Ice skating in Bend, Oregon
October 16, 2023
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It’s easy to imagine yourself here with the kids, be they toddlers or teens. There’s sledding down frosty hills and finding your lines on spectacular ski runs. You can wander through a fragrant forest to a sun-splashed river then go biking with the crew on High Desert trails. Spring break here brings the best of it all—a mash-up of seasons and fun when our sunny oasis begins to shed its winter cloak while the Cascades high above still wheeze under a quilt of snow. It’s all so close. No big drives. No big waits. Just all of you together with little stress and big rewards earned on a budget that’s right for you. From snowshoe adventures to a secret bonfire with hot chocolate, to ice-skating, museums, and meals, Bend turns those promising spring days into lasting sunny memories. Come play, unwind, and let your family blossom, right here in Bend.
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.
Snow, pizza, play
Easy winter fun with little kids in Bend
When the snow starts stacking up, our winter wonderland feels like one big gift. From sledding to skiing to heated swimming pools, four steps for a fun family trip this winter.
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