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Top rated Bend Trips

an "Enchanted" day in Bend | Mar 17 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in Bend

"I think this walk has helped me figure out what I really want, but sometimes those things feel so far in the distance."

My day starts out with the persistent knocking from the housekeepers, that I have grown accustomed to. How annoying! This is the second... Continue reading »
Climbing at Smith Rock | May 20 07'

by V&Rob a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Bend

So, the only option when visiting Bend (apart from drinking their extremely nice local beer) is to visit Smith Rock, reputed to be the birthplace o... Continue reading »
A small town, with a lot of funky flair | Mar 16 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in Bend

"I manage to fit a lot of things into one laid back day. Only when I write about it, does it seem so busy."

My day starts at 9:04 am with a knocking on my hotel door. Apparently, the hotel cleaning staff are early risers. I send them away with... Continue reading »
Bend, OR | Jun 09 08'

by Excellent Adventure a 63 year old male traveling as a couple from Palm Coast, on vacation in Bend

"Around the next.................."

Weather is getting warmer as we move out of the mountains and over to Bend, OR. Thank goodness, snow flurries and a frozen water hose gave us... Continue reading »
waiting to arrive | Mar 18 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in Bend

"I have finally learned. Even something as mundane as taking a bus from Bend to Portland can be a fulfilling adventure."

I remember to put the "Do not disturb" sign on my motel door and I set the alarm clock on my phone for 8:30 am. I stay in bed until 9 am and then... Continue reading »
Braving Bend | Feb 18 07'

by armygirl34 a female from Turlock, on vacation in Bend

My first stop was in Bend, OR. I arrived there on February 19, 2007 and stayed for three nights. During my time there, I lodged wi... Continue reading »
I find deep snow near Bend. Is this what it is like in Maine right now? | Mar 15 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in Bend

"The last time I visited Bend, I came to climb Smith Rocks. I wonder what I can do if I am not climbing."

When I wake up to my alarm clock at 7:45 am, I am only thinking one thing: don't miss my bus to Bend, Oregon! I rush downstairs and make panc... Continue reading »
Weekend Escape to Bend, OR | Aug 24 07'

by The Gotcher Five a female traveling as a family from Portland, on vacation in Bend

"Still no biting fish today, however the breathtaking views made the entire trip worthwhile!"

The entire Gotcher family -- with husky Pinge in tow -- made a quick weekend getaway to beautiful Bend, OR, which proved to be much warmer and summ... Continue reading »
Day 1 | Jun 20 07'

by Sheila FLHX a female traveling as a couple from Bend, on vacation in Bend

"swish swish went the bike"

After a restless night I got up and finished the packing and feeding details. (dove,goats,cats,chickens) I took the dogs to the kennel (Taz&n... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Bend

Valentines Day! | Feb 13 07'

by Michelle s Blog a female traveling as a couple from Parksville, on vacation in Terrebonne

"started getting ready for our hot dinner date."

We arrived the day before Valentines, so we had time to settle in to our new surroundings. We awoke on Valentines to find that it was a perfect cli... Continue reading »
Smith Rocks | Oct 02 06'

by Michelle s Blog a female traveling as a couple from Parksville, on vacation in Terrebonne

"It will be great to team up on the guys!! hahaha....."

We fully enjoyed our short week in Terrebonne, Oregon. Derek managed to climb very well, as usual, and send a route his second go. I, however, just... Continue reading »
'It's a long way back to the place where we started from.' | Sep 17 07'

by Rodent a 28 year old from Estacada, on vacation in Madras

There were some serious hills to climb for me to get out of the John Day River basin and drop into the Deschutes basin. The day was sunny and clear... Continue reading »
'and the soles of your shoes are all worn down- the time for sleep is now' | Sep 18 07'

by Rodent a 28 year old from Estacada, on vacation in Sisters

Cold and cloudy all day. A few hills to keep me warm, but mostly I pressed through to Redmond so I could find a place to stop and thaw out. Found a... Continue reading »
Crooked River Ranch | Aug 02 08'

by Trailer Trash a female traveling as a couple from Cameron Park, on vacation in Crooked River Ranch

Drove North today via Crater Lake National Park. It was smokey again so the beautiful view was somewhat clouded. Once we headed toward... Continue reading »
FMCA International Rally | Aug 10 07'

by Tom 'n Debbie a male traveling as a couple from Windsor, on vacation in Redmond

Our stop in Redmond was to attend the FMCA International Rally, held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Continue reading »
Our first week on the road | Sep 29 06'

by Audrey & Mike a female traveling as a couple from Seattle, on vacation in Terrebonne

Smith Rocks is a must stop for climbing if you are in the area. Mike and I decided to make it our first stop not only because it's a familiar... Continue reading »
Brief stop to one of our favorite places | Sep 02 07'

by Audrey & Mike a female traveling as a couple from Seattle, on vacation in Terrebonne

A brief stop to visit one of our favorite places, Smith Rocks. Some friends of ours live there and we never mind the climbing so we detoured our cr... Continue reading »