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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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Snowmobiling

10 Mile Sno-Park

This sno-park offers access to both motorized and non-motorized winter recreation activities in and around... County Rd 21, La Pine, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38512

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Snowshoeing

Edison Butte Sno-Park

This site is a large paved parking area, with ample room for large groups, RVs... Forest Service Rd 45, Sunriver, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=71850

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Snowmobiling

Dutchman Flat Sno-Park

This site offers parking and access to many trail opportunities. Winter usage is extremely heavy,... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38852

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Cross Country Skiing

Vista Butte Sno-Park

This sno-park has a small parking area, provides access to 6 miles of ski trails,... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38534

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Cross Country Skiing

Swampy Lakes Sno-Park

This busy sno-park/trailhead is used to access non-motorized winter trails, as well as summer hiking/biking... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38498

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Cross Country Skiing

Virginia Meissner Sno-Park

Formerly known as the Tangent area, this sno-park was renamed in memory Virginia Meissner, who... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38416

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Cross Country Skiing

XC Oregon

XC Oregon is a development program for Oregon cross-country skiers focusing on long-term personal excellence... http://www.xcoregon.org/

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Skiing & Snowboarding

Hoodoo Ski Area

Hoodoo Ski Area sits on the summit of Oregon’s Santiam Pass and is Oregon’s most... 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR 97759 541.822.3799 http://www.skihoodoo.com/

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State and National Parks

Crater Lake National Park

Plan your vacation or day trip to Crater Lake National Park In the mood for... Crater Lake, OR 97604 541.594.3000 http://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm

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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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Cross Country Skiing

Meissner Nordic

Meissner Nordic is a volunteer-run organization that offers cross country skiing “for the community, by... 541.316.0831 http://www.meissnernordic.org/

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Skiing & Snowboarding

Mt Bachelor Ski Area - Winter Activites

When planning a ski trip to the PNW, look no further than Bend, Oregon’s local... 13000 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.1709 https://www.mtbachelor.com/

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Natural Attractions

Newberry National Volcanic Monument

There's a volcano the size of Rhode Island just south of Bend, and it's tough... Forest Service Rd 21, La Pine, OR 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66159

Bike Shops

Sunnyside Sports

Sunnyside Sports on Bend's west side has been getting people on bikes and skis since... 930 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.8018 http://www.sunnysidesports.com/

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Backcountry Skiing

Three Sisters Backcountry

Three Sisters Backcountry began offering backcountry skiing from their Raven and Owl Huts in the... Field Office, Mile Post 11, Forest Service Rd 16 (Elm st), Sisters, OR http://threesistersbackcountry.com/

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Sledding & Tubing

Wanoga Snow Play Area

Wanoga Sno-Park is a winter playground for families, nordic skiers, fat bikers, snowmobilers, and dogs... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR 541.383.5300 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/centraloregon/recreation/wintersports/recarea/?recid=38542&actid=88

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Ski Shops

Webskis

WebSkis located in the Old Stone Church in downtown Bend specializes in Nordic ski rentals... 550 SW Industrial Wy, Suite 150, Bend, OR 97702 541.318.6188 http://webcyclery.com/about/ski-rentals-demos-bend-oregon-pg74.htm

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Cross Country & Nordic Skiing

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