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4 ways to get your last hit of winter in Bend
by Tawna Fenske
23 May 2019 at 2:47pm
Flowers are blooming, kayakers are flocking to the Deschutes in droves, and popular roadways are flinging open their gates and shoveling snow like mad. All signs point to summer?s arrival in Bend, ...
What?s open in Bend as Memorial Weekend 2019 approaches?
by Tawna Fenske
16 May 2019 at 12:50pm
It?s that time of year when every fan of Bend, Oregon becomes bizarrely fascinated by road conditions. Which seasonal gates are open? Is the snow cleared yet from that road? Can I access my favorit...
What mom really wants for Mother?s Day 2019 in Bend
by Tawna Fenske
9 May 2019 at 12:13pm
Ever ask your mom what she wants and get the ol? ?Just you, dear? in response? Yeah, she?s lying. Moms are selfless creatures programmed to put everyone else?s needs first, but that doesn?t mean sh...
6 sneaky ways to exercise in Bend
by Tawna Fenske
2 May 2019 at 2:34pm
Does anyone else dread exercising? That?s tough to admit in a fitness-friendly town like Bend where everyone’s constantly out running and mountain climbing on some of the world?s most spectacular t...
7 ways to make your Bend vacation sing
by Tawna Fenske
25 Apr 2019 at 12:11pm
Bend?s music scene has grown by leaps and bounds in the 21+ years I?ve lived here, and spring is when excitement starts to build. That?s when concert announcements start trickling out for venues li...
What?s happening for Easter weekend 2019 in Bend
by Tawna Fenske
18 Apr 2019 at 11:56am
It?s Easter weekend, folks! For some of you that may conjure images of brightly-colored eggs and bunnies, or maybe a reverent morning of worship. For others, it?s just an ordinary Sunday. No matter...
6 ways to kickstart spring rejuvenation in Bend
by Tawna Fenske
11 Apr 2019 at 2:31pm
Ahhh, spring. It?s the season of renewal and rejuvenation (and maybe a little confusion, as our yo-yo weather swings from single-digit temps to short-sleeve weather in a single day). If your spring...
Your guide to a perfect spring day in Downtown Bend
by Tawna Fenske
4 Apr 2019 at 2:35pm
When my sister-in-law visits from Seattle, she has a few requests: a trek around the Bend Ale Trail and a handful of the city?s best bars, then snow play or standup paddleboarding. But her chief re...
5 ways to double your fun in Bend this spring
by Tawna Fenske
27 Mar 2019 at 4:40pm
Ahhh?spring. It?s officially here, but it doesn?t look much like it does in other parts of the state. This morning I stood and watched fat, fluffy snowflakes settle on the crocuses wiggling up thro...