The mountains around Bend donβt rush the sunrise. Neither do we. π Ease into the weekend with a slow start and a view worth waking up for.
HOT TIP: The Bend Central District is where itβs at this summerβand weβre giving you the chance to experience it all. π WEβRE TALKING: π¨ Two nights at @campfirehotelβ¨πΈ $300 to spend at @dogwoodatthepineshed + food truck feasting π₯ Private tasting at @oregonspiritdistillers β¨πΆ Concert tix to your pick of @bendconcerts shows πΊ Round-trip Cruizzy rides to the venue with @cruizzyfun HOW TO ENTER: π Like this post π Follow all tagged accounts π Tag a friend in the comments (every tag = an entry!) [Entry period ends July 16 at noon. Winner will be contacted via DM by Visit Bendβs official account. Official rules available via the link in Visit Bendβs bio.]
π²π¨ Racing into the weekβ¦ Sure, a surrey through the Old Mill District wonβt win you any speed recordsβbut with river views, sunshine, and plenty of laughs along the way, you wonβt be in a hurry to get anywhere else. π: @wheelfunbend + @oldmilldistrict
No two Fourth of July celebrations in Bend look the same. Maybe yours starts with wagging tails at the Pet Parade and ends with fireworks lighting up the night. Maybe itβs about catching live music, riverside hangs, or finding that perfect view of the Butte. πΎ π£ππ§ π£ππ₯πππ | π΅:π―π¬ ππ | ππ’πͺπ‘π§π’πͺπ‘ πππ‘π Lineup starts at 8:30 AMβbring your coffee, grab your spot, and take in this one-of-a-kind tradition as dogs, goats, and horses parade through town. πΆ πππ’ππ π£ππ₯π§π¬ ππ§ π§ππ ππ’π π π’π‘π¦ | πππ§ππ₯ π§ππ π£ππ₯πππ When the parade wraps, head to @thecommonsbend. Kick back in the courtyard, grab a drink, and enjoy live music from Skillethead. πΈ π¦π¨π π ππ₯ π π¨π¦ππ πππ¦π§ | π± π£π | π¦ππ©ππ‘π§π π π’π¨π‘π§πππ‘ π₯ππ¦π’π₯π§ Seventh Mountain Resort keeps the good vibes going with food, drinks, and live tunes from 5 PM on. π πππ₯ππͺπ’π₯ππ¦ π’π‘ π§ππ ππ¨π§π§π | ππ¬ π£π Fireworks light up the night over Pilot Butte. The best part? You donβt need to be closeβthe viewβs great from all over town. 𧨠REMINDER: FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN CITY LIMITS OR THE NATIONAL FOREST.
Last nightβs sky had the whole town staring west π€― πΈ: @pete_alport
No better way to start the week: a smooth trail, a little pedal assist, and the forest all to yourself. βοΈ π: Haul Road Trail is a 3.8 mile fully paved trail along the old lumber mill railroad route.
Sometimes the perfect plan is no plan at all. Just a paddle, a quiet lake, and time to relax. πΏ
π Around here, food trucks mean more than a meal. Theyβre where trails end, conversations start, and the evening lingers a little longer. π» National Food Truck Day? We just call that Friday. πYouβll find @ainahawaiianbend at @ontapbend
Opening Day is on. π¨ β¨@mtbachelorβs bike park is officially open for the season. Little Pine and Pine Marten lifts are spinning. Lava Flow, Blade Runner, and Swizzlestick are riding fast. The dirtβs tacky, the skies are clear, and the stoke is high. Live music starts at 11, the BBQβs already sizzling, and the laps? Just getting started.β¨ Energyβs high. You in? πΆβοΈ
Golden hour? More like grab-a-chair-and-stare hour π―β¨ #ThisIsBend
Right now, the Oregon Badlands are showing offβshades of gold, violet, and blush tucked between lava rock and sage β¨ π These wildflowers are tougher than they lookβbut theyβre also incredibly vulnerable to foot traffic. By staying on trail, youβre helping protect this moment for the next person who comes along.
Somewhere between the cannonball and the cold drink, it hits youβthis is exactly where you’re supposed to be. #ThisIsBend
GOING FAST. The current Bend Ale Trail prizes are almost tapped out. π If you’re close to finishing your passport, now’s the time to redeem. These custom taster glasses and handcrafted juniper boards won’t be backβonce they’re gone, theyβre gone.
No noise. No rush. Just water, quiet, and a little room to breathe. π: Paulina Lake + Falls
Weekend brunch plans? Jacksonβs Corner has a seat (and a cinnamon roll) with your name on it. πͺπ³βοΈ
Tomorrow, downtown goes full throttle π The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium drops into the streets with tight turns, faster laps, and the loudest crowds this side of the Cascades.
Chimney Rock is one of those trails that just gets itβquick hike, big views, pure Central Oregon energy. β¨ π Remember to stick to the trail and pack everything back with you.
π Helicopter views = next-level perspective. Snowy summits. Endless pine forests. A golden hour that makes the Cascades glow. πΈ: @thepicturesquepassport | @flybend
Not all treasure hunts require a trailhead. π§ @oldboyvintage is one of those spots you stumble into β and end up spending way longer than planned. Stacks of denim. Shelves of boots. Cases full of tiny treasures (just look at those matchbooks!) β¨
βοΈ Summer days on Bendβs rivers and alpine lakes? Hard to beat. Before you launch, float, or paddle out, hereβs a quick heads up to help keep things safeβfor you, your crew, and the waterways: βοΈ Life jackets required (yep, even on paddle boards) βοΈ Bring secure footwear (flip-flops love to float away) βοΈ Use gear made for rivers + lakes βοΈ Pack out ALL trash βοΈ Skip the alcoholβplenty of great spots to raise a glass after your adventure Letβs keep Bendβs waterways clean and safe this summer!
Hop to it! πΈ Cascade Lakes Highway is openβbut many lakes still look like this. Expect snow, slush, and icy waters. And if youβre lucky? A frog sighting or two.
Slow mornings β¨ House-made bagels π₯― Good light βοΈ π Boβs delivers on all three
Rumor has itβ¦the northern lights were out and about in Central Oregon this weekend. πβ¨ Did you see βem? β πΈ @whitwhitehouse | May 2024
Coffee. Conversation. Community. At @lonepinecoffee, itβs about more than whatβs in the cup. Itβs about the connections built around it.
Summerβs not official yet. But the snow is melting. The meadows are waking up. And if youβve dipped a toe in the creek lately, you knowβitβs already starting to feel like summer.
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The mountains around Bend donβt rush the sunrise. Neither do we. π Ease into the weekend with a slow start and a view worth waking up for.
HOT TIP: The Bend Central District is where itβs at this summerβand weβre giving you the chance to experience it all. π WEβRE TALKING: π¨ Two nights at @campfirehotelβ¨πΈ $300 to spend at @dogwoodatthepineshed + food truck feasting π₯ Private tasting at @oregonspiritdistillers β¨πΆ Concert tix to your pick of @bendconcerts shows πΊ Round-trip Cruizzy rides to the venue with @cruizzyfun HOW TO ENTER: π Like this post π Follow all tagged accounts π Tag a friend in the comments (every tag = an entry!) [Entry period ends July 16 at noon. Winner will be contacted via DM by Visit Bendβs official account. Official rules available via the link in Visit Bendβs bio.]
π²π¨ Racing into the weekβ¦ Sure, a surrey through the Old Mill District wonβt win you any speed recordsβbut with river views, sunshine, and plenty of laughs along the way, you wonβt be in a hurry to get anywhere else. π: @wheelfunbend + @oldmilldistrict
No two Fourth of July celebrations in Bend look the same. Maybe yours starts with wagging tails at the Pet Parade and ends with fireworks lighting up the night. Maybe itβs about catching live music, riverside hangs, or finding that perfect view of the Butte. πΎ π£ππ§ π£ππ₯πππ | π΅:π―π¬ ππ | ππ’πͺπ‘π§π’πͺπ‘ πππ‘π Lineup starts at 8:30 AMβbring your coffee, grab your spot, and take in this one-of-a-kind tradition as dogs, goats, and horses parade through town. πΆ πππ’ππ π£ππ₯π§π¬ ππ§ π§ππ ππ’π π π’π‘π¦ | πππ§ππ₯ π§ππ π£ππ₯πππ When the parade wraps, head to @thecommonsbend. Kick back in the courtyard, grab a drink, and enjoy live music from Skillethead. πΈ π¦π¨π π ππ₯ π π¨π¦ππ πππ¦π§ | π± π£π | π¦ππ©ππ‘π§π π π’π¨π‘π§πππ‘ π₯ππ¦π’π₯π§ Seventh Mountain Resort keeps the good vibes going with food, drinks, and live tunes from 5 PM on. π πππ₯ππͺπ’π₯ππ¦ π’π‘ π§ππ ππ¨π§π§π | ππ¬ π£π Fireworks light up the night over Pilot Butte. The best part? You donβt need to be closeβthe viewβs great from all over town. 𧨠REMINDER: FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN CITY LIMITS OR THE NATIONAL FOREST.