Art + Design
Where Artists Collect
How The Workhouse is turning Bend into a well-known art town.
Art + Design
DIY Cave
Bend’s do-it-yourself collective maker space is the shop you always wanted.
Environment
Epic Hikes
Home to a plethora of hiking options, you’ll have no problem finding the trek that is right for you in Central Oregon.
Culture
A Sense of Place
Indigenous architecture is about the honesty of a building, the materials used and the stories it tells.
Adventure
Into The Deep
Get underground and explore caves and lava tubes in Central Oregon
Art + Design
Inspired Design
A Q&A with Bend resident and global course designer David McLay Kidd
Adventure
Hit the Trails
Try these Central Oregon routes for classic trail experiences!
Environment
Restoring Land
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve protect miles of critical fish habitat and is home to Deschutes County’s oldest historical Euro-American structure.
Food + Drink
Hot Spot - ROAM
ROAM at Oxford Hotel Bend
Food + Drink
Dream Teams
Married to Success
Style
Rugged Thread
A Bend company’s pursuit of environmental and business sustainability through outdoor gear repairs
Food + Drink
Long Tables
Rainshadow Organics provides the perfect setting for a friendly meal
Food + Drink
Culinary Q&A
Chef Josh Hedrick at Sunriver Resort
Mindful Traveler
Leave No Trace
Treading Lightly in Central Oregon
Food + Drink
M’s Bakery
Family Dream
Food + Drink
The Cellar - A Porter Brewing Company
Basement Beers
Environment
Local Vibe
Cone Zone
Local Vibe
Local Vibe
Unsung Native
Local Vibe
Local Vibe
Dog Town
Flora + Fauna
Local Vibe
Fragrance of the High Desert
Food + Drink
Hot Spot: Dogwood at The Pine Shed
Culture, Community & Cocktails
Environment
Fire Starter
After 200 years of logging, ranching, and urban development, big changes to Central Oregon's eco-zones affect how land carries fire.
Environment
Trail Blazers
The volunteer-led Central Oregon Trail Alliance has been creating and maintaining mountain bike trails for over 33 years.
Food + Drink
Market Season
Central Oregon's farmers markets offer flavor, community, & unique experiences.
History
Urban Escape
Thanks to early, enthusiastic citizens, the 13-acre Drake Park resides in the heart of Bend.
Environment
Whychus Canyon Preserve
Restoring floodplain habitats is critical for water preservation in the high desert.
Destinations
Destination Redmond
Located just 20 minutes north of Bend, Redmond, Oregon has transformed from a quiet rural community into a growing Central Oregon destination.
Local Vibe
Après-Ski Bliss
Local Vibe
Climate Sensors
Flora + Fauna
High Desert Blooms
Environment
Wildlife Watching
Flora + Fauna
Ponderosa Pines
Local Vibe
Round and Round
Food + Drink
Into the Blue
Food + Drink
Shuckin' Good
Local Vibe
Keep Warm
Fun things to do on your rest days and nights in Bend
Environment
Take A Hike
Pilot Butte is one of Bend’s best hiking spots perfectly situated right in the middle of town.
Art + Design
Story Board
A local tale of humble beginnings, entrepreneurial spirit and a charitable ending
Environment
Cold Play
Half a dozen nonprofits and hundreds of volunteers are responsible for maintaining activity-specific winter trails surrounding Mt. Bachelor.
Food + Drink
Hot Spot: Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge
Bringing it home
Food + Drink
Culinary Q&A
Cultivating a New Kind of Kitchen Culture
Destinations
Destination Sisters
Whether you're a full-time rancher or weekend cowboy, a day trip to Sisters will leave you wanting to return for more.
Food + Drink
Taco Love
A celebration of Latin culture (and some delicious cuisine) in Central Oregon
Art + Design
Natural Inspiration
Bend artist Kimberly Costa-Stearns uses Central Oregon as her canvas.
Food + Drink
An Ocean of Inspiration
What We Love Now
Food + Drink
Get Your Tiki On
What We Love Now
Food + Drink
Go Primal
What We Love Now
Food + Drink
Culinary Q&A
Chef George Morris with SixTop Restaurant Group
Food + Drink
Grub Hubs
The Ultimate Guide to Food Cart Pods in Bend
Environment
Homegrown in the High Desert
Rainshadow Organics
Adventure
Bespoke Boards
Travis Yamada builds custom surfboards evolved for the river, ocean and wake.
Art + Design
Carving Treasures
Robert Seliger blends the hand of a master craftsman with the heart and vision of an artist.
Environment
Discover Three Sisters Wilderness
Make permitting part of your plan as you explore these epic trails.
Culture
Preserving Nature
Since 1995, Deschutes Land Trust has worked with private landowners to permanently protect scenic land and waterways, starting with the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.
History
Timber to Tourism
Discover the storied history and modern transformation of the Old Mill District.
