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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r'oming yoga

More than a walk in the woods! This experience is guided by Certified Forest Bathing... 541.316.9213 https://www.romingyogabend.com

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Bright Life Creative Studio LLC

Art studio and paint nights in Central Oregon! We offer public events and private parties.... 541.728.4253 https://www.brightlifecreative.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

12 minute read · Outdoor Recreation · Stand Up Paddle Boarding · Summer Fun

What to know about floating the river in Bend this...

Updated May 24, 2022 Floating the Deschutes River is the ultimate...

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Wanderlust Tours | Cave Tours

Explore the underground world of caves! Wanderlust Tours is an outdoor tour company specializing in... 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-caving

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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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Walt Reilly's

Walt Reilly's vision was to bring outdoor entertainment into a massive indoor space for the... 225 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.546.0511 https://www.waltreillys.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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Leading Edge Aviation

TAKE YOUR ADVENTURE TO BEND AND CENTRAL OREGON AIRBORNE. Bend’s first and original aerial helicopter... 63048 Powell Butte Hwy, Bend, OR 97701 541.639.9438 https://flybend.com/tours/

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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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Take the Visit Bend Summer Survey, Win a Vacation

Visit Bend is conducting a survey with visitors to help plan for future programs and...

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Boyd Cave

Formed 10,000 years ago by the Newberry Volcano, Boyd Cave is a lava tube cave...

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The Bend Hunt

The Bend Hunt is a thrilling and entertaining way to explore Bend, Oregon like never... 541.316.8108 https://www.thebendhunt.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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Redmond Caves

Located on the way to the airport in Redmond, Oregon, the Redmond Caves are a... https://www.blm.gov/visit/redmond-caves-recreation-site

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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint

Located on the banks of the Deschutes River near Redmond, Oregon, Cline Falls is a... https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=30

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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/

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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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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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