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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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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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Wanderlust Tours | Winter Tours

Explore with us this winter! 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-winter

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Central Cascades Wilderness Permits

Wilderness Permits are required for all overnight stays and for day use at some trailheads...

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Big Summit Prairie – Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway

Home, home on the range, where the mustangs and the antelope play. That’s the tune...

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Westside Tour – Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway

A gravel loop ride around the west side of Bend, with great variety, nice views,...

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Poke the Bear – Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway

Too many times, we have buzzed through Madras without realizing that this place is awesome...

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Water & Lava – Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway

A path along a river, a tremendous waterfall, a view from the top of a...

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Sherman’s Waltz – Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway

There’s a whole lot to see on this gravel bike tour of the Metolius River...

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Big Red – Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway

This gravel ride is a scenic loop through LaPine state park with a visit to...

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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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Visit NorthWest Crossing

NorthWest Crossing is a community reimagined. Explore our walkable neighborhoods and vibrant retail district featuring... 900 NW Mt Washington Dr, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6564 https://www.visitnwx.com

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Cascade Snow Bike

Cascade Snow Bike offers guided Snow Bike rentals in the winter backcountry. A snow bike... Kapka Butte Sno-Park, Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR 97702 541.728.1119 https://cascadesnowbike.com/

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Board & Brush Creative Studio

There's so much creativity & fun to be had at a Board & Brush workshop!... 63455 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703 541.480.4549 https://boardandbrush.com/bend/

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Specialized Aero Works

45 or 20-Minute Adventure Flight Arrive at our facility, get thoroughly briefed, strap on your... 63120 Powell Butte Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.728.3620 http://Fly-SAW.com

Off Road Oregon

Off Road Oregon provides self-drive guided 4x4 tours of Central Oregon and beyond. We put... https://www.offroadoregon.com/

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Dry River Canyon Trail

The Dry River Canyon Trail is a great choice for fall through late winter hiking.... 541.416.6700 https://www.blm.gov/visit/dry-river-canyon-trail

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South Sister Summit Climb

Oregon’s third-tallest mountain, South Sister, is 10,358-feet with a rugged, steep, dry path to the... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=39000

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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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Green Lakes

Hiking at Green Lakes is a local’s favorite. The moderate 4.5 to 6 mile trail to... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38872

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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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Todd Lake

This very popular, scenic trail circles around the lake. Todd Lake is on the edge... 877.444.6777 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=39310

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Oregon Desert Trail

Bend has its very own long-distance trail just outside of town. The 750 mile Oregon Desert... 541.330.2638 https://onda.org/regions/oregon-desert-trail/

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Bend Vacations

Bend Vacations is a concierge service that takes great pride in helping people plan their... 541.633.7809 https://www.bendvacations.com/

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Golf at Pronghorn Resort

Open 6:30 am - 8:00 p.m. (Dusk) The side-by-side Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and Tom... 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.693.5365 https://pronghornresort.com/activities/golf/

Best Places for a DIY Wellness Retreat

The first few months of a new year typically entail a new health regimen, from...

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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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High Desert Scenario Paintball Field

High Desert Scenario Paintball Field is Central Oregon's premier paintball experience. Located in the Central... 541.408.7675 https://www.hdspaintball.com/

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Fishing

Just Add Water Fly Fishing LLC

Just Add Water Fly Fising LLC offers personalized and educational guided fly fishing trips and... 541.977.7874 http://www.dananthon.com/home.html

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Indoor Fun

K1 Speed Bend

K1 SPEED BEND IS THE FIRST K1 SPEED US FRANCHISE - K1 Speed Bend is... 20795 High Desert Ln, Bend OR 97701 541.797.7979 https://www.k1speed.com/bend-location.html

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Hiking

Riley Ranch Nature Reserve

Riley Ranch Nature Reserve is a 184 acre near-to-home nature experience unlike any other provided... 19975 Glen Vista Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.389.7275 https://www.bendparksandrec.org/park/riley-ranch-nature-reserve/

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Gravel Cycling

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Horseback Riding & Equestrian

The Red Horse Riding School

Now offering PRIVATE trail rides and lessons to all those in Central Oregon! Our trail... 3201 SW 73rd St, Redmond, OR 97756 512.423.6434

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Horseback Riding & Equestrian

Wilderness Horse Adventures

Custom private horse riding, fly fishing and paddleboarding in the Bend area. Create your own... 63325 Silvis Rd, Bend, OR 97701 503.360.3130 https://wildernesshorseadventures.com/

Bend Spring Vacation

My love "Bear" and I "Mama Bear" will be going to Bend to see all...

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