Right now, the Oregon Badlands are showing off—shades of gold, violet, and blush tucked between lava rock and sage ✨ 👉 These wildflowers are tougher than they look—but they’re also incredibly vulnerable to foot traffic. By staying on trail, you’re helping protect this moment for the next person who comes along.

Somewhere between the cannonball and the cold drink, it hits you—this is exactly where you’re supposed to be. #ThisIsBend

GOING FAST. The current Bend Ale Trail prizes are almost tapped out. 👉 If you’re close to finishing your passport, now’s the time to redeem. These custom taster glasses and handcrafted juniper boards won’t be back—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

No noise. No rush. Just water, quiet, and a little room to breathe. 📍: Paulina Lake + Falls

Weekend brunch plans? Jackson’s Corner has a seat (and a cinnamon roll) with your name on it. 🪑🍳☕️

Tomorrow, downtown goes full throttle 🚀 The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium drops into the streets with tight turns, faster laps, and the loudest crowds this side of the Cascades.

Chimney Rock is one of those trails that just gets it—quick hike, big views, pure Central Oregon energy. ✨ 👉 Remember to stick to the trail and pack everything back with you.

🚁 Helicopter views = next-level perspective. Snowy summits. Endless pine forests. A golden hour that makes the Cascades glow. 📸: @thepicturesquepassport | @flybend

Not all treasure hunts require a trailhead. 🧭 @oldboyvintage is one of those spots you stumble into — and end up spending way longer than planned. Stacks of denim. Shelves of boots. Cases full of tiny treasures (just look at those matchbooks!) ✨

☀️ Summer days on Bend’s rivers and alpine lakes? Hard to beat. Before you launch, float, or paddle out, here’s a quick heads up to help keep things safe—for you, your crew, and the waterways: ✔️ Life jackets required (yep, even on paddle boards) ✔️ Bring secure footwear (flip-flops love to float away) ✔️ Use gear made for rivers + lakes ✔️ Pack out ALL trash ✔️ Skip the alcohol—plenty of great spots to raise a glass after your adventure Let’s keep Bend’s waterways clean and safe this summer!

Hop to it! 🐸 Cascade Lakes Highway is open—but many lakes still look like this. Expect snow, slush, and icy waters. And if you’re lucky? A frog sighting or two.

Slow mornings ✨ House-made bagels 🥯 Good light ☀️ 👉 Bo’s delivers on all three

Rumor has it…the northern lights were out and about in Central Oregon this weekend. 🌌✨ Did you see ‘em? — 📸 @whitwhitehouse | May 2024

Coffee. Conversation. Community. At @lonepinecoffee, it’s about more than what’s in the cup. It’s about the connections built around it.

Summer’s not official yet. But the snow is melting. The meadows are waking up. And if you’ve dipped a toe in the creek lately, you know—it’s already starting to feel like summer.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! 🎉 The winner has been notified via DM — thanks to everyone who entered! __ We’re teaming up with @oregonspiritdistillers to send one lucky winner (and a friend) to the Oregon Gin Festival on June 7—with a few tasty extras to sweeten the deal. Here’s what you’ll win:
• 2 General Admission tickets to the Oregon Gin Festival
• 1 Oregon Spirit Distillers water bottle (hydration is key, folks)
• 1 cocktail mixing & garnish kit (gin not included—but you’ll be in the right place to fix that) How to enter: 👉 Follow @visitbend and @oregonspiritdistillers 👉 Tag your gin festival buddy in the comments. (Each tag = an extra entry) ⏰ Giveaway closes May 30 at 5pm PT. Winner will be contacted by Visit Bend via DM. — PS: The drinks in the photos? Not included. But we believe in your ability to shake something up once you’re there. Also, this giveaway isn’t affiliated with Meta—just two teams doing what we do best: celebrating craft, community, and a really good pour. See full giveaway terms at the 🔗 link in bio.

The forecast: sunny with a 100% chance of cold water. Who’s bringing the floaties—and the guts to hop in? 🥶

20+ breweries. Food trucks. Beats under the trees. If that’s your kind of long weekend, we’ll see you at @bendbrewsandbeyond . 🎟️ Tickets are cheaper online—but still available at the gate (for now).

Long weekend, longer to-do list? Let’s make it easy.✨ Whether you’re here for the lake, the lineup, or the lager—we pulled together everything worth knowing for Memorial Day in Bend. 🗺️ Tips, events, ideas → visitbend.com/memorial-day-weekend-in-bend/

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦. 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧. $300,000 in funding. 20 standout projects. Each one helping shape the sounds, flavors, and stories that make Bend what it is. Here’s a look at what’s getting funding in 2025: 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Volcanic Arts – 1988 Entertainment • Cultural Nexus Project – Ukrainian Alliance of Central Oregon • TEDxBend – Cascade Relays Foundation • Central Oregon Taco Fest – Central Oregon Latin Festival • Volcanoes Exhibit – High Desert Museum • Dia de los Muertos – Lara Media Services • WinterFest Light Art Exhibition – Lay It Out Events • Diversity in Music – Old Mill District • First Peoples Celebration – OSU–Cascades • Winter PrideFest – OUT Central Oregon • Piano Flow Live – Paula Dreyer • Bend Design Conference – Scalehouse • 2026 Season – The Greenhouse Cabaret • Live at the Tower – Tower Theatre Foundation • Bend Film Festival – BendFilm 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 + 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Beertown Comedy – Blue Moon Media • Site Evaluation Analysis – Central Oregon Center for the Arts • Murder-Mystery Series – La Bon Burlesque • Luscious Bend Food + Wine Festival – Luscious Supper Club • Circle of Life Event – Sacred Art of Living

It’s wildflower season. It’s waterfall season. It’s get-out-there-and-say-that’s-so-pretty-on-repeat season. #ThisIsBend

Sunrise in the high desert. ☀️ Light’s soft. Sky’s wide. Day’s yours.

Thought winter was over? 
🎿 Bend said, “Hold my skis.” 8″ of fresh snow on May 12. Calm skies. Spring, flipped on its head. #ThisIsBend

This isn’t just eggs and toast. It’s citrus-spiked 🍋, sauce-drizzled 🤌, full-send brunch—and it’s worth every bite. 👏

What’s a fun way to spend a day in Bend? Start with coffee by the river at Looney Bean ☕️ Take a lap around Mirror Pond (Drake Park’s lookin’ real good this time of year) Pop into Scout & Pine, Lark Mountain Modern, and Evergreen downtown Cruise over to the Old Mill District for stops at Vanilla + Tumalo Art Co. Then end strong: tiki drinks + snacks at Rapa Nui 🍹