The Ultimate Guide to Biking Sunriver’s 33 Miles of Paved Paths
If there’s one thing that defines life in Sunriver, it’s the bike paths. With over 33 miles of paved pathways winding through ponderosa pine forests, along the Deschutes River, and past every community amenity you can imagine, biking isn’t just recreation here — it’s a way of life. As locals who bike these paths almost […]
Dog-Friendly Bend: Where to Take Your Four-Legged Best Friend
Bend might just be the most dog-friendly city in Oregon, and that’s saying something in a state that already loves its pups. Walk through any part of town on a sunny afternoon and you’ll see dogs on brewery patios, dogs on paddleboards, dogs trotting alongside mountain bikes, and dogs splashing in the Deschutes River. If […]
Smith Rock: The Ultimate Day Trip from Bend
Just 30 minutes north of Bend lies one of Oregon’s most dramatic landscapes. Smith Rock State Park rises from the high desert floor like a cathedral of volcanic tuff and basalt, its rust-colored spires and sheer cliff faces drawing rock climbers, hikers, and photographers from around the globe. For Bend residents, it’s the perfect day […]
Phil’s Trail: Why Bend Is a Mountain Biking Paradise
If you’ve ever wondered why mountain bikers from around the world flock to Bend, Oregon, the answer often starts with two words: Phil’s Trail. This legendary network of singletrack winds through sun-dappled ponderosa pine forests on the western edge of town, offering everything from flowy beginner loops to gnarly technical descents that will challenge even […]
The Coffee Lover’s Guide to Bend, Oregon
Bend runs on sunshine, mountain air, and really, really good coffee. Whether you need a pre-hike espresso, a cozy work-from-café spot, or a lazy Sunday latte with a view, Bend’s coffee scene has you completely covered. Thump Coffee With multiple locations around town, Thump is Bend’s homegrown roaster. Their beans are sourced from small farms […]
Northwest Crossing: Bend’s Most Walkable Neighborhood
Ask any real estate agent about Bend’s most sought-after neighborhoods, and Northwest Crossing (NWX) will be at the top of the list. This master-planned community on the west side of Bend has become a model for what modern mountain-town living can look like. The Vibe NWX feels like a small town within a town. Homes […]
Farm Fresh: A Guide to Bend’s Farmers Markets
One of the things that makes Bend feel like more than just a ski town with good vibes is its deep connection to local food. And nothing showcases that connection better than Bend’s farmers markets, where you can shop directly from the people who grow, raise, and make your food. Bend Farmers Market (Downtown) Located […]
Mt. Bachelor: Your Backyard Ski Resort Just 20 Minutes Away
One of the biggest perks of living in Bend? Having the seventh-largest ski resort in the country practically in your backyard. Mt. Bachelor sits just 22 miles west of downtown Bend, and on a powder day, you can be clicking into your bindings in under 30 minutes. The Mountain Mt. Bachelor is a dormant volcano […]
Why Bend Is the Craft Beer Capital of Oregon
With over 30 breweries packed into a town of just 110,000 people, Bend has one of the highest breweries-per-capita ratios in the country. Whether you’re a hophead, a sour lover, or a stout devotee, there’s a taproom in Bend that’s basically been waiting for you. The Pioneers It all started with Deschutes Brewery back in […]
Your Guide to Floating the Deschutes River This Summer
When the thermometer climbs past 80 and the sun doesn’t set until 9 PM, there’s only one thing Bend locals are thinking about: floating the Deschutes. Every summer, over 250,000 people take to the river on tubes, paddleboards, and kayaks — and if you haven’t done it yet, this is your year. The Classic Float […]