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Family Kayaking from Slough Camp to Dillon Falls

The best things to do in Bend for August

Three hikers stand on a rocky ridge in Central Oregon while dozens of orange-and-black California tortoiseshell butterflies swirl through the air. The jagged peak of Mount Washington and the snowcapped summit of Mount Jefferson rise in the background beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Mistaken Identity: Meet the California Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Dog in a fishing boat near Bend, OR

Lake fishing in Bend, Oregon

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A concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, OR

Live music and entertainment in Bend

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Drinks by the pool at the Campfire Hotel in Bend, OR

Boutique adventure lodging in Bend, Oregon

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Crater Lake at sunset

Crater Lake National Park

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A food truck in Bend, OR

What’s rollin’ on Bend’s food cart scene

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

Where to eat

The intimate interior of The Greenhouse Cabaret theater in Bend, Oregon, featuring a zodiac-painted ceiling, disco ball, and draped stage

You can’t hide: Inside Bend’s most immersive theater

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

The intimate interior of The Greenhouse Cabaret theater in Bend, Oregon, featuring a zodiac-painted ceiling, disco ball, and draped stage

You can’t hide: Inside Bend’s most immersive theater

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

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Crater Lake at sunset

Crater Lake National Park

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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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Trail runners racing through a pine forest on a gravel road during a summer trail race near Bend, Oregon

Central Oregon races worth traveling for

Lava River Cave near Bend, OR

Tours + guides in Bend, Oregon

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Meteor shower at Pine Mountain Observatory outside of Bend, OR

Stargazing in Bend, Oregon: The ultimate dark sky guide

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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

Trail runners racing through a pine forest on a gravel road during a summer trail race near Bend, Oregon

Central Oregon races worth traveling for

I never was a “racer” so much as someone who loved being on his bike, running through the woods, or Nordic skiing while listening to the wind and my own […]

Lava River Cave near Bend, OR

Tours + guides in Bend, Oregon

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Meteor shower at Pine Mountain Observatory outside of Bend, OR

Stargazing in Bend, Oregon: The ultimate dark sky guide

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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

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

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Trek the Bend Ale Trail

Ride the MTB trails

Explore the lakes

Motosports + ATVs