So, you’re fired up about your Bend vacation. You should be! Summer’s a great time for hiking, biking, paddling, and camping in this high desert oasis. It’s also a great time to inadvertently start a forest fire, which really shouldn’t be one of your vacation goals. Wildfire is a natural … Continue reading
Whether you’re drawn to Bend by the breweries, the hiking trails, or the mountain biking, there’s one activity that’s almost certainly on your to-do list if you visit between late-May and September: Floating the river. I know this because previous blogs I’ve written on the subject remain our most highly-trafficked … Continue reading
The arrival of Daylight Savings Time generates widespread grumbling each March when we’re forced to sacrifice an hour of sleep in our quest to spring forward. Hey, I’m grouchy, too. But there are a few reasons I also embrace the big DST each spring when it comes to spending time … Continue reading
On September 23, Mt. Bachelor became the first ski area in North America to offer skiing and snowboarding in advance of the 2017-18 winter season when an early storm dumped more than a foot of snow. Though that was only for a weekend, they followed it up this week by … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, kids. ‘Tis the season for waking up to frost on the ground, and by lunchtime, stripping off those extra layers to bask in 80-degree sunshine. The weeks surrounding Memorial Day Weekend also signal the opening of roadways and landmarks that have been buried under … Continue reading
Last week, a magazine fact-checker sent me an article with a caption touting the beauty of Tumalo Falls in Tumalo State Park. The problem? Tumalo Falls isn’t actually in Tumalo State Park. In fact, the two landmarks are miles apart. It’s one of many things that throws Bend visitors for … Continue reading
Bend schools are enjoying their second snow day in a row, and I just had to put on snowshoes to get my mail. In other words, driving can be tricky with two feet of snow on the ground. It happens sometimes, which is why it’s good to know there are … Continue reading
The clock is ticking, guys. It’s just a matter of weeks until Mt. Bachelor opens for another winter season, and it’s going to be AWESOME! Today they released their brand new Mt. Bachelor trail map and an exclusive 96-hour lift ticket sale that goes from noon on Thursday, Nov. 17 … Continue reading
The headlines are freaking me out, guys. No, it’s not the politics. It’s a scary uptick in the number of hikers, river floaters, and other recreation lovers forced to summon Deschutes County Search & Rescue when a day of outdoor play goes awry in Bend. Our VP of Sales & … Continue reading
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