This week’s post is brought to you by our special guest, Kipp Wesslen. Kipp is a happily married guy who loves swimming, handcycling (on road and off), ParaTriathlon, Bend’s culinary scene, and competitive wheelchair racing. Neuromuscular ataxia may have thrown him some curveballs, but that hasn’t slowed Kipp’s roll. In … Continue reading
Babies are awesome, but they can make traveling a challenge. Fortunately, there are moms and dads who’ve blazed a trail before you and can offer tips on getting around Bend with a little one. While your regular Visit Bend blogger, Tawna, is out on vacation this week, we’ve asked author and … Continue reading
It’s been almost 8 years since I began blogging for Visit Bend, and can count on two hands—no toes required!—the number of times I’ve handed the reins to a guest blogger. But it does happen on occasion (i.e. when I’m away for two weeks in Guatemala) so I’d like to … Continue reading
Every week, I hear from guest bloggers asking for a chance to write for the Bend Buzz Blog, and I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve agreed in the last seven years. There has to be an extra-special reason for it—like, say, the convergence of my … Continue reading
Oh, blog readers. I have a treat for you! For almost 7 years, you’ve gotten my weekly reports about my favorite things to do and see around town, including detailed itineraries for my perfect day in Bend. But every now and then (like when I go on vacation!) I invite … Continue reading
Hello, dear blog readers! Each week you tune in for the latest Bend tips and hints from Visit Bend’s PR & Communications Manager Tawna Fenske. She’s brought you posts on topics ranging from hiking to snow dancing to Bend’s best bacon dishes. But every now and then we like to … Continue reading
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