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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6 minute read  ·   Dining & Drinking   ·   Spas   ·   Winter Fun

6 ways to go big in Bend

There’s a time for budget-friendly travel and there’s a time for splurging. You’ll find plenty...
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7 minute read  ·   Beer   ·   Dining & Drinking   ·   Oregon Events   ·   Summer Fun

12 things to know for Bend Brewfest 2018

Ahhh….Bend Brewfest. For fans of summertime and craft beer, this sudsy nirvana is the equivalent...
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