Ah…springtime. It’s the season where Bend locals find themselves cranking the car heater in the morning and the air conditioning in the afternoon. The season where you might feasibly use the same muscle groups to paddle a kayak and shovel snow in the same 24-hour period. It’s one of my … Continue reading
2018 is officially here, and there’s a lot of chatter about rebirth, renewal, rejuvenation, and probably a bunch of other “re” words I’m forgetting. In case you’re looking to hit refresh (hey, there’s another!) at the start of a new year, here are 4 unique experiences in Bend that can … Continue reading
Is there anything more serene, more inspiring, more enchanting, than an evening spent gazing up at the stars in wonder? While you can check out the astral wonders almost any time of year in Bend, summer is primo season for stargazing, with warmer nights and clear skies. Here are 6 … Continue reading
I’ve just returned from a dreamy vacation in New Zealand, and I’m pondering something a few kiwi locals said to me during my travels. “Oh, you don’t want to do that . . . it’s too touristy.” The first time was in reference to visiting a popular beach, and I … Continue reading
Bend locals love to joke that there’s a new brewery opening every week or two in Bend, which isn’t far from the truth. And while it’s true the legendary Bend Ale Trail helped put this city on the map, that map is also dotted with dozens of outdoor spaces devoted … 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
When guests ask about don’t-miss activities for a Bend vacation, I always suggest a walk around Downtown Bend. It’s a great way to get a taste of the city’s historical buildings and scenic Mirror Pond, not to mention a bit of fresh air. So what could make it even better? … Continue reading
It’s only a matter of days until they’re all completely naked. No, I’m not promoting a nudist event in Bend. I’m talking about the trees and this wonderful, magical period when they go from leafy green to vibrant bursts of yellow, red, and orange. Want to catch some fall colors … Continue reading
Surely I’m not the only person to grapple with Bend’s great wintertime conundrum: you’re just energetic enough to crave outdoor exercise, but too lazy to dig up the snowshoes or rent nordic skis. Folks come to Bend in search of snow this time of year, but sometimes you just want … Continue reading
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