This past Wednesday marked the official first day of summer, which means Bend’s peak season...
Whether you’re drawn to Bend by the breweries, the hiking trails, or the mountain biking,...
For some, it’s weird to imagine finding good sushi in a landlocked city nearly 200...
Three years ago, a hotelier in a town near Bend told me every room in...
It’s that time of year again, kids. ‘Tis the season for waking up to frost...
Visiting a new city always sends my inner foodie into a frenzy, a fact I...
I’m writing this post from 5,570 miles from Central Oregon, which seems weird for a...
It’s still April, and odds are good we’ll see snow at least once more before...
Last week, a magazine fact-checker sent me an article with a caption touting the beauty...
My husband is traveling on business this week, so I’ve spent lots of time talking...
I just returned from a blissful week-long vacation on the island of Kauai, where my...
Oh, blog readers. I have a treat for you! For almost 7 years, you’ve gotten...
This past Monday was the first day of spring. My fellow Bend residents and I...
It was 67 degrees in Bend yesterday, and I rode a bike home without gloves...
Outdoor dining in Bend is as common as craft beer, golden retrievers, puffy jackets, and...
You know those T-shirts that say, “My mom went to Yellowstone and all she brought...
For as long as I can remember, Oregon’s statewide celebration of craft beer has taken...
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but there are plenty of other reasons to...
It’s no secret we’ve seen some severe weather in the Pacific Northwest this winter. Conditions...
It’s a mite bit chilly in Bend right now. That’s not a bad thing, mind...
Listen. Do you hear that? It’s the sound of . . . well, nothing. Something...
Beat the traffic to Mt. Bachelor by heading up early for...
This season's heavy snowfall has made for epic skiing and boarding...
Welcome to 2017, everyone! There are so many fab things to look forward to in...
A couple weeks ago I shared 25 Bend experiences that make great holiday gifts. While...
Bend schools are enjoying their second snow day in a row, and I just had...
This marks my 42nd Christmas on planet earth, and more than half of those have...
A snowshoe outing with Wanderlust Tours can be a treat for...
Oh, reader . . . you’re in for a real treat! No, not this blog...
The clock is ticking, guys. It’s just a matter of weeks until Mt. Bachelor opens...
Regardless of whether you’re elated or heartbroken over the results of this week’s presidential vote,...
At the Bend Visitor Center, we not only allow people to draw on the walls—we...
November is Bend Ale Trail Month, and 2016 marks the third time we’ve enjoyed this...
Date nights are a rare and precious thing in my world. Between family time, my...
Is anyone else feeling bogged down by all the negative garbage in this election season?...
One of the upsides of living in Bend for nearly 20 years is that I’ve...