Babies are awesome, but they can make traveling a challenge. Fortunately, there are moms and dads who’ve blazed a trail before you and can offer tips on getting around Bend with a little one. While your regular Visit Bend blogger, Tawna, is out on vacation this week, we’ve asked author and … Continue reading
Maybe it’s breweries bringing you to Bend this summer. Could be the hiking trails, or perhaps it’s mountain biking or the city’s awesome arts & culture scene beckoning you our sunny little mountain town. No matter what draws you to this high desert oasis, odds are good your bucket list … Continue reading
If you asked ten strangers in Bend what they love most about our summers, odds are good at least half would list concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Few experiences are more magical than dancing barefoot in the grass with the stage bathed in pinky-orange sunset while music ripples off … Continue reading
Several times a day, visitors rush into the Bend Visitor Center in a big hurry. “We’re passing through and only have two hours,” they pant. “What should we do?” It’s a common enough inquiry that it seemed smart to share a few options. While truly seeing Bend takes several days … Continue reading
Flowers are blooming, kayakers are flocking to the Deschutes in droves, and popular roadways are flinging open their gates and shoveling snow like mad. All signs point to summer’s arrival in Bend, but if you’re not ready to let winter go, you can still get your fix. Here are 4 … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when every fan of Bend, Oregon becomes bizarrely fascinated by road conditions. Which seasonal gates are open? Is the snow cleared yet from that road? Can I access my favorite recreation playground? Relax, road watchers. We’ve got your answers as of May 16, 2019. Cascade … Continue reading
Ever ask your mom what she wants and get the ol’ “Just you, dear” in response? Yeah, she’s lying. Moms are selfless creatures programmed to put everyone else’s needs first, but that doesn’t mean she should get shortchanged on holidays. Here are a few things your mom really wants in … Continue reading
Does anyone else dread exercising? That’s tough to admit in a fitness-friendly town like Bend where everyone’s constantly out running and mountain climbing on some of the world’s most spectacular trails. For me, the one thing worse than exercising is cramming myself into a bikini after a long winter of … Continue reading
Bend’s music scene has grown by leaps and bounds in the 21+ years I’ve lived here, and spring is when excitement starts to build. That’s when concert announcements start trickling out for venues like the Les Schwab Amphitheater and the Clear Summer Nights concert series. Festivals share their upcoming lineups, … Continue reading
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