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Two cyclists riding a gravel road near Sisters, Oregon with snow-capped Cascade mountains in the background.

A pro’s guide to Bend gravel: Routes for every rider

Fly fishing the Fall River near Bend, OR

The best things to do in Bend in May

A group floats along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon.

How do you float the river in Bend, Oregon?

Lava River Cave near Bend, OR

Tours + guides in Bend, Oregon

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A couple crosses a downtown Bend street in front of the Tower Theatre on a sunny summer day.

You know Bend. Here’s how to do it better.

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A man in a flannel shirt and cap sits on a log at golden hour along the Cascade Lakes Highway, looking toward a snow-covered South Sister rising above the tree line in the warm evening light.

Bend will make you want to move here. Sorry in advance.

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Overhead view of Thai-inspired noodle dishes, crispy chicken wings, and shared plates at a Bend, Oregon restaurant, showcasing some of the best food in Bend.

I’m still dreaming about these 10 Bend meals

Zero-proof cocktails at Dear Irene in downtown Bend, Oregon, featuring a Path Less Taken mocktail on the bar beside a classic martini glass.”

Zero proof, full flavor: Where to drink N/A in Bend, Oregon

A close-up of a hand holding a small glass of dark beer from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. The glass is lifted in front of a large wooden barrel inside the brewery. Perfectly captures the craft beer culture of the Bend Ale Trail and the must-try beers featured in this Bend craft beer guide.

A cicerone’s guide to Bend Ale Trail must-try beers

A Fresh Hop Bingo card tucked into a hop vine, surrounded by bright green hops in the Oregon sunshine. Play Fresh Hop Bingo this fall in Bend, Oregon, with craft breweries pouring fresh hop beers and prizes along the Bend Ale Trail—an essential stop for Oregon craft beer fans and fall travel to Bend.

Sip & stamp: Play fresh hop bingo on the Bend Ale Trail this fall

Picnic in Shevlin Park in Bend, OR

How to make the best picnic plans in Bend

Close-up of a diner enjoying a colorful salad with burrata and citrus at Riverhouse on the Deschutes, seated at a riverside table overlooking the Deschutes River.

The best spots for river view dining in Bend

Where to eat

A Forest Service firefighter in a yellow Nomex shirt and red hard hat walks through dense shrubs while carrying a drip torch during a prescribed burn in the Deschutes National Forest near Bend, Oregon. Smoke fills the air between the ponderosa pines behind him.

No blaze, no balance: why fire is key to Bend’s healthy forests

A child jumps over a glowing lava floor projection inside the Under Pressure volcanic exhibit at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon

Under the volcano: how a museum team builds jaw-dropping exhibits

Packaged artisan chocolate bars from Dr. Chocolate displayed at a workshop in Bend, Oregon, featuring sustainably sourced ingredients and some of Bend’s best desserts.

Meet “Dr. Chocolate,” how science is making Bend’s best chocolate eve

NØMØ Crux Fermentation can being used as an art supply holder for Spring Break Jake's paint brushes.

A beer for the living: How “Spring Break Jake” turned vulnerability into ar

A golden Oregon wild yeast beer being poured at Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, a new brewery in Bend crafting Belgian-style saisons and farmhouse ales.

Get funky: Meet the brewers turning Central Oregon air into beer

Boundless Farms employee pushed a wheelbarrow filled with veggies through the fields.

From soil to supper: How local farms nourish Bend

A Forest Service firefighter in a yellow Nomex shirt and red hard hat walks through dense shrubs while carrying a drip torch during a prescribed burn in the Deschutes National Forest near Bend, Oregon. Smoke fills the air between the ponderosa pines behind him.

No blaze, no balance: why fire is key to Bend’s healthy forests

A child jumps over a glowing lava floor projection inside the Under Pressure volcanic exhibit at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon

Under the volcano: how a museum team builds jaw-dropping exhibits

Packaged artisan chocolate bars from Dr. Chocolate displayed at a workshop in Bend, Oregon, featuring sustainably sourced ingredients and some of Bend’s best desserts.

Meet “Dr. Chocolate,” how science is making Bend’s best chocolate even better

NØMØ Crux Fermentation can being used as an art supply holder for Spring Break Jake's paint brushes.

A beer for the living: How “Spring Break Jake” turned vulnerability into art

A golden Oregon wild yeast beer being poured at Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, a new brewery in Bend crafting Belgian-style saisons and farmhouse ales.

Get funky: Meet the brewers turning Central Oregon air into beer

Boundless Farms employee pushed a wheelbarrow filled with veggies through the fields.

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Couple hiking with a dog in Sawyer Park in Bend, Oregon.

The best spring experiences in Bend, Oregon

March 4, 2025

A peacock at Petersen Rock Garden near Bend, OR

Petersen Rock Garden & Museum

May 30, 2024

Ponderosa pine trees near Bend, Oregon.

Lesser-known hikes to explore in Central Oregon

May 9, 2024

Play your favorite classic video games at Vector Volcano in downtown Bend, Oregon.

Offbeat attractions you shouldn’t miss on your Bend vacation

April 25, 2024

A guy paddle boards along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon.

8 reasons to pre-funk summer this spring in Bend

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Coiling the climbing rope at Trout Creek

Rock climbing in Bend, OR

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Lava River Cave near Bend, OR

Tours + guides in Bend, Oregon

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Excited sled dogs harnessed and ready to run on a sled dog tour in Bend with Oregon Trail of Dreams, a popular winter activity in Central Oregon.

I didn’t like winter, but then I met these great dogs in Bend

Bend Oregon branded waterbottle keepsake

Seven souvenirs from your Bend adventure

Blogger Tawna on a hike along the Green Lakes Trail near Bend, Oregon.

My perfect day in Bend

Forest after a prescribed burn near Bend, OR

What you need to know about wildfires in Bend

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Meteor shower at Pine Mountain Observatory outside of Bend, OR

Stargazing in Bend, Oregon

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Lava River Cave near Bend, OR

Tours + guides in Bend, Oregon

Explore Central Oregon with an expert If your idea of vacation is plunging down whitewater rapids, descending into cavernous lava tubes, flying over whoop-dee-doos on a mountain bike, or sampling […]

Excited sled dogs harnessed and ready to run on a sled dog tour in Bend with Oregon Trail of Dreams, a popular winter activity in Central Oregon.

I didn’t like winter, but then I met these great dogs in Bend

Bend Oregon branded waterbottle keepsake

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Blogger Tawna on a hike along the Green Lakes Trail near Bend, Oregon.

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Forest after a prescribed burn near Bend, OR

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Meteor shower at Pine Mountain Observatory outside of Bend, OR

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Trek the Bend Ale Trail

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