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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

A couple enjoy a picnic along the shore of Elk Lake on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.

Fabulous Bend date ideas for any sort of occasion

Tandem skydivers descending under a blue parachute against a clear blue sky in Bend, Oregon, capturing an adventurous Central Oregon outdoor experience.

7 Oregon adventures I’ll do to make 2026 unforgettable

A couple goes cross country skiing around Todd Lake near Bend, Oregon.

The best things to do in Bend for February

Couple backcountry skiing around Todd Lake in Bend, Oregon.

Bend Valentine’s dates for any budget

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

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

aerial view of the Cascase Lakes Scenic Byway in Bend, OR

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

March 26, 2024

Hiking in the winter in Bend, OR

What to pack for winter hiking

November 9, 2023

Snowmobiling at Sparks Lake near Bend, OR

Snowmobiling in Bend, Oregon

November 1, 2023

Snowshoe with a USFS ranger at Mt Bachelor

Winter activities at Mt. Bachelor

October 18, 2023

Ice skating in Bend, OR

Ice skating in Bend, Oregon

October 16, 2023

Sledding in Bend, OR

Sledding in Bend, Oregon

October 12, 2023

Explore snow season in Bend

A man and woman soaking in Paulina Hot Springs and looking at the lake and mountain beyond

Paulina Lake Hot Springs

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Snowmobiling at Sparks Lake near Bend, OR

Snowmobiling in Bend, Oregon

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Aerial view of the Deschutes River in Bend, OR

Tubing, floating, surfing + paddling the Deschutes

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View of the Three Sisters from a car.

Scenic drives near Bend, Oregon

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Hidden Forest Cave near Bend, OR

Caves near Bend, Oregon

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On the banks of the Deschutes River at Tumalo State Park in Bend, OR

Oregon State Parks near Bend, Oregon

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A man and woman soaking in Paulina Hot Springs and looking at the lake and mountain beyond

Paulina Lake Hot Springs

A complete guide Along the glimmering shores of Paulina Lake is Paulina Lake Hot Springs, where a unique and unforgettable soaking experience awaits. During the summer, these undeveloped hot springs, […]

Snowmobiling at Sparks Lake near Bend, OR

Snowmobiling in Bend, Oregon

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Aerial view of the Deschutes River in Bend, OR

Tubing, floating, surfing + paddling the Deschutes

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View of the Three Sisters from a car.

Scenic drives near Bend, Oregon

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Hidden Forest Cave near Bend, OR

Caves near Bend, Oregon

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On the banks of the Deschutes River at Tumalo State Park in Bend, OR

Oregon State Parks near Bend, Oregon

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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

April 10, 2024

Coiling the climbing rope at Trout Creek

Rock climbing in Bend, OR

November 7, 2023

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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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Stargazing in Bend and beyond, including the world’s largest dark sky san

Leave No Trace tag hangs on the backpack of a hiker in Bend, Oregon.

Top tips to Leave No Trace in Bend this year

Bend Oregon branded waterbottle keepsake

Seven souvenirs from your Bend adventure

There are Bend souvenirs, and there are BEND SOUVENIRS. The first camp includes the ol’ standbys like a Bend ballcap or a soy candle with high desert scents, and #nojudgment—we […]

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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Stargazing in Bend and beyond, including the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary

Leave No Trace tag hangs on the backpack of a hiker in Bend, Oregon.

Top tips to Leave No Trace in Bend this year

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