Bend Magazine - Central Oregon Life and Style

Building Flavorful Salads with Central Oregon Ingredients

With so many different ways to build a salad, getting started can sometimes be a daunting task. This simple guide will help you build your next favorite salad, and make sure that bland salads are a thing of the past.

4 Bend Food Companies Making the Outdoors Tastier

It’s tough finding food that checks all the boxes and adds to your enjoyment of the outdoors. A few local companies are working to change that, by creating enticing food options that offer flavor, fuel and a break from prep work.

Tropical Tastes at Rapu Nui in the Old Mill District

At Rapa Nui, iconic Easter Island statue heads, also called moai, a bright red volcano and tropical flowers lend to the immersive experience that goes along with classic tiki cocktails and Asian-influenced tropical food.

E-bike Boom Gives a Boost to Bend Electric Bicycles

With Kathy’s business savvy and Sterling’s vision, the pair set to work and in November 2008, Bend Electric Bikes was born.

How to Bend: A First-Timer’s Guide to Bend, Oregon

With countless great shops, boutiques and restaurants popping up every year, and endless outdoor activities year-round, Bend has become the place to be.

Biking and Camping through the Ochoco Mountains

The first rule of gravel riding: Always carry a first-aid kit. And salami. Oh, and a fly rod if possible.

Southeast Bend Growth Continues with 1925 Townhomes

In a juxtaposition of old and new, at the 10th Fairway the Bend Golf Club course abuts the new 1925 Townhomes neighborhood. Built by Arrowood Development, the townhomes are described as “luxury homes in a resort setting”.

Tips for Thriving High Desert Gardens

Gardening in Central Oregon can be a difficult, yet rewarding task. Weather patterns, the climate and even the soil itself can present challenges for gardeners to overcome, making the success of each plant all the more satisfying.