants you’ll read about in Yelp reviews or spot easily while strolling Downtown Bend or the Old Mill District. But what about those hidden gems? The special dining spots a bit off the beaten path that are worth the extra effort it takes … Continue reading
When my sister-in-law visits from Seattle, she has a few requests: a trek around the Bend Ale Trail and a handful of the city’s best bars, then snow play or standup paddleboarding. But her chief request is for one full, gloriously uninterrupted day to explore Downtown Bend. I can’t say … Continue reading
To some, brunch is just a hash brown-studded meal that happens sometime between breakfast and lunch. To others, it’s a religion served with a side of avocado toast. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, here are more than two-dozen spots around Bend where you’re guaranteed to find the … Continue reading
March is a fab time to be female in Bend. That’s thanks in part to Bend Women’s March, which offers enough female-centric hiking, biking, film screenings, and celebrations of womankind to make your head spin all month long. But even if you’re not visiting for that, we’ve got tons of … Continue reading
If you’re like 80% of the people in my Facebook feed, one of your New Year’s resolutions involves eating healthier. If you’re like most people I know, you’re a little fuzzy on what that means. One thing for sure is that eating veggies with your meal can curb your urge … Continue reading
There’s a time for budget-friendly travel and there’s a time for splurging. You’ll find plenty of both in Bend, ranging from discounted lodging and activities to bucket-list indulgences when you feel the urge to splurge. If the latter is on your horizon this winter, here are six ways to treat … 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
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