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Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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Drift Outfitter LLC

Drift Outfitter delivers kayaks, SUPs, drift boats, camping equipment, and so much more to your... 541.350.4928 https://www.driftoutfitter.com

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Oregon Adaptive Sports

Oregon Adaptive Sports provides life-changing outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities. OAS offers custom, group,... 63025 OB Riley Rd, Suite 12, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.4774 https://oregonadaptivesports.org

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Central OR Hydrobike Rentals LLC

Eco friendly fun for the whole family! Bicycles you ride on the water. We are... 16080 SW Rainbow Rd, Terrebonne, OR 97760 503.349.6597 https://cohydrobikes.com

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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint

Located on the banks of the Deschutes River near Redmond, Oregon, Cline Falls is a... https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=30

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Metolius River Trail

The Metolius River Trail follows this beautiful spring-fed river with lush options available for hikes... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=39264&actid=50

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Devils Lake & Mirror Lakes

Devils Lake is a spring fed pool of green waters. It is most commonly used... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=72024

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Sparks Lake

Sparks Lake, off the Cascade Lakes Highway about 25 miles from Bend, is a very... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=71876

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Tumalo Creek Park & Float Tube Rentals

Looking to rent river tubes to float the Urban Deschutes Townie Float? Look no further... 1000 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.317.9407 https://tumalocreek.com/bend-park-float-tube-rentals/

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Hosmer Lake

The lake is a hidden jewel of green and blue surrounded by dark green forest.... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=71867

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Transportation

Ride the River Shuttle

COVID UPDATE: Ride the River shuttle is not operating Summer 2020, out of safety concerns... 1000 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.8680 http://cascadeseasttransit.com/ride/ride-the-river/

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Waterfalls

Steelhead Falls

In steps, it is only about .5 miles from the trailhead to Steelhead Falls. In... Steelhead Falls Trailhead, SW River Rd, Terrebonne, OR 97760 https://www.blm.gov/visit/steelhead-falls-trail

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Waterfalls

Dillon Falls

Dillon Falls are rapids in the U.S. state of Oregon near Bend in the Deschutes... Forest Service Rd 41, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/recarea/?recid=38340

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Waterfalls

Lava Island Falls

Lava Island Falls are rapids on the Deschutes River. Rated a Class 5, they are... Forest Service Rd 41, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38392

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Bend Whitewater Park

The Bend Whitewater Park offers an exciting variety of river recreation opportunities, from wild rapids... 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.7275 https://www.bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-whitewater-park/

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Deschutes Paddle Trail

Ranging from placid easy sections (Class I) to very difficult and dangerous for experts only(Class... https://www.bendpaddletrailalliance.org/maps/

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RV Campgrounds & Parks

East Lake Resort & RV Park

Located 45 miles southeast of Bend on the shores of East Lake in the caldera... 22430 Paulina Lake Rd, La Pine, OR 97739 541.536.2230 http://www.eastlakeresort.com/

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Elk Lake Resort

Just 25 miles southwest from Bend, Elk Lake Resort provides lodging, dining, and seasonal rentals... 60000 Century Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.480.7378 http://elklakeresort.net/

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Parks & Playgrounds

Riverbend Park and Off-Leash Dog Area

Completed in 2009, Riverbend Park is a special community gathering place that celebrates the Deschutes... 799 SW Columbia St, Bend OR 97702 541.389.7275 http://www.bendparksandrec.org/parks/riverbend-park/

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Guided Tours

Sun Country Tours

Sun Country Tours has been creating unforgettable experiences for thousands of guests on the beautiful... 531 SW 13th St, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.6277 http://www.suncountrytours.com/

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Sunriver Marina

Located on the wild and scenic Deschutes River, west of Circle 3 in Sunriver Resort,... Sunriver Marina, off River Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.3492 https://www.destinationhotels.com/sunriver-resort/activities/sunriver-resort-marina

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Bend Kayak School and Rentals

Bend Kayak School and Rentals offers 2.5-hour kayak rentals and stand-up paddleboard rentals with delivery... Deliveries to Pageant Park, 691 Drake Rd, Bend, OR 97703 541.241.6263 http://www.bendkayakschool.com/

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Activities

Go Play at Sunriver Resort

Sunriver Resort will make any vacation or day outing unforgettable! There is something for everyone... 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707 https://www.sunriverresort.com/activities

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Bend Paddle Trail Alliance

The Bend Paddle Trail Alliance, or BPTA, is a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation... https://www.facebook.com/bendpaddletrailalliance/

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe is on the Deschutes River! From the back lawn of... 805 SW Industrial Wy, Suite 6, Bend, OR 97702 541.317.9407 http://www.tumalocreek.com/

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Parks & Playgrounds

Bend Parks & Recreation District

Bend Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) exists to build a community connected to nature, active... 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.7275 http://www.bendparksandrec.org/

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Guided Tours

Wanderlust Tours | Summer Tours

Explore with us this summer! Wanderlust Tours is an outdoor tour company specializing in unique,... 61535 S Hwy 97, Suite 13, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.8359 https://www.wanderlusttours.com/?utm_medium=header-link&utm_source=vb-web&utm_campaign=wt-summer

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Golf

Black Butte Ranch

For more than 40 years, Black Butte Ranch has drawn families and visitors to the... 13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters, OR 97759 541.595.1252 https://www.blackbutteranch.com/

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Scenic Drives

Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway

The Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway begins as Century Drive at the locally nicknamed 'Flaming... 541.383.5300 http://traveloregon.com/trip-ideas/scenic-byways/cascades-lakes-scenic-byway/

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Gear Rentals

Central Oregon Rentals

If you’re going to get out and enjoy all that Central Oregon has to offer,... 541.306.6197 http://www.central-oregon-rentals.com/

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Central Oregon River Adventures

Operating out of The Village at Sunriver, Central Oregon River Adventures (CORA) offers leisurely cruises... The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr, Building 17, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.0339 http://www.floatationnation.com/

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Boating

Cove Palisades Resort and Marina

Just a 45 minute scenic drive north of Bend lies the houseboating, water skiing and... 5700 SW Marina Dr, Culver, OR 97734 541.546.9999 http://www.covepalisadesresort.com/

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Cultus Lake Resort

Cultus Lake Resort in Bend, Oregon is a favorite Pacific Northwest destination for family vacations.... 55885 Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR 97707 541.408.1560 http://www.cultuslakeresort.com/

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Activities

Deschutes National Forest

Celebrating more than a century of forest management, the Deschutes National Forest runs along Central... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/deschutes/recreation

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Canoeing, Kayaking & Surfing

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Deschutes River Floating & Tubing

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River, Lake & Water

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