🍻💥 It’s that time of year again—fresh hop season in Bend! And we’ve got something extra fun: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼! 🎯 Grab your bingo card at the Bend Visitor Center, sip on the freshest brews, and collect your stamps. Complete a row, bring your card back for awesome prizes and be entered for the chance to win a Bend beer-cation! 🎉 But hurry—the brews (and prizes!) won’t last long! Tag your friends, grab your pints, and let’s get sipping! 🍻 #BendFreshHops #BendAleTrail

Whether you love scenic mountain trails or lakeside lounging, this is your sign to book that next trip to Bend! ⛰️🌲✨ 🍎: @bendcider 🛍️: @oldmilldistrict 🛶: Hosmer Lake 🍱: @jiastreetkitchen 🎶: @bendconcerts 🧖: @mcmenaminsosf 🧗‍♂️: @thecircuitgym_bend

Until we forget—or rather, Hasta Que Olvidemos—this spot has us hooked with label-less, exclusive wines and vermouth on tap! Brought to you by the owners of @sansimonbend, @olvidemosbend is all about oysters, wine, and laid-back vibes. 🦪🍷✨

One last splash before the sun sets on summer! ☀️🐾 How are you soaking up the final days of the season?

Those September sunsets SET THE BAR HIGH TONIGHT 👏🌅⛰️

At Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge, they’re bringing the best of Oregon’s ranching traditions to your plate. Think wood-fired steaks, craft cocktails with a cowboy twist, and intimate canvas-tented dinners—all inspired by the Malarkey brothers’ deep-rooted heritage. Gather around the fire and savor every bite. 🤠🪩✨

Looking to experience an awesome mountain biking adventure in Bend? Look no further than @cogwild! They’ve got you covered with daily shuttles, guided rides, and bike rentals, all led by experienced guides. 👉 Are you a beginner? No problem, their expert guides always prioritize your safety and support.

Is this view for real?! Somebody pinch me 🏔️🫶✨ Where is your favorite spot to catch a sunset in Bend? 📍: Soda Creek

Sunny day? Perfect. Fresh, locally sourced snacks? Check. The ideal picnic spot in Bend? You bet. Now all you need is a blanket and some good company! 🧺☀️

🐶🍻 Join us at Crux Fermentation Project from 11am-6pm for Dogs & Lagers Fest! With limited edition lagers, live music, and fun for your furry friends, it’s the paw-fect way to spend #NationalDogDay 🐾

Rumor has it we’ve got snow at @mtbachelor… in AUGUST! ❄️ Is it too soon to start waxing our skis? 🤔

Summer isn’t over yet! ☀️ Check into @campfirehotel, grab your sunnies and soak up those poolside moments 😎🍹

At Dee Wright Observatory, you can almost feel the Earth’s history beneath your feet. 🗺️ Perched high in the Cascade Mountains, this quirky stone lookout, built in the 1930s, gives you front-row seats to Oregon’s volcanic story. From here, the peaks of Mt. Washington, North Sister, and Mt. Jefferson stretch out before you— a reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this incredible landscape. 🌋

POV: You spend the weekend out on Paulina Lake 😍🌅

Neighbor Rotisserie is Bend’s best-kept secret for a meal that feels like home. 🍽️🍗 With their focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and slow-roasting techniques, you’ll enjoy a taste of home-cooked goodness with a gourmet twist. Perfect for dinner with family or friends!

Bend’s a magical place where the sunsets knock your socks off and lakefront vistas take your breath away—that’s the beauty of this place. Where everyday people and everyday moments weave a tapestry that’s bright and wild and wonderful. Forget sterile postcard pictures you touch but can’t feel. Bend stirs up feelings so fierce you’ll find yourself staring at snow-capped mountains wondering “is that real?” It’s all good here — and so are you. 👉 Watch the full video and plan your next Bend adventure at the 🔗 link in our bio #ThisIsBend #VisitBend #RoamBetterBend

About last night 😍🌌 Local photographer, @whitwhitehouse was out at Sparks Lake ready to capture the #PerseidMeteorShower when the #AuroraBorealis joined the party! 🎉 P.S. – If you look closely [in the second image] to the left of South Sister, you’ll see a meteor flying by! ☄️

Grab a scoop of a classic Bend tradition at Goody’s Ice Cream. Whether you’re craving their famous marionberry or a handmade chocolate treat, it’s the perfect way to cool off this summer. 🍦🍫

Live music + Suttle Lake + the best company 🎶 🫶✨

Are you ready to take your mountain biking adventures to new heights? @mtbachelor’s Bike Park is your ultimate destination! With trails designed for riders of all skill levels, this park offers something for everyone. 🚴‍♂️🏔️ If you’re new to mountain biking, don’t worry! You can start on beginner-friendly trails like Little Pine and gradually progress to more advanced runs. For those looking for more excitement, intermediate trails like Blade Runner and Lava Flow offer a mix of speed and technical challenges. Exciting news! 🎉 The new Evergreen multi-use trail, a collaboration with @discover_your_forest and Visit Bend’s Bend Sustainability Fund, opened on August 1st for hiking and downhill biking!

Summer fly fishing in Bend means blue skies, warm weather, and hungry trout!☀️🎣

 Pro tip: Consider hiring a local guide to make the most of your fly fishing trip in Bend. They can help you learn new skills and discover the best spots! Also, remember to be an ambassador on the river by familiarizing yourself with @keep.fish.wet tips and learning how to safely catch and release. 🐟

Like a scene from a postcard 💌 📍 Lava Lake | Bend, Oregon

Plan B: High Desert Museum 🦅 
Switching up your plans for the day due to wildfire smoke? Shift gears and head to the High Desert Museum! You can explore interactive exhibits, learn about local history, and see the adorable river otters. There’s so much to explore indoors! 🦦✨ ⚠️ If you plan to head outdoors, check resources like our wildfire page for quick access to fire updates and the current Air Quality Index (AQI), to ensure healthy outdoor recreation conditions.

Looking for the perfect spot to treat yourself? Look no further than @barrbcbend in Downtown Bend! 🍷✨ Whether you’re in the mood for a perfectly crafted cocktail, a fine wine, or mouthwatering small plates, Bar RBC has got you covered. 🍽️

🔍 Cue the detective music 🔍 We’ve triple-checked this with every weather expert, meteorologist, and crystal ball reader in the area, and we can confirm: believe it or not this is fog. 👉 All jokes aside: the AQI is low and the smoke is out of the area [for now], get outside while you can.