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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Indoor Fun

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

Mountain Air Indoor Trampoline Park offers an indoor recreation and amusement facility for children and... 20495 Murray Rd, Suite 150, Bend, OR 97701 541.647.1409 https://www.mountainairbend.com/

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Hiking

Upper Deschutes River Trail

The Deschutes River Trail from Meadow Day Use Area to Benham Falls East follows along... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38338

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Guided Tours

Bend Photo Tours

Book the ultimate Photo Tour experience throughout Bend and Central Oregon’s stunning landscapes, guided by... 550 SW Industrial Way, #105, Bend, OR 97701 541.640.1089 https://www.bendphototours.com/

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Parks & Playgrounds

Shevlin Park

Shevlin Park is a haven located less than three miles from Bend that offers an... 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.389.7275 https://www.bendparksandrec.org/park/shevlin-park/

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Summer Concert Series

The Hayden Homes Amphitheater’s Summer Concert Series provides the soundtrack to the summer months in...

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

There might not be a better place in the Pacific Northwest to watch live music...

Tower Theatre

For nearly 80 years the iconic Tower Theatre has been the center of downtown Bend....

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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

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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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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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Cultus Lake Resort

Cultus Lake Resort in Bend, Oregon is a favorite Pacific Northwest destination for family vacations.... 55885 Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR 97707 541.408.1560 http://www.cultuslakeresort.com/

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Fishing

Fly Fishers Place

The Fly Fishers Place in Sisters carries top of the line equipment from Sage, RL... 151 W Main St, Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.3474 http://www.flyfishersplace.com/

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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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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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Fishing

River Runner Outfitters

Founded in 2008, River Runner Outfitters is a Bend-based fly fishing guide service that leads... 61315 King Josiah Pl, Bend, OR 97702 541.978.0152 https://fishdeschutes.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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Guided Tours

Wanderlust Tours | Summer Tours

Explore with us this summer! 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-summer

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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/

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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Fishing

FlySpur Ranch

Central Oregon draws adventurers from near and far, and many find themselves at Fly Spur... 64460 Research Rd, Bend, OR 97703 541.389.4995 http://www.flyspur.com/

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Wine

Maragas Winery

The microclimate at Maragas Winery in Culver makes it the ideal place to grow a... 15523 Hwy 97, Culver, OR 97734 541.546.5464 http://www.maragaswinery.com/

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State and National Parks

Pilot Butte State Park & Viewpoint

Pilot Butte is like Bend’s North Star, you can see it from almost anywhere in... Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.6055 https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=33

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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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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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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

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Tennis & Pickleball

Bend Pickleball Club

Bend Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit sports club based in Bend with locations to play... PO Box 8023, Bend, OR 97708 http://www.bendpickleballclub.com/

Weddings and Conferences

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

Located in Redmond, Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is home and host to some... 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756 541.548.2711 http://www.expo.deschutes.org/index.cfm

Museums

Fort Rock Valley Historical Society Homestead

The Fort Rock Valley Historical Society, founded in 1984 with eight charter members, saw the... 64696 Fort Rock Rd, Fort Rock, OR 97735 541.576.2251 http://fortrockoregon.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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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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Guided Tours

Sun Country Tours

Sun Country Tours has been creating unforgettable experiences for thousands of guests on the beautiful... 531 SW 13th St, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.6277 http://www.suncountrytours.com/

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Gear Rentals

Wheel Fun Rentals

Wheel Fun Rentals is conveniently located in the Old Mill District at Riverbend Dog Park,... 769 SW Columbia, Bend, OR 97702 541.408.4568 https://wheelfunrentals.com/or/bend/old-mill-district/

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Indoor Fun

Bend Rock Gym

Bend Rock Gym is Central Oregon’s home to indoor rock climbing, fitness, yoga and family... 1182 SE Centennial Ct, Bend, OR 97702 541.388.6764 https://bendrockgym.com/

Museums

Deschutes Historical Museum

The Deschutes Historical Society is an organization "to gather, preserve and make available museum, library... 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.389.1813 http://www.deschuteshistory.org/

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/

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