Did anyone else do a teeny, tiny, eensy, weensy dance of joy when the kids went back to school? For me, the joy is less about ushering youngsters out of the house and more about ushering in my very favorite season in Bend. Here are five autumn happenings worth getting … Continue reading
It’s not autumn yet, but you can feel the season already whispering its way into Bend. Kids are back in school. Our nights and mornings are chillier. The crowds that show up to celebrate Bend’s peak summer season have drifted back home, leaving the city a little more mellow. It’s … Continue reading
My unwise decision to get the flu the day before last year’s Bend Brewfest put an unfortunate halt to my plans to attend this beertastic event every year since its inception. But I’m making up for it in 2015, starting with the Bend Brewfest kickoff at noon on Thursday, August 13, … Continue reading
Every year, Memorial Day Weekend marks the kickoff of peak tourism in Bend. It’s when the Bend Visitor Center switches to being open seven days a week (9-5 weekdays, 10-4 weekends) so visitors can meander by for maps, brochures, and tips. There’s a lot going on in Bend every Memorial … Continue reading
Earth Day is April 22 this year, and while I’m not in the habit of throwing a black-tie cocktail party to celebrate, there are a few ways I plan to mark the occasion in 2015. In case you’d care to join me, here are 6 great ways to celebrate the … Continue reading
When it comes to snacking, few things beat the power of popcorn. It’s tasty, it’s filling, and unless you’re popping it in bacon grease (okay, I’ve done that–yum!) it’s a pretty healthy treat. While it’s unlikely you’ll visit Bend, Oregon solely for the purpose of sampling your way around the … Continue reading
So you’re planning to spend Turkey Day 2014 in the land of snow-capped mountains and high desert stars. Why don’t you go ahead and pat yourself on the back right now for your good decision? With that out of the way, let’s take a look at some of the fun … Continue reading
When I started working for Visit Bend four years ago and first heard the term “shoulder season,” I thought of bare arms in a summery sundress on a warm July day in Bend. Turns out I wasn’t even close. Shoulder season refers to periods of lower tourism activity sandwiched between … Continue reading
‘Tis the season for fireworks, parades, Fourth of July camping trips, and floods of phone calls to Visit Bend from travelers seeking information about all those things. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common questions we get this time of year. Since it wouldn’t … Continue reading
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