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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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Sunrise Spirit Column

Sunriver Spirit Column was made by David Govedare in 2001. This piece is suggestive of... Mt. Washington Dr and NW Crossing Dr, Bend, OR

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Earth Song

Earth Song was made by Bruce West in 2005. The creator of Earth Song, formerly... Shevlin Park Rd and NW Crossing Dr, Bend, OR

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Migration

Migration was made by Hai Ying Wu in 2004. The birds taking flight in Migration... Newport Ave and College Wy, Bend, OR

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Attilt, Sundra and Garden Gate

Atilt, Sundra and Garden Gate were made by Mel Katz in 2002. The three pieces... Newport Ave and 14th St, Bend, OR

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Lodestar

Lodestar was made by Roger Berry in 2009. The visual trick in this silicon bronze... Brookswood Avenue and Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR

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Bueno Homage to the Buckaroo

Bueno Homage to the Buckaroo was made by Danae Bennett-Miller in 2005. The name of... Newport Ave and 9th St, Bend, OR

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Centennial Logger

Centennial Logger was made by Jerry Werner in 2004. Along with Centennial Planter, Centennial Logger... Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR

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Grizzly

Grizzly was made by Sherry Sander in 2001. Montana-based artist Sander specializes in sculpting animals... Franklin Ave, 8th St, and 9th St, Bend, OR

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Centennial Planter

Centennial Planter was made by Jerry Werner in 2004. Centennial Planter is installed close to... Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR

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Evolution

Evolution was made by Troy Pillow in 2008. Self-taught artist Troy Pillow creates kinetic sculpture... Bear Creek Rd and 15th St, Bend, OR

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Sound Garden

Sound Garden was made by Lee Kelly in 2010. Award-winning Portland artist Lee Kelly leveraged... Reed Market Rd and Mt. Bachelor Dr, Bend, OR

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Might of the Work Force

Might of the Work Force was made by Devin Field in 2005. Reconstructed in 2007... Butler Market Rd and 8th St, Bend, OR

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Mt. Bachelor Compass

Mt. Bachelor Compass was made by Steve Jensen in 2002. Heading down Century Drive after... Reed Market Rd, Century Dr, and Mt. Washington Dr, Bend, OR

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Milky Way

Milky Way was made by Devin Field in 2013. This stainless steel sculpture is accompanied... Shevlin Park Rd and Mt. Washington Dr, Bend, OR

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Yakaya

Yakaya was made by Troy Pillow in 2010. Kayaks as art? Perfectly reasonable in a... Riverbend Park off Columbia St, Bend, OR

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High Desert Spiral

High Desert Spiral was made by John Fleming in 2013. It towers 39', the tallest... Simpson Ave and Mt. Washington Dr, Bend, OR

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Ghost

Ghost was made by Andy Wachs and Erik Gerding in 2007. Crafted from an old... Wilson Ave and Bond St, Bend, OR

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Kickoff

Kickoff was made by Gloria Bornstein in 2012. Gloria Bornstein is a mulitdisciplinary artist who... Rock Park Dr off Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR

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Cogs

Cogs was made by Dave Fox in 2007. A century ago, the wheels in Cogs... Bond St, Bend, OR

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Gilded River

Gilded River was made by Ken McCall, Mark Baltes, and Leslie Dixon in 2017. Gilded... Murphy Rd and 3rd St, Bend, OR

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Redsides

Redsides was made by Miles Pepper in 2001. Made of carved steel and red wire,... Colorado Ave and Simpson Ave, Bend, OR

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Big Ears

Big Ears was made by Joe Halko in 2001. Depending on the time of year,... Simpson Ave and Century Dr, Bend, OR

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Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising was made by Frank Boyden in 2002. While the artist named his piece... Galveston Ave and 14th St, Bend, OR

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Orb I

Orb I was made by Brandon Zebold in 2005. The 6' sphere at the intersection... Skyliners Rd and Mt. Washington Dr, Bend, OR

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