The sunsets this week: 10/10, no notes 🏆

The formula for winter fun? Sled, snow, and hill. ❄️ Add some big sends and even bigger laughs, and you’ve got winter in Bend at its best. 🛷✨

Namasté, but make it rock-solid. 🪨 Balancing Rocks creates the perfect setting for mindfulness—and plenty of “how is that even possible?” moments. 🤯

Ever followed fresh snowshoe tracks into a quiet forest and felt like you had the whole world to yourself? @wanderlusttours knows how to make that magic happen—with plenty of laughs and hot cocoa (or something a bit stronger 😉) to go around.🌲❄️

Friday’s calling and it says: 🥃 Meet me at Stihl Whiskey Bar! Shake off the week with a handcrafted cocktail or a whiskey that’ll make your taste buds do a little happy dance. @stihlwhiskeybar, is all about good drinks, good vibes, and starting the weekend off right. 🪩✨

Step lightly, tread softly—this is where the (tiny) wild things roam. 🐾✨ 📍Tumalo Mountain

All that matters in the quiet of the climb is your breath, the rhythmic click of your gear, and the feel of hands meeting rock. 🧗#ThisIsBend 📷: @tylerroemer

Weekend plans? Just a few deep turns at Mt. Bachelor. Nothing big. 🫡🎿

Boyd Cave in winter? It’s like stepping into a secret underground ice palace. ❄️ Grab your headlamp, watch your step (it’s slick out there), and get ready for a whole new kind of Bend adventure.

Some call it a winter wonderland. Around here, it’s just a Wednesday in Bend. ❄️🌲 #visitbend #thisisbend

A night to celebrate. A year to explore. 🥂🎉 Bend’s magic doesn’t stop when the lights go out—tomorrow’s trails are waiting for you.🌲✨ #thisisbend #visitbend #newyearseve

Mornings like these remind you why Bend is an adventure lover’s paradise. #thisisbend #visitbend

Face full of snow, heart full of joy. ❄️🛷 Bend’s sledding hills turn winter into an epic family adventure—no experience required. 📍: Wanoga SnoPark #visitbend #thisisbend

This season invites you to slow down, step outside, and discover the beautiful light hidden in Bend’s winter wonderland. ❄️ Sometimes, it’s the quiet places that shine the brightest. #thisisbend #visitbend

Cue up the road trip playlist and hit the snow-lined highways. The mountains are calling, and Bend is the answer. 🏔️❄️ #thisisbend #visitbend

Crisp air. Quiet skies. Winter is officially here. ❄️ #ThisIsBend #VisitBend #FirstDayOfWinter

Weekend loading… 🍂❄️

🥂 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙖) 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱! For 67 years, Mt. Bachelor has been the heart of winter in Bend, where every turn, every run, and every view brings pure joy. Happy Birthday, old friend—you’re aging like fine wine and even finer powder. 🎂🏔️ 🎉 Mt. Bachelor’s birthday celebration kicks off today from 1 to 2 p.m. on the West Village Lodge deck! Stop by for cake, ice cream, and @deschutesbrewery beer.

🎄 Find the perfect gift (or three!) in Bend’s Old Ironworks District! Start your adventure at @howlgoods for sustainable style, then explore the unique treasures at @mudlakestudios and @theworkhouse for gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Nordic skiing: the quiet adventure that’s all about fresh air, freedom, and the flow.

For @mtbachelor’s 67th birthday, we decided to go big. So big, in fact, we added the biggest googly eyes we could find. 👀 The real party happens on December 19th from 1:00–2:00 p.m. at the West Village Lodge deck—think cake, ice cream, and @deschutesbrewery beer. Because what’s a mountain birthday without a little sugar and stoke? 🎂🍻 [ Don’t worry; no one had to scale Mt. Bachelor with a giant ladder and glue stick. Mt. Bachelor remains clean, untouched, and as stunning as ever. No cleanup crew required. 👏 ]

Lunch plans? Dinner? Weekend Brunch? Whatever you’re craving, Hook & Plow has you covered. Fresh, seasonal, and oh-so-satisfying! 🥗✨

Me: ‘This is the one!’
Also me: ‘I didn’t know trees could weigh this much.’ 😅 Pro Tip: Bring gloves, a saw, and 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 ✨ Pine, fir, or cedar—whatever tree fits your vibe, here’s what to know before you head out:
🌲 Pines grow at lower elevations, firs on north-facing slopes, and cedar in the high country.
🌟 Stick to designated motorized roads and watch for seasonal closures.
🚫 Avoid private land, wilderness areas, and streams (300 feet is the magic number). 🎟️ Permits are available at the Bend Visitor Center

It’s a snow globe kind of day in Bend—sparkling flakes and cozy winter vibes ❄️✨

Meet Matt Mendes—a Warm Springs tribal member, fly fishing guide, and steward of the Deschutes River. This stunning waterway isn’t just a backdrop for Matt’s life—it’s his heritage, a legacy passed down from his grandfather, who opened miles of the river to others. From teaching the art of hooking trout and steelhead to organizing clean-ups and tree plantings, Matt’s work is about honoring the land and sharing its beauty. Every cast tells a story of tradition, connection, and care. This is just a glimpse—watch the full video at the 🔗 link in our bio. — 🎣 Fly Fishing Guide: @deschutesnative, Warm Springs/Wasco/Modoc/Washoe/Pitt River Native, passionate steward of the Deschutes River. A special thank you to the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation for their generosity and for allowing us to create this video on their sacred land. 🎥 Production Team: @elena.pressprich [Visit Bend], @jreynoldsfilms [John Reynolds Films]