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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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Funky Fauna Artisan Ales

Located in the north end of Sisters, OR, just steps away from the Deschutes National... 211 Sun Ranch Dr #101, Sisters, OR 97759 https://www.funkyfaunabeer.com

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Yellow Brew Bus

Hop on board and experience the best of Bend’s breweries, distilleries, cideries, and wineries! With... 44.05861193929946, -121.315327963294 541.694.1110 https://www.yellowbrewbus.com

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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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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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Domaine Serene Wine Lounge

Extending our deep-rooted hospitality 160 miles south of our Dundee Hills estate, the Domaine Serene... 901 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.550.3795 https://domaineserenebend.com/

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Stoller Wine Bar

Located in the Box Factory, our newest location features wine from our family of brands,... 555 NW Arizona Ave, Ste 30, Bend, OR 97703 503.864.3404 https://www.stollerfamilyestate.com

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Gompers Distillery

Gompers Distillery is Redmond, Oregon’s first distillery producing gin in small, hand-crafted batches with local... 611 NE Jackpine Ct #8, Redmond, OR 97756 541.588.2825 https://gompersdistillery.com

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Bledsoe Family Winery

In our unwavering enthusiasm for the Walla Walla Valley, we created Bledsoe Family Winery –... 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 198, Bend OR 97702 541.797.6502 https://bledsoefamilywinery.com

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Bend Cider Co.

BEND CIDER CO. was born November 2019 with wife Tammy Roark “We had a vision... 64649 Wharton Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.410.0639 https://www.bendcider.com

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Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. - Redmond

7th Street Brewhouse came into being in 1996 because of the incredible reception of Cascade... 855 SW 7th Street, Redmond, OR 97756 541.923.1795 https://www.cascadelakes.com

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Crooked Roots Brewing

If you’re a fan of the beer-n-pizza combo, make sure you plan your trip to Crooked... 420 N Main St. Prineville, OR, 97754 541. 362.5583 http://www.crbrewing.com

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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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Initiative Brewery

Relax at our new brewpub and enjoy some of our world class beer and innovative... 424 NW Fifth St, Redmond, OR 97756 541.527.4380 https://initiativebrew.com

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Kobold Brewing

We are a local, small, independent craft brewery in Redmond, Oregon. Our taphouse and patio... 245 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756 541.504.9373 http://koboldbrewing.com

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Food and Drink

Porter Brewing Co.

Located in North East Redmond, Porter Brewing Co. is a family owned and operated pub... 611 NE Jackpine Ct #2, Redmond, OR 97756 541.504.7959 https://www.porterbrewingco.com/

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Food and Drink

Monkless Belgian Ales - The Brasserie

The Brasserie at Monkless Belgian Ales is a highly curated restaurant and taproom that fuses... 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend, OR 97702 541.797.6760 https://www.monkless.com/

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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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Hiking

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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Brewery/Pub

Boss Rambler Beer Club

Muchas cervezas throughout far-flung travels lead us to a whole new love for beer of... 1009 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701 https://bossrambler.com

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Spider City Brewery & Tap Room

Melanie and Michele met Tammy in college, at Chico State, and there started their friendship... 1177 SE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702 https://spidercitybrewing.com/home

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Bevel Craft Brewing

Our passion lies in India Pale Ales and we pay homage by highlighting the characteristics... 911 SE Armour Rd, Suite B, Bend, OR 97702 541.972.3835 https://www.bevelbeer.com/

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Distilleries

Backdrop Distilling

BackDrop Distilling entered the spirit world in 2015, Est. in 2014 Mark Plants installed a... 70 SW Century Dr #100, Bend, OR 97702 541.728.0860 https://backdropdistilling.com/

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Points Of Interest

Oregon Badlands Wilderness

The Oregon Badlands Wilderness holds a number of remarkable and exciting landforms and geologic features.... 541.416.6700 https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-washington/oregon-badlands

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Hiking

Phil's Trailhead

Phil's Trail is a 12.4 mile out and back trail located near Bend, Oregon. The... 541.383.5300 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=38468&actid=24

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Fishing

Chimney Rock

Open all year, the Wild and Scenic Crooked River at Chimney Rock provides easy access... Hwy 27, Prineville, OR 541.416.6700 https://www.blm.gov/visit/chimney-rock-trail

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Bend Ale Trail

Bridge 99 Brewery

Two friends, Trever Hawman and Rod Kramer, decided to turn in their carpenters belts and... 63063 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.280.1690 https://bridge99brewery.com/

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Waterfalls

Tumalo Falls

This very popular site offers beautiful views of Tumalo Falls just a few minutes from the trailhead. There are... West of Bend on Skyliners Rd, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38526

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Bend Ale Trail

Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Roots Revival Movement to produce hand crafted beer and food. Providing exclusive, small batch brews,... 62988 Layton Ave, #103, Bend, OR 97701 541.668.1766 http://www.craftkitchenandbrewery.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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Bend Ale Trail

Wild Ride Brewing

Wild Ride Brewing in the heart of downtown Redmond, Oregon is both a production brewery... 332 SW 5th St, Redmond, OR 97756 541.516.8544 https://www.wildridebrew.com/

Transportation

Coiled Cabs

Coiled Cabs of Bend means every bit of it when they say they have “Clean... 541.810.0188 http://coiledcabs.com

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Bend Ale Trail

Worthy Brewing

Started on Bend's Eastside in 2012, Worthy Brewing doubled their production in April of 2017... 495 NE Bellevue Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.639.4776 http://www.worthybrewing.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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Bend Ale Trail

10 Barrel Brewing Co. - Eastside

The local brewery started in 2006 and now has pubs in Bend, Boise, Portland, Denver,... 62950 Northeast 18th St, Bend, OR 97701 541.241.7733 http://www.10barrel.com/

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Gear Rentals

Let It Ride eBike Tours and Rentals

Have you seen this place? We love Bend and so will you. This Central Oregon... 25 NW Minnesota Ave #54, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.2331 https://www.letitridebend.com/

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