The literary nonfiction book chronicles her journey on the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, documenting the people, places and issues that she encounters along the way.
Better yet, make a weekend out of it.
The Oregon Desert Trail can be enjoyed as a feast or series of bite-sized outback adventures.
Don’t miss this upcoming race on the BLM trail network known as Maston, nestled between Tumalo and Redmond beneath the shadow of Cline Butte. Offering scenic views of the Deschutes […]
The local ranks of aspiring entrepreneurs are growing, and their business ideas are being received in a new era of the Central Oregon startup ecosystem. The long-supportive, talent-packed community is reinvigorated, evolving and growing.
It’s not just skiers who have wintertime fun on winter trails. Modern snowshoes are now lightweight, rugged and easy to use, making winter adventure more accessible for all ability levels. […]
Photo by Benjamin Edwards Sponsored Content: A Celebration of Contemporary Culture in an Iconic Landmark Since 1940, a neon sign has towered over Bend’s Wall Street casting gold, green and […]
If your New Year’s resolutions include bringing balance back into your life, it may be time to step out of the daily grind and plan a wellness retreat for 2023. […]
When it comes to imbibing, move over hops and barley, there’s a bean brewing in town. While Central Oregon is known for the ale trail, per capita, it’s coffee that […]
I arrived in Paisley in the afternoon with the sun still high. Michael Norris, owner and guide of Paisley Adventure, and I were going to do a ride on the first […]
With endless opportunities for recreation, nourishing cuisine and a peaceful high desert landscape, Central Oregon is an ideal destination for a wellness-focused getaway in the heart of Oregon.
Stock the car with a picnic, water, the kids and the dog—it’s time for a road trip! From Bend, picturesque driving and sightseeing opportunities can be found in all directions.
Rent a mountain bike in Bend and you’ll likely find these guidelines on a sticker attached to the top bar of your bike. The rental bike stickers were designed and […]
For Evan Namkung, the pandemic ignited a passion that had been simmering in the background of his life. As a kid, he painted to have something to hang on the […]
A bounty of spring and summer wildflowers blesses Oregon. Early in the season, wildflowers arise and unfurl their petals much to the delight of wildflower enthusiasts and pollinators, alike.
High density housing—no way. Modern homes of purely glass and steel—nuh uh. Traffic tie ups, congestion at popular restaurants and parks—forget it. This is Brasada Ranch, where cattle and sheep […]
The Madras East Hills Trail System is Central Oregon’s newest and potentially unique trail system, offering downhill-adrenaline and uphill climbs just an hour’s drive from Bend.
According to the most recent Point in Time count (PIT), an initiative that counts the homeless population on a single night in winter, the number of homeless has grown in Deschutes County to 1,098 individuals.
With countless great shops, boutiques and restaurants popping up every year, and endless outdoor activities year-round, Bend has become the place to be.
Try these four shoulder season hikes located in the high desert or Cascade foothills while waiting for hot summer days to open up the high-country trails.
This roundup offers tasty tidbits from culture to adventure–places and experiences that are not exactly secrets, because we do believe that some places deserve to remain hidden.
Houseplants can add an incredible splash of life to any room they inhabit, but keeping them happy can sometimes be tricky.
Time to lace up sneakers, skip the treadmill and hit the trails.
Here’s our round up of some of the very best, tried-and-true, don’t-miss experiences to be had in Central Oregon during the sunny summer season.
Early fall is prime time to be outdoors around Central Oregon. The intense heat of the summer heat has departed, leaving behind chilly mornings, with warm and welcoming sun-filled afternoons.
Get there before the summer heat and dust do.
Plus, a scavenger hunt for wildlife.
“Public lands can’t be taken for granted.”
The best hikes once the crowds and temperature are in decline.
Few complete the PCT without a little dose of “trail magic.”
Summer Robbins Flowers was recently named the best florist outside of Portland.
Consider this your spring break cheat sheet.
Central Oregon has an extensive roster of former Winter Olympians who blazed the trail for future athletes with a shot at the games.
Bikepacking in a recreational revolution that is winning new adherents by the day.
It might be a stretch to call a place as vast and rich in history as Eastern Oregon “undiscovered,” but you won’t find any crowds out there yet, either.
A new generation of Ultimate players is moving the sport slowly into the mainstream.
From jumping off waterfalls to watching a live show by the Deschutes River, our summer cheat sheet includes everything you need to know to get the most of the season in Central Oregon.
Beginning in the 1970’s, Bill Smith worked to keep Bend from becoming another dying town of the West.
Everything seems to taste a little better when it’s served up al fresco with a side of Central Oregon summertime.
Spring hikes recommended from the experts at ONDA and the Deschutes Land Trust.
Learn more about these six favorite winter hiking trails in Central Oregon. Larry Chitwood Loop The Badlands desert wilderness can be popular in the winter because it receives relatively little […]
With irrigation-moderated flows, scores of rapids and a variety of runs, rivers in the Bend area make for great year-round kayaking.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the best fall hikes in Central Oregon as leaves tumble in shades of orange and yellow through the crisp autumn air. Prepare your hiking […]
Among other accolades, Central Oregon is a trail runner’s paradise with hundreds of miles of trails from the ultra runner to the weekend warrior. Here’s the beta on a few […]
Near waterfalls, around lakes and over lava beds, these trails offer an alluring combination of elements in Central Oregon. Lace up your hiking boots, load your pack and hit the […]
Central Oregon is often described as being one of the best areas in the country for mountain bikers to explore. Bend, alone, has an estimated 300 miles of mountain biking […]
Hiking “I have always placed more emphasis on having experiences and challenging myself than keeping a steady job and padding a bank account. This sense of exploration led me […]
Each week we share Bend Magazine’s curated list of Bend and Central Oregon’s events, things to do and happenings. Enjoy!
When the days get shorter and colder, many Central Oregonians will trade their mountain bikes for skis and snowboards. While others will ride singletrack year-round. Fortunately, winter mountain biking trails […]
By supporting people of the community and the four-legged animals that love them, Bend Pet Express has created a 30-year tradition in Central Oregon and is part of what makes the region a pet lover’s paradise.
Inside this issue of Bend Magazine, learn more about the team that keeps Mt. Bachelor running every morning before we even wake up. We also introduce some of the people behind Central Oregon startups and those who helped them succeed. We take you on a snowshoe tour on six accessible trails, followed by a retreat at the Ski Inn and Taphouse in Sisters, Oregon. And if you want to know where dogs work, romp, and rest all winter – we have got you covered there as well. Also inside this issue, we learn more about our local ice skating rinks, Bend Language Institute, Frank Cammack, Consciously Curly Co., local wellness businesses, breakfast all over Bend, winter whiskey sours, Feast Restaurant and Bend’s Perfume Lab. Find the issue all over Central Oregon through December 2024 or click here to find our past issues.
Our Outdoor Pioneers are still outside doing nearly every activity they founded decades ago. Read about those who helped create what Bend is today on the trails including nordic skiing, white water rafting, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Innovative companies help work and play hit the road with style. Drive through Bend, into the Cascade Range or down a National Forest road these days, and it’s impossible not […]
Steps to Stay Safe and Healthy on Central Oregon Trails Whether working from home or in an office, a full day may be sedentary without planning to step away from […]
Routing the Climbing Course It’s late morning as Alan Watts pulls up at Smith Rock State Park. We first climbed here almost 40 years ago, when Watts was establishing a […]
General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Brewer’s Grade Band on June 16, 2023 as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of […]
Six miles west of Redmond, Eagle Crest Resort is a surprise to anyone who’s never stopped to see the resort, play golf at one of its three courses or wander […]
Destination Rehab is a Bend-based nonprofit that helps individuals with neurological conditions get back outside and into their communities. Eugene native Dr. Carol-Ann Nelson received her doctoral degree of physical […]
When the frost has thawed and the stoneflies make their debut, it’s go-time in the Lower Deschutes River canyon. This part of north-central Oregon is sleepy in the winter, but […]
As a Bendite, car camping holds a special place in my heart. Growing up in Bend provides many fond memories of contacting friends, loading up the car and driving until […]
Nestled between the towering Cascade mountains and the high desert, Sunriver Resort is the most idyllic setting for a dream ceremony and reception.
Set in the high desert with mountain silhouettes in the distance, Brasada offers great views, several venue options and a wedding team prepared to plan and execute an unforgettable day.
Every four years when the winter Olympics arrive, a few hometown athletes step into the spotlight to compete at the highest level.
A quarter-mile south of Bend’s city limits, Deschutes River Woods, or “DRW,” was developed in the early 1960s as an unincorporated part of Deschutes County.
Over the years, Bend has earned a dog-friendly reputation, and even accolades. The city was named the most dog-friendly place in the country by Dog Fancy magazine in 2012 and again by Dogster magazine (which merged with Dog Fancy) in 2017.
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”.
Once a dog becomes part of the family, backyard design takes on new significance. Dog-friendly spaces require more than a leash and water bowl—the yard should be a safe, healthy refuge for exercise and relaxation for the whole family.
Dewayne Hornbeak launched Epoch Ascent in 2015, bringing his background as a U.S. Marine and his work with the State Department in high-threat protection to creating a sport-specific training facility.
With winter on the way, here are four of our favorite hot spring adventures for stripping down and warming up within a morning’s drive of Bend.
As Pat Mullens set out on a fat-tire bike tour last February, she expected some adventure. What she didn’t expect was to be saved by a search and rescue unit.
Grossfeld, observatory manager at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, said the closest neighboring galaxy sits roughly 2.5 million light-years away from our Milky Way.
Drake arrived in Bend more than 100 years ago, but his fingerprints are all over this town, even if you don’t know where to look.
It’s time to dust off the dry suit and plunge into winter runs on these four local waters.
Yes, the kids are back in school, but summer is not over just yet. There’s plenty to see and do around Central Oregon this weekend from a big air big festival in Prineville to an outdoors sports-oriented film festival in Bend.
This weekend is sure to have something for everyone. Make the drive up to Madras to witness aviation history. Catch some incredible live music this weekend, with Leftover Salmon playing […]
Summer is a time for adventure and exploration. Whether you’re staying local or ready to hit the road, there’s much to be done before the sun is gone. Adventure Bucket List: Air
Waterfront Old Mill District homes capture iconic Central Oregon city living.
The heat of the summer is finally here and just like the rising temps, the events across Central Oregon are really starting to get hot. There is something for everyone this weekend with Balloons Over Bend kicking off on Friday morning and the second weekend of the High Desert Classics taking place over the whole weekend.
The Oregon High Desert Classic, live music and car shows abound this weekend making it one of the most exciting weekends of the summer here in Central Oregon. No matter what you are looking do there is sure to be something for everyone.
Poet Jarold Ramsey’s connection to the land of his youth eventually brought him back home. Jarold Ramsey grew up on a farm perched at the edge of a canyon that […]
Pendleton Woolen Mills created tapestries based on his work.
Critics say new rules for smoke management don’t go far enough.
Music festival season kicks-off, grueling bike races abound and the Pride 5K makes its debut. There’s plenty of ways to bring in Summer 2019 this weekend. Which will you choose? […]
There are so many good events to fill your weekend calendar. Cascade Cycling Classic May 29-June 2 | Bend | Prices vary After a one-year hiatus, this uber-popular stage race […]
Make some plans for the three-day weekend.
And the winners are…
“We recognized we could use those tools philanthropically as well.”
No cabin fever here.
The best things to do around Bend this weekend.
Erika is a naturalist guide for Wanderlust Tours in Bend.
It’s hot springs season.
They’re changing the idea of a sustainable cut of meat.
From fundraisers to garden tours to mountain biking to live music, there are a lot of great events happening around Central Oregon this weekend.
How baseball and a bold Italian launched Bend’s nationally acclaimed parks district.
Author Jason Chinchen aims to unify the Central Oregon bouldering community.
Spring has arrived in the high desert, and there are events around the region this weekend to take advantage of the new season.
Find whispers of spring in this charming river community.
The most-read stories of the year.
Gift ideas for everyone on your list, from adrenaline-junkie friends to the favorite family pet.