Let’s just leave the shoulder-to-shoulder pub singalongs for next year. Here’s what you need to make your Oktoberfest the best it can be.
Exploration & Adventure
Food & Drink
Build a DIY Oktoberfest with Bend beers and brats
Try One of 35 Taps at Bend’s Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5
“This place is dedicated to my mom and dad, and fond memories I have of lodges as destinations, of reaching a place of protection and warmth, while in nature,” Libby said.
Vine-N-Tap, a Farm to Table Restaurant Quietly Flourishing in Redmond
“We’re just taking it day by day,” said Fenech. As for the day we visited, patrons were pouring in, slowly but steadily. They already knew, or were about to discover, how truly good Vine-N-Tap is.
Outdoor Life
As Use Increases, Follow These Tips for Respecting Our Central Oregon Public Lands
To keep educated and accountable while frequenting public lands, consider following the ideas behind Travel Oregon’s new Take Care Out There campaign.
5 Central Oregon golf resorts worthy of a fall staycation
Open spaces outdoors, distance between players, tee times booked in advance and long, leisurely games—it’s hard to envision a more pandemic-friendly sport than golf.
Do Go Chasing Waterfalls on these Five Central Oregon Hikes
Waterfalls are an intrinsic part of the Northwest landscape. We are drawn to them not only for their natural beauty but perhaps for more primal and instinctive reasons as well.
Home
Peek Inside the Tree Farm House Winning Best of Show at the COBA Tour of Homes
If the Big Bad Wolf came upon the Beth and David Lawrence’s house, he could huff and puff, but he’d never blow this house down.
Bend’s Kathleen Geary named regional Master Gardener of the Year
Master Gardeners across the state were recognized in July for their volunteer efforts as part of the OSU Extension Master Gardener program’s annual awards. In Central Oregon, the “Master Gardener of the Year” award winner was Kathleen Geary of Bend. When it comes to the awards, winners are recognized for their commitment, time and impact. […]
The Perfect Space: How to live big in small outdoor spaces
When it comes to space, we don’t always have as much as we might like. Do you live in a tight housing development, condo, apartment or ADU and yearn for outdoor space of your own?
Business
Why Central Oregon ranchers are welcoming visitors and embracing agritourism
Whether it’s sipping wine while glimpsing life at a sprawling vineyard or hunting for the perfect pumpkin at a scenic ranch, agritourism introduces visitors to ranching and farming, while also serving as an integral part of many farms’ business plans.
Q&A: Bend’s Mariposa helps women navigate life post-mastectomy
“It has always been important to us to combine what we do professionally as business owners with the ability to impact our community for the better,” Lori said.
Matt Hand is riding the tech wave at Hand in Hand Productions
Matt Hand started his career in 1994 at BendBroadband, where he built COTV BendBroadband Channel 11.
