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Adventure Journal

The Best of Bend

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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Voltaire Cycles

Voltaire Cycles is a specialty bike shop. We specialize in cycling solutions including electric-assist, trikes,... 2755 NW Crossing, Suite 113, Bend, OR 97703 844.394.3809 https://vcoregon.com

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Scoot Bend

Introducing a new experience in Bend! Our street legal, eco-friendly, all electric scooters/mopeds allow you... 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 120, Bend, OR 97702 541.797.9017 https://www.scootbend.com

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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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Mazama Designs

Mazama has been designing and developing innovative hands-free hydration solutions in the USA for over... 2700 NE 4th St, Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701 541.480.7555 https://mazamadesigns.com/

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Base Camp Adventures

Are you looking for a true Bend experience? Look no further, Base Camp Adventures shares... 210 SW Century Drive, #438, Bend, OR 97702 503.888.5624 https://www.paddleboardoregon.com/central-oregon/

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Ride 2 You

RIDE 2 YOU has your ride and it’s delivered to your rental property or hotel... 20784 Carmen Loop, Suite 130, Bend, OR 97702 541.241.7882 https://ride2you.com

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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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TruNorthwest Exchange

TNX connects eco-conscious outdoor enthusiasts with top-quality outdoor gear and rentals through an easy to... 2660 NE Hwy 20, Ste 610 PMB #441, Bend, OR 97701 541.797.2218 https://trunorthwest.com/

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Oregon Adventure Rentals

We established Oregon Adventure Rentals to bring together outdoor adventures and recreational vehicles. Based in... 924 SE Wilson Ave, Ste F, Bend, OR 97702 541.316.7400

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Motor Sports

RIDE Adventures

With the incredible array of sweepers, twisties, single-track, and adventure bike dual sport terrain available... 458.202.0462 https://www.rideadv.com/

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Golf

Bend Golf Rentals

Easy and hassle-free golf club rentals. At Bend Golf Rentals we strive to make the... 541.702.1474 http://bendgolfrentals.com/

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Bike Shops

Pine Mountain Sports

Pine Mountain Sports has been serving the adventurous for almost 20 years. Located on the... 255 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.8080 http://www.pinemountainsports.com/

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Ski Shops

Powder House

For a lot of people, the big attraction in Central Oregon is the snow. And... 311 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.6234 http://www.powderhousebend.com/

Bike Shops

Bend Electric Bikes

Bend Electric Bikes doesn't just sell ebikes, they ride them. Owner Sterling McCord has been... 869 NW Wall St, Suite 104, Bend, OR 97703 541.410.7408 http://www.bendelectricbikes.com/

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Sporting Goods

Redpoint Climbers Supply

Redpoint Climbers Supply says they offer “Coffee, Beer and Gear” which seems like a pretty... 8222 N Hwy 97, Suite 101, Terrebonne, OR 97760 541.923.6207 http://www.redpointclimbing.com/

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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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REI Bend

REI (aka Recreational Equipment, Inc.) may have 147 stores in 36 states but only the... Old Mill District, 380 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.0594 http://www.rei.com/stores/bend.html

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Motor Sports

Bend Motorcycle Adventures

Bend Motorcycle Adventures wants to provide customers with bench racing ammo for years to come.... 63345 Lavacrest St, Bend, OR 97703 541.409.3463 http://bendmotorcycleadventures.com/

Bike Shops

Sagebrush Cycles

Sagebrush Cycles has an enviable location on 14th St right next to a fantastic local... 345 SW Century Dr #100, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.4224 http://www.sagebrushcycles.com

Bike Shops

Bend Velo

Bend Velo Bike Shop opened in 2009 to provide Bend Oregon with a truly unique... 1212 NE 1st St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.2453 https://www.bendvelo.com/

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Ski Shops

Skjersaa's Ski & Snowboard

When you look far back to the roots of Bend's ski history, you see one... 345 SW Century Dr, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.2154 http://skibend.com

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Motor Sports

Bend Wheelhouse

Spend your weekend having some two-wheeled fun! Bend Wheelhouse specializes in motorcycle and scooter rentals... 541-366-8687 https://www.bendwheelhouse.com/

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Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand On Liquid

Stand on Liquid is Bend’s premier full service, paddle board shop, offering Central Oregon’s largest selection of... 30 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.639.4596 https://www.standonliquid.com/

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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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Stand Up Paddleboarding

StandUp Paddle Bend

Stand Up PaddleBoard Bend located between downtown Bend and Old Mill District offers paddleboard rentals... 550 SW Industrial Wy, Suite 125, Bend, OR 97702 541.480.8477 http://www.standuppaddlebend.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/

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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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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Stand Up Paddleboarding

SUPrents Vacation Paddleboards

Local to Bend, Spokane, and Coeur D' Alene, SUPrents rents inflatable standup paddle boards, Onewheel... 530.340.5544 http://suprents.com/

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Coffee Shops

Crow’s Feet - A Mountain Collective

Crow's Feet - A Mountain Collective - is located in NorthWest Crossing, specializing in backcountry... 2843 NW Lolo Dr #110, Bend, OR 97703 541.728.0066 https://crowsfeetbend.com/

Bike Shops

The Hub Cyclery

The Hub Cyclery calls itself "Bend Oregon's Hub for Bikes, Craft Brew and Community." Located... 1001 NW Wall St, Suite 102, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.2614 http://thehubcyclerybend.com/

Bike Shops

Hutch's Bicycles - Eastside

Whether you’re riding on the road enjoying Oregon’s Scenic Bikeways, hitting the 500+ miles of... 820 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.6248 http://www.hutchsbicycles.com/

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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/

Bike Shops

Hutch's Bicycles - Westside

Whether you’re riding on the road enjoying Oregon’s Scenic Bikeways, hitting the 500+ miles of... 725 NW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.9253 https://www.hutchsbicycles.com/

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Boating

Twin Lakes Resort Marina

Twin Lakes Resort in the Cascade Lakes region of Central Oregon offers boat rentals for... Cascade Lakes Hwy, La Pine, OR 541.382.6432 http://twinlakesresort.net/activities/boat-rentals

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Gear Rentals

Let It Ride eBike Tours and Rentals

Have you seen this place? We love Bend and so will you. This Central Oregon... 25 NW Minnesota Ave #54, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.2331 https://www.letitridebend.com/

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