Admittedly, I’m biased after living in Bend for nearly 18 years and enjoying childhood summers here through the 70s and 80s. But can I just say there’s no place on earth more magical to spend the fourth of July than Bend, Oregon? It’s true. From old-fashioned pancake feeds and sack … Continue reading
While I’ve blogged many times about family-friendly travel and fun things to do with the kids in Bend (both warm weather and cool weather options), it occurred to me yesterday that I haven’t given you the full story. I thought of this as I was stuffing my car full of … Continue reading
The fact that tourism is booming in Bend, Oregon is either a testament to how well we’re doing our jobs at Visit Bend, or a testament to how cool Bend is. How about we just say it’s both? In any case, it’s not uncommon for vacationers to arrive in the … Continue reading
Bend, Oregon: Hike, bike, kayak, float, fish, shop, dine, and listen to music. All within the greater Bend area, and most right here within the city limits. True. Here’s your snapshot to the Deschutes River, which flows though the heart of Bend – and carries us with it. Biking … Continue reading
Get into the swing of spring at the 9th annual Bend Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe Spring Paddlefest! Spend the weekend on the Deschutes River, soaking in the Central Oregon sun, improving your paddle stroke and test-driving more than 150 kayaks and canoes; all for free. Saturday, April 24th: Location: … Continue reading
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