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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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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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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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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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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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Golf

Widgi Creek Golf Club

Widgi Creek Golf Club, off Century Drive and halfway to Mt. Bachelor in one direction... 18707 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.4449 http://www.widgi.com/

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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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Golf

Meadows Golf Course at Sunriver

Meadows is acclaimed architect John Fought's creation, featuring tremendous variety within its 18 holes, seven... 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.4402 https://www.sunriverresort.com/central-oregon-bend-golf/meadows-course

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Bike Shops

Pine Mountain Sports

Pine Mountain Sports has been serving the adventurous for almost 20 years. Located on the... 255 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.8080 http://www.pinemountainsports.com/

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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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Golf

Woodlands Course at Sunriver

The Woodlands Golf Course at Sunriver Resort south of Bend was designed by the internationally... 17890 W Core Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.3467 https://www.sunriverresort.com/central-oregon-bend-golf/woodlands-course

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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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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

Museums

High Desert Museum

The High Desert Museum reveals the culture of the West’s High Desert through artful exhibits, alluring animals,... 59800 US-97, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.4754 http://www.highdesertmuseum.org/

Made in Bend

Metolius Climbing

Getting their start in Doug Phillips' tiny garage near the headwaters of the Metolius River... 541.382.7585 http://www.metoliusclimbing.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

Sage Canyon Rafting

Sage Canyon River Company is an Oregon river rafting company dedicated to providing adventurous people... 509 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037 541.395.2697 http://sagerafting.com/

Museums

Sunriver Nature Center

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory located on Spring River road is just a mile... 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.4394 http://www.sunrivernaturecenter.org/

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Activities

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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Disc Golf

Black Butte Ranch Disc Golf Course

Black Butte Ranch Disc Golf Course is located outside the gated portion of the Black... Hawks Beard, Sisters, OR 97759 http://www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/black-butte-ranch

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Activities

Deschutes Paddle Trail

Ranging from placid easy sections (Class I) to very difficult and dangerous for experts only(Class... https://www.bendpaddletrailalliance.org/maps/

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Disc Golf

Hyzer Pines Disc Golf Course

Maintained by Sisters Parks and Rec and built in 2006, Hyzer Pines is the only... 1750 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters, OR 97759 https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/hyzer-pines

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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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Roller Skating & Skate Parks

Ponderosa Skate Park

Ponderosa Skate Park may be owned and operated by Bend Parks and Recreation District (BPRD),... 225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.7275 http://www.bendparksandrec.org/skateboarding/

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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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/experiences#!/

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