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Summer fun

Jumping off a raft on the Deschutes River in Bend, OR

From the carefree bliss of floating the river to the adrenaline surge of whitewater rafting, Bend, Oregon’s range of summer fun spans bigger than our starry skies. From hiking to rock climbing to golfing to fly fishing, there’s so much to feed your soul and soothe your senses. Time to refuel? We’ve got award-winning restaurants, legendary breweries, and family-friendly dining spots waiting to fill your belly. Then snuggle in at a Bend hotel, vacation rental, or cozy B&B for dreams of tomorrow’s Bend adventure.

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Fun in the sun

Floating the Deschutes whitewater park in Bend, OR

Floating the Deschutes

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Hiking the Scout Camp trail near Bend, OR

Hiking

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SUP at Paulina Lake

Standup Paddleboarding (SUP)

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Standup paddleboarding at Hosmer Lake near Bend, OR

Cascade lakes

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Downhill bike park at Mt Bachelor near Bend, OR

Summer at Mt. Bachelor

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Guided canoe tour in Bend, OR

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Packing list for summer hiking

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A performer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, OR

Summer Concert Series

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Leave No Trace in Bend, OR

Leave No Trace in Bend

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Mountain biking in Bend, OR

Mountain biking

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Gravel cycling with great views in Bend, OR

Gravel cycling

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Central Cascades Wilderness permit sign near Bend, OR

Central Cascades Wilderness permits

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

Museums

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Puffin beer koozie made from a local company.

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