You come to Bend for all the hiking, biking, and paddling your outdoorsy heart can handle. But book lovers know the best thing about vacation is the abundance of peaceful, glorious, uninterrupted moments for reading. Every bibliophile knows reading’s more fun in a scenic spot with good ambiance, so here … Continue reading
I came home from work the other evening and asked the 14yo what she did all day. Her response? “Oh, just sat in my room on my phone.” Tell me I’m not the only parent who dies a little when hearing that? We’ve reached the mid-point of summer where we … Continue reading
Few things capture the joy of summertime more than Independence Day in Bend, Oregon. From the waggy-tailed joy of the Pet Parade to the breathless speculation over which side of Pilot Butte will catch on fire (it’s a thing!), spending Fourth of July in Bend, Oregon is a magical experience. … Continue reading
Maybe it’s breweries bringing you to Bend this summer. Could be the hiking trails, or perhaps it’s mountain biking or the city’s awesome arts & culture scene beckoning you our sunny little mountain town. No matter what draws you to this high desert oasis, odds are good your bucket list … Continue reading
If you asked ten strangers in Bend what they love most about our summers, odds are good at least half would list concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Few experiences are more magical than dancing barefoot in the grass with the stage bathed in pinky-orange sunset while music ripples off … Continue reading
Several times a day, visitors rush into the Bend Visitor Center in a big hurry. “We’re passing through and only have two hours,” they pant. “What should we do?” It’s a common enough inquiry that it seemed smart to share a few options. While truly seeing Bend takes several days … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when every fan of Bend, Oregon becomes bizarrely fascinated by road conditions. Which seasonal gates are open? Is the snow cleared yet from that road? Can I access my favorite recreation playground? Relax, road watchers. We’ve got your answers as of May 16, 2019. Cascade … Continue reading
Bend’s legendary sunsets are something you can appreciate all year long, and there’s not a week in the calendar year when we aren’t treated to technicolor eye candy in the sky. But there’s extra magic in the air each August, so here are three things to know about Bend’s season … Continue reading
Ahhh….Bend Brewfest. For fans of summertime and craft beer, this sudsy nirvana is the equivalent of riding a rainbow-striped unicorn into a blissful field of sunshine and hop-scented glitter. That sounded weirder than I meant it to. With roughly 200 beers on tap, the 2018 Bend Brewfest promises to be … Continue reading
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