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How to be a better Bend traveler in 2021
by Tawna Fenske
12 Jan 2021 at 12:10pm
Anyone else dreaming of travel in 2021? An Oregon road trip, or some exotic international vacay? As a mom forced to cancel our family?s long-planned Europe trip last spring, I know the frustration ...
Your 2020 last-minute Bend gift guide for all kinds of budgets
by Tawna Fenske
17 Dec 2020 at 2:37pm
In a meeting yesterday, a colleague referred to Christmas as ?next week.? I laughed. Then I choked, because friends, it?s true. Christmas 2020 is flying at us faster than a team of reindeer caught ...
6 tips for giving the gift of Bend in 2020
by Tawna Fenske
3 Dec 2020 at 3:16pm
I just spoke with Santa. Don?t worry, I didn?t tell him about the thing that would have earned you a huge hunk of coal in your stocking. See, the big guy wants you to know the holidays look differe...
5 ways to have a safe, happy Bend holiday in 2020
by Tawna Fenske
19 Nov 2020 at 11:52am
It?s been a weird year, friends. Between a global pandemic and an election cycle that left us feeling like chewed-up gummy bears on a boot sole, we could all use some joy as we head into holiday se...
Pro cyclist Serena Gordon shares everything you need to know about biking in ...
by Tawna Fenske
19 Aug 2020 at 2:53pm
Greetings, Bend friends! It’s longtime Visit Bend blogger Tawna, and this week we have a special treat for anyone itching to know more about biking in Bend. Pro cyclist Serena Gordon races and ride...
3 ways to keep Bend?s kind & friendly vibe despite masks and social distance
by Tawna Fenske
22 Jul 2020 at 3:35pm
Ask anyone to list things they love about Bend, and most will mention its warm, friendly vibe. We smile at strangers on trails and stop to give directions to lost-looking folks. That?s gotten more ...
5 things to know about masking up in Bend, Oregon
by Tawna Fenske
16 Jul 2020 at 2:58pm
Earlier this week, Oregon implemented a new mask mandate that?s a wee bit stiffer than what we had before. In addition to donning face coverings for indoor public spaces, you?re now required to mas...
7 tips for being a good human in Bend?s forests
by Tawna Fenske
9 Jul 2020 at 3:13pm
The instant health officials declared outdoor activities among the safest forms of COVID-era exercise, folks laced up their hiking boots en masse and set out on the trails. While it?s awesome to se...
How to stay safe in Bend for 4th of July 2020
by Tawna Fenske
2 Jul 2020 at 3:55pm
In normal years, a post about Independence Day safety might include tips on proper grilling or how to light fireworks without blowing off your toes. But 2020 is anything but normal, with COVID-19 r...