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Standup paddleboarding near Bend, OR

What is it about water that washes away your worries? From the powerful churn of whitewater to the calming sparkle of a mountain lake, Bend’s waterways beckon you to play, splash, float, paddle, or station your blissed-out self in a cozy cafe by the river. Nearly any Bend vacation gets better with a creekside stroll or a few hours paddling, fishing, rafting, or picnicking on the shore of a shimmering lake. Ready to dip your toes in the water? We’ll show you the way!

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Whether you prefer a leisurely float or a thrilling ride through rapids, the Deschutes River has something for everyone.

Water, water everywhere

Kayaking on the Deschutes River near Bend, OR

Floating + tubing the Deschutes

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Standup paddleboarding (SUP)

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Having a picnic at Elk Lake near Bend, OR

Cascade lakes

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Fly fishing in the winter near Bend, OR

Fly fishing

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Fishing at Crane Prairie reservoir near Bend, OR

Lake fishing

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Running in Shevlin Park in Bend, OR

This is Bend

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Leave No Trace in Bend, OR

Leave No Trace in Bend

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A dog in Bend, OR

Dog travel in Bend

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An accessible walking trail in Bend, OR

Accessibility in Bend

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Frost on leaves in Bend, OR

Weather in Bend

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Eat + drink in town

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

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Beer on tap at the Ale Apothecary in Bend, OR

Breweries + pubs in Bend, Oregon

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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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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

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Family dining + kid-friendly restaurants in Bend

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Bend wine bars and wineries

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Upcoming events in Bend

24th Annual Bend Veterans Day Parade

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Kids Art With a Splash of Science

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Aspen Pathway Paint & Sip

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Sweet Escape Comedy

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Fight the Hand That Feeds: Histories of Authoritarian Policy and Aesthetic

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Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger

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Kids Art With a Splash of Science

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Aspen Pathway Paint & Sip

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Sweet Escape Comedy

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Fight the Hand That Feeds: Histories of Authoritarian Policy and Aesthetic Taste

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Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger

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