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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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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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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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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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Hiking

Phil's Trailhead

Phil's Trail is a 12.4 mile out and back trail located near Bend, Oregon. The... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=38468&actid=24

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Mountain Biking

Grit Clinics

Grit Clinics provides mountain bike skills instruction for men, women, and children led by professional... 541.728.7878 https://www.gritclinics.com/

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Mountain Biking

Ladies AllRide

Ladies AllRide is a movement dedicated to growing the community of female mountain bikers across the... https://www.ladiesallride.com/bend-or.html

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Hiking

Meadow Day Use Area

Located just over five miles west of Bend, this popular day use area sits along the the... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38412

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Fishing

Fall River Falls

The Fall River in La Pine State Park is a year-round, well-stocked spring fed stream... La Pine State Park, La Pine, OR https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=32

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Waterfalls

Benham Falls

Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon, United... Forest Service Rd 9702, Bend, OR - Near Lava Lands Visitor Center https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38288

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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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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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Tumalo Falls

This very popular site offers beautiful views of Tumalo Falls just a few minutes from the trailhead. There are... West of Bend on Skyliners Rd, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38526

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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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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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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

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/

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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

Bike Shops

WebCyclery

Founded in 1997, WebCyclery downtown in the Old Stone Church offers both rental and demo... 157 NW Franklin Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.6188 https://webcyclery.com/

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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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Mountain Biking

Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA)

Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) has been involved in mountain biking in the Bend, Redmond,... PO Box 555, Bend, OR 97709 http://cotamtb.com/

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Mountain Biking

Cog Wild Bicycle Tours

Cog Wild Bicycle Tours believe mountain biking is best enjoyed with friends, so they direct... 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.7002 http://www.cogwild.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

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/

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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Mountain Biking

Mt Bachelor Ski Area - Summer Activities

Downhill mountain biking, zip lining, scenic lift rides, dining, and more! When the days get... 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

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Guided Tours

The Paulina Plunge

Gravity will be your friend as you descend deep into the Oregon back country being... 541.389.0562 http://www.paulinaplunge.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

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State and National Parks

Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park is near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne, about 26 miles... Terrebonne, OR 541.548.7501 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_51.php

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