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Introduction
160 miles SE of Portland, 241 miles SW of Pendleton Situated on the banks of the Deschutes River, Bend is the largest city east of the Oregon Cascades, and the surrounding area has more resorts than any other region in the state. To unders... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Bend is at the junction of U.S. 97, which runs north and south, and U.S. 20, which runs east to west across the state. From the Portland area, the most direct route is by way of U.S. 26 to Madras and then south on U.S. 97.... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Roughly defined as the area from the California state line in the south to a little way north of Roseburg, southern Oregon is a mountainous region that has far more in common with Northern California than it has with the rest of Oregon. The l... Continue reading »
Bend Travel Experiences
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Smith Rocks
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, how... Continue reading »
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Climbing at Smith Rock
So, the only option when visiting Bend (apart from drinking their extremely nice local beer) is to visit Smith Rock, reputed to be the bi... Continue reading »
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an "Enchanted" day in Bend
My day starts out with the persistent knocking from the housekeepers, that I have grown accustomed to. How annoying! This is... Continue reading »
Popular Bend Hotels
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bend
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Bend Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BEND
- Red Lion Hotel Bend
- Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
- La Quinta Inn Bend
- Days Inn Bend OR
- Phoenix Inn and Suites Bend
- Lodge At Suttle Lake
- Seventh Mountain Resort
