Food + Bev

Here, mornings aren’t just mornings — they’re little moments of pure magic 😍☀️

Otters, foxes and porcupines, oh my! Get up close to wild animals at the @highdesertmuseum! 🦦 Watch resident river otters Brook, Pitch and Wesley as they scamper on land, use their slide or go for a swim at the Autzen Otter Exhibit. 🦅 Every afternoon during the Bird of Prey Encounter, wildlife staff will introduce you to one of the birds in the museum’s care and shed light on their way of life in the High Desert. 🦊 Meet Gert the sprightly gray fox. She came to live at the Museum in 2020 and has become quite the superstar! Fun Fact: the sprightly canid fox is the only species in the Canidae family that can climb trees with her strong, hooked claws.  🐢 Visit the Desertarium, for the opportunity to view native wildlife up close including turtles, tortoises, snakes, lizards, frogs, fish, and more!

Unwind in style at @viaggio_wine, where every bottle tells a story🍷🍇 Located on Bend’s west side, their independent shop is more than just a place to buy wine — it’s an experience artfully crafted by Advanced Sommelier and owner, Benjamin Richardson. Visit their stunning tasting room and find your next favorite wine! 🎥: @hownowstudios + @heronhouse.studio

Didn’t make it to the eclipse totality zone? Shift your gaze to the night skies for a celestial experience like no other! 🌌 Central Oregon’s high elevation, clear nights, and low light pollution, make it an ideal location for stargazing! Plus, Bend is the perfect basecamp as you explore the newly named Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary—2.5 million acres of pristine high desert where starry skies are protected for humans and wildlife alike.