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
Thanksgiving weekend means something different for everyone. For some, it’s a chance to eat your body weight in mashed potatoes, while others practice their karate moves in case Black Friday turns ugly. Maybe you’re lacing your sneakers for a Thanksgiving Day run, or perhaps you’re waxing your skis to hit … Continue reading
I wish I could remember which magazine dubbed Bend, “the outdoor playground of the West.” If I met the journalist who wrote that line, I’d shake her hand and buy her a pint along the Bend Ale Trail and say, “thanks for the awesome phrase I use anytime someone asks … Continue reading
While Alberto Contador (Spain) was busy winning the Tour de France – “beating” Luxembourg’s Andy Schleck by a whopping 39 seconds (the blink of an eye in the three week event) – 172 riders from all over the world descended on Bend, Oregon for the Cascade Cycling Classic. The CCC … Continue reading
My arms are tired, my skin is burnt and my brain is fried. I have only one question: When can we do it again?! Here are the highlights of my weekend, spent with my husband, some friends, kids, and our dogs. All true. Friday Night: The Steve Miller Band … Continue reading
Some notable chefs and shellfish on the cuisine scene are heading to the small recreation town of Bend, Oregon this summer for a prestigious culinary event. In the shadow of the dramatic Cascade Mountains, the Sagebrush Classic Feast draws chefs from around the world to raise money for children in … Continue reading
The cycling population of Bend is going to grow exponential this weekend – in preparation for the USA Cycling National Championships. Junior, U23 and Elite road racers from all over the country will descend on Bend to compete in road racing, time trial and criterium events. For six days, June … Continue reading
May 22nd, 2010. Bend, Oregon. Flurries of snow can be seen from my kitchen window. The Three Sisters, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor are invisible, heavily cloaked in swirling white clouds. The skis have been retired for the year, but the mountain is calling. The powder has been accumulating for … Continue reading
With just two weeks until Go-Time, Bend is preparing for its signature event, The Pole, Pedal, Paddle. Kicking off summer and giving a final salute to ski season, the PPP draws more than 2,800 competitors; teams, tandems and individuals skiing; skating, cycling, running, paddling and sprinting from Mt. Bachelor Ski … Continue reading
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