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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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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

Kapka 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=81150

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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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Aerial Tours & Scenic Flights

Big Sky Balloon Company

Get a view of Central Oregon’s dramatic scenery from above with Big Sky Balloon Company.... 541.316.0398 http://www.bigskyballoonco.com/

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Fishing

Confluence Fly Shop

Appropriately located on the banks of the Deschutes River in Bend's Old Mill District, Confluence... Old Mill District, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr, Ste 100, Bend, OR 97702 541.678.5633 http://www.confluenceflyshop.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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Swimming

Madras Aquatic Center

Opened in 2008, Madras Aquatic Center is a lovely oasis in the middle of the... 1195 SE Kemper Way, Madras, OR 97741 541.475.4253 http://www.macaquatic.com/

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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/

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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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Indoor Fun

Sun Mountain Fun Center

Sun Mountain Fun Center by the Bend River Plaza is a locally owned and operated... 300 NE Bend River Mall Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.6161 http://www.sunmountainfun.com/

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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/

Malls & Shopping Centers

Forum Shopping Center

The Forum Shopping Center is an extremely busy shopping development on Bend's eastern edge. Anchored... 2550 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701 https://www.loc8nearme.com/oregon/bend/the-forum-shopping-center/6882490/

Gift & Specialty Stores

Cascade Lavender Farm

Located about 40 miles north of Bend, Cascade Lavender has approximately 4000 lavender plants and... 5000 SW Feather Dr, Madras, OR 97741 541.546.9390 http://www.cascadelavender.com/

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Road Cycling

Bike Around Bend

There’s no question that Bend is a bike-able town and the same goes for all... http://www.bikearoundbend.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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Parks & Playgrounds

Farewell Bend Park

Farewell Bend is one of the city’s most popular parks, and with good reason. Located... 1000 SW Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.7275 http://bendparksandrec.org/parks/farewell-bend-park/

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Motor Sports

Madras Speedway

Forty-five minutes north of Bend, the Madras Speedway offers the "best and fastest family entertainment... 2353 NW Clackamas Dr, Madras, OR 97741 541.389.7518 http://www.madrasspeedway.com/

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Stargazing

Pine Mountain Observatory

For those who want to get up close and personal with Central Oregon’s night sky,... Bend-Burns Hwy, Star Route 702, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.8331 https://pmo.uoregon.edu/

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Golf

Rivers Edge Golf Course

Open 7:00 a.m. - dusk. Named a Golf Digest "Best Places to Play" and Central... 400 NW Pro Shop Dr, Bend, OR 97703 541.389.2828 https://riversedgegolfbend.com/

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Ice Skating

Sunriver Ice Skating Rink

The Pavilion in The Village at Sunriver offers ice skating for all ages! Session pricing... 57100 Beaver Dr, Bldg 20, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.5948 https://www.villageatsunriver.com/directory-of-businesses/name/ice-skating/

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Hiking

Discover Your Forest

Discover Your Forest is the proud non-profit partner of the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests... http://www.deschutescollaborativeforest.org

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American

Baldy's Barbeque - Westside

Baldy’s has been voted Bend’s Best Barbecue every single year since it opened back in... 235 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.RIBS http://www.baldysbbq.com/

Sporting Goods

Gearfix

Whether you are a local or a visitor, you’re going to want to get out... 550 SW Industrial Wy, #183, Bend, OR 97702 541.617.0022 http://gearfix.com/

Brewery Tours

Cycle Pub

Bringing bikes and craft beer together in one experience, Cycle Pub looks like a trolley... 550 SW Industrial Wy, #105, Bend, OR 97702 541.678.5051 http://www.cyclepub.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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Golf

Crooked River Ranch

Open 6:30 a.m - 7:30 p.m. (Dusk) Developed in 1972 as a destination resort, Crooked... 5195 SW Clubhouse Rd, Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760 541.923.6343 http://www.crookedriverranch.com/

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Fishing

Fly & Field Outfitters

Fly and Field Outfitters is Central Oregon’s premier Fly Shop and Guide Service. For twenty... 35 SW Century Dr, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97702 541.318.1616 http://flyandfield.com/

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Golf

Meadow Lakes Golf Course

Situated in beautiful Prineville is Meadow Lakes Golf Course, a public course that is a... 300 SW Meadow Lakes Dr, Prineville, OR 97754 541.447.7113 http://www.meadowlakesgc.com/

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Disc Golf

Pine Nursery Disc Golf Course

Located in northeast Bend, Pine Nursery includes a sports complex for field sports, natural areas,... 3790 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701 541.389.7275 http://www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/pine-nursery

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White Water Rafting

RiverStone Adventures

RiverStone Adventures is a locally-owned outdoor company in beautiful Bend, Oregon. We are committed to... 800.620.0269 http://www.riverstoneadventures.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.sunriverresort.com/experiences#!/e/the-marina-18f693ab/

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Experience Downtown Bend

The Downtown Bend Business Association is a local nonprofit dedicated to keeping our downtown a... 916 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.788.3628 http://www.downtownbend.org/

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