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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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RV Campgrounds & Parks

East Lake Resort & RV Park

Located 45 miles southeast of Bend on the shores of East Lake in the caldera... 22430 Paulina Lake Rd, La Pine, OR 97739 541.536.2230 http://www.eastlakeresort.com/

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Little Fawn Group Camp

Little Fawn Group Camp is located on the south end of Elk Lake, one of... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38914

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Perry South Campground

Located about 34 miles northwest of Sisters, Perry South Campground is settled on the shore... Montgomery Rd, Culver, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38638

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Sheep Springs Horse Camp

Sheep Springs Horse Campground sits in the spectacular Metolius River Basin area in Deschutes National... Forest Service Rd 1260, Sisters, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=39234

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Skiing & Snowboarding

Hoodoo Ski Area

Hoodoo Ski Area sits on the summit of Oregon’s Santiam Pass and is Oregon’s most... 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR 97759 541.822.3799 http://www.skihoodoo.com/

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Vacation Rentals & Airbnb

Bend Desert Dweller

Desert Dweller Vacation Rental condo is located on Bend's Eastside is close to Pilot Butte... 541.306.8878

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Hotels & Motels

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Experience the laid-back mountain lifestyle of Bend when you stay at the Country Inn &... 62065 SE 27th St, Bend, OR 97702 541.617.9696 https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/country-inn-bend-or?checkInDate=2020-01-03&checkOutDate=2020-01-04&adults%5B%5D=1&children%5B%5D=0&searchType=lowest&promotionCode=&brandFirst=cis&hotelCode=USABEND

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Hampton Inn & Suites Bend

Hampton Inn & Suites Bend is set in the heart of the Old Mill District,... 730 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702 541.388.3000 http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/oregon/hampton-inn-and-suites-bend-RDMBEHX/index.html

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Vacation Rentals & Airbnb

Pine Forest Retreat

If you’re gathering a big group for your visit to Bend, Pine Forest Retreat should... 209.815.4985 http://www.vrbo.com/316252

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Vacation Rentals & Airbnb

The Eagle’s Nest

The Eagles Nest sleeps two in a 600 square foot one bedroom/one bathroom modern apartment... 503.568.9097 https://www.vrbo.com/731750

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Candle Creek Campground

At the confluence of Candle Creek and the Metolius River, this campground offers opportunities for... Forest Service Rd 12, Sisters, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38588

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Elk Lake Campground

Elk Lake Campground is a small hillside campground located on Elk Lake, approximately 35 miles... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38860

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Little Lava Lake Campground

Little Lava Lake is often called Deschutes Pond because it is the source of the... Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38916

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Pine Mountain Campground

Pine Mountain Campground is close to the summit of Pine Mountain, near Pine Mountain Observatory.... Forest Service Rd 2017, Bend, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=39288

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Skull Hollow Campground

Located just eight miles from Smith Rock State Park, Skull Hollow Campground (aka The Grasslands)... Forest Service Rd 5710, Madras, OR 541.416.6640 https://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/cs/recarea?ss=110607&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003738&navid=110240000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&recid=39154&actid=29&ttype=recarea&pname=Skull%20Hollow%20Campground

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Hotels & Motels

Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River

Located in within walking distance to the Riverhouse Convention Center and The Bend Promenade shopping... 15 NE Butler Market Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.4114 https://www.redlion.com/or/bend/red-lion-inn-suites-deschutes-river-bend

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Convenient & Cozy Downtown Cottage

With a five-minute walk to the river and Drake Park and no more than a... http://www.vrbo.com/507880

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RV Rentals

Happy Campers RV Rentals

Based in Bend and supported by Beaver Coaches, Happy Campers offers high-end RV rentals for... 62955 Boyd Acres Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.323.3715 https://happycampersrvrentals.com/

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Pine Ridge Inn Hotel & Suites

Nestled in a tranquil grove of ponderosa pines just minutes away from bustling downtown Bend,... 1200 SW Mount Bachelor Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.6137 https://www.pineridgeinn.com/

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Hotels & Motels

The Oxford Hotel

Inspired by the cosmopolitan mountain town of Bend, the OXFORD hotel is a welcome respite... 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.8436 https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/

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Cascade Meadows RV Resort

Part of the Sound Pacific Resorts chain, Cascade Meadows RV Resort is accurately named, located... 53750 Hwy 97, La Pine, OR 97739 541.536.2244 https://www.soundpacificrv.com/cascade-meadows

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Fall River Campground

Fall River is a small, local campground that is an excellent place for a family... County Hwy 42, Sunriver, OR 97707 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38356

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Lower Bridge Campground

Located approximately 24 miles northwest of Sisters, Lower Bridge Campground is a stunner, even by... Forest Service Rd 12, Sisters, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38626

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Pine Rest Campground

While most of the campgrounds along the Metolius River are good for RVs of all... Forest Service Rd 1419, Camp Sherman, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38642

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Smiling River Campground

With 34 campsites, Smiling River Campground is by far the largest established campground on Central... Forest Service Rd 14, Camp Sherman, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38656

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Vacation Rentals & Airbnb

Bend Rental Guide

Bend Rental Guide is your one stop resource for apartment, home and vacation rentals throughout... 541.639.3624 http://www.bendrentalguide.com/visit-bend-redmond-Prineville-madras-sisters-sunriver-central-oregon-vacation-rental-properties-0-Page1

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Cumberland House

Hansel and Gretel could not have conceived of a more charming cottage than Cumberland House.... 1115 NW Cumberland Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.480.8133 http://www.homespunvacations.com/

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Hotels & Motels

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Bend has one of the greatest locations in the entire city. Perched... 425 SW Bluff Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.617.6111 http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/oregon/hilton-garden-inn-bend-RDMBOGI/event/index.html

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Quality Inn

The Quality Inn chain of hotels is known for clean, no-fuss rooms at a fair... 20600 Grandview Dr, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.0848 https://www.choicehotels.com/oregon/bend/quality-inn-hotels/or079?source=lb

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Nestled in the pine trees of West Bend, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott is conveniently... 755 SW 13th Pl, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.5006 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdmts-towneplace-suites-bend-near-mt-bachelor/

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Chief Paulina Horse Camp

Chief Paulina Horse Camp is the only horse campground located in Newberry National Volcanic Monument... Country Rd 21, La Pine, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38320&actid=30

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Gorge Campground

Gorge Campground is located on the crystal clear upper Metolius River, one of the most... Forest Service Rd 1419, Sisters, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38610

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Lower Canyon Creek Campground

Located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River, Lower Canyon Creek... Forest Service Rd 1420, Sisters, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38590

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Pioneer Ford Campground

Located approximately 23 miles northwest of Sisters, Pioneer Ford is one of the most popular... Forest Service Rd 14, Camp Sherman, OR https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38644

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State and National Parks

Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park is near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne, about 26 miles... Terrebonne, OR 541.548.7501 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_51.php

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Vacation Rentals & Airbnb

Bend River View Vacations

Come stay in style with access to all the best Bend has to offer. Bend... 97 NW Jefferson Pl, Bend, OR 97703 http://bendriverviewvacations.com/

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