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Tim Neville, the Lead Storyteller for Visit Bend, has spent more than two decades bouncing around the globe writing about adventure travel for some of the country’s most prestigious magazines and newspapers, but his favorite place in the world is right here at home.  

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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
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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
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Spring break in Bend: Easy adventures for every kind of kid
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A rainbow arcs over Tumalo Falls near Bend, Oregon, highlighting winter fun in Bend during an unusually warm stretch as we keep an eye on the Bend Oregon snow report and the Mt. Bachelor opening date.
An unexpected start to winter in Bend
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Four scenes from naturalist-guided experiences in Central Oregon: canoeing beneath mountain peaks, forest interpretation with a local guide, an accessible all-terrain wheelchair outing, and snowshoeing through a moonlit winter forest.
More than adventure: a trip with Wanderlust Tours
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Two friends snowshoeing through fresh powder at Meissner Sno-Park near Bend, Oregon, laughing as sunlight filters through snowy trees—capturing the fun, affordable winter adventure Bend is known for.
Choose your own Bend winter adventure: 8 must-dos
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A dog on a snowy trail with two cross country skiers near Bend, OR
How to make the most of an adventure filled trip to Bend
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A lone cross-country skier moving through a quiet, snow-draped forest outside Bend, Oregon—showcasing peaceful winter recreation and things to do in Bend in winter.
All chill, ample adventure: your perfect winter weekend in Bend
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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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Young girl in a pink snowsuit and sunglasses holds ski poles while enjoying a sunny winter day in Bend, Oregon.
Snow, pizza, play: Easy winter fun with little kids in Bend
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Horse Ridge is calling and honestly, it’s hard to say no. Lava rock, open skies, and singletrack that reminds you exactly why people plan trips to Bend—or why you should 😉 #ThisIsBend

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📍 The gates are open. Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is officially open for the season—ahead of schedule, because of a mild winter.

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Nobody warns you about how hard it is to hand the keys back. High desert trails and nowhere to be—you’ll find out for yourself 😅 #ThisIsBend 📌 ATV tour with @octaneadventuresco

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