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Otters at the High Desert Museum in Bend, OR

It’s in echoes of laughter bouncing down bike trails and the smiles that stretch warm and wide and free. That’s the joys of a family vacation, and we know the secret: it’s tucked away on Bend’s hiking trails, playgrounds, and ski slopes. It’s in the wide-eyed wonder of kids pointing out playful river otters, building silly snowmen at the fringe of a sledding hill, or spotting sparks of obsidian on volcanic trails. Whether your favorite form of family fun involves shopping, museums, floating the river, or just spending time as a family, Bend’s the place for making millions of memories together.

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From exploring the High Desert Museum to floating down the Deschutes River and hiking at Smith Rock State Park, there’s something to delight every member of the family.

Looking through a scope at the High Desert Museum in Bend, OR

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Splash pad at Alpenglow Park in Bend, OR

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Fuzzy brown dog at Bevel Brewing in Bend, OR

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Aerial view of Mt. Bachelor in the winter in Bend, Oregon.

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A family at the Mt Bachelor bike park near Bend, OR

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Jumping on the shore of Paulina Lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument near Bend, OR

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Guided rafting trip on the Deschutes River

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Tumalo Falls in the autumn, near Bend, OR

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Thrilla Cyclocross Series p/b High Desert Sports and Spine and the Horner Cycling Foundation

December 12 @ 4:00 pm

The Horner Cycling Foundation is excited to announce that they will run the Thrilla Cyclocross Series at the Athletic Club of Bend on Thursdays in September. The series will begin […]