{"id":28953,"date":"2022-10-14T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T06:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=28953"},"modified":"2024-04-29T07:50:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T05:50:59","slug":"things-to-do-bend-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Bend, Oregon &#8211; Gateway to the Great Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Located in the <strong>High Desert of Central Oregon<\/strong> and <strong>surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range<\/strong> Bend is well-known as <strong>Oregon&#8217;s true outdoor paradise<\/strong>. The city of Bend is <strong>nestled between the Deschutes National Forest, volcanic lava flows, and the Deschutes River<\/strong>, whose winding course initially gave Bend its name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bend, Oregon is <strong>famous for its<\/strong> <strong>local craft breweries, beer festivals, and flourishing coffee scene<\/strong>. But the real attractions are the <strong>snowy peaks, cascading waterfalls, alpine lakes, and volcanic lava flows<\/strong> &#8211; calling thousands of adventure lovers year-round. Bend makes a great <strong>weekend getaway from Portland<\/strong>, but you could easily <strong>spend a week or two<\/strong> exploring the great outdoors of Central Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1280\"  data-id=\"28934\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Smith Rock State Park Oregon Aerial shot\"  class=\"wp-image-28934 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smith Rock &#8211; one of the most popular Oregon State Parks, located 30 min North of Bend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"28908\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lava Lake und Little Lava Lake Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28908 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-5-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snowy peaks of the Central Cascades in contrast to the blue water of the Cascades Lakes <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to narrow down what&#8217;s so great about Bend, Oregon, it&#8217;s the <strong>sheer variety of outdoor activities<\/strong> that make this area worth visiting throughout the year: <strong>Hiking, biking, trail running, rock climbing, rafting, skiing, snowshoeing, also surfing<\/strong> \u2013 you name it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da195a8bfdc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da195a8bfdc\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#map-things-to-do-in-and-around-bend\" >Map: Things to do in and around Bend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#things-to-do-in-downtown-bend\" >Things to do in Downtown Bend<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#breweries-coffee-shops-window-shopping\" >Breweries, coffee shops &amp; window shopping<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#restaurants-cafes-%e2%80%93-my-favorite-picks\" >Restaurants &amp; caf\u00e9s \u2013 my favorite picks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#shopping-at-old-mill-district\" >Shopping at Old Mill District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#walk-the-deschutes-river-trail\" >Walk the Deschutes River Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#go-surfing-in-bend-oregon\" >Go surfing in Bend, Oregon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#things-to-do-around-bend-oregon\" >Things to do around Bend, Oregon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#smith-rock-state-park\" >Smith Rock State Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#misery-ridge-and-river-trail\" >Misery Ridge and River Trail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#tumalo-falls\" >Tumalo Falls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#tumalo-falls-in-winter\" >Tumalo Falls in winter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#cove-palisades-state-park\" >Cove Palisades State Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#things-to-do-in-bend-in-winter\" >Things to do in Bend in Winter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#mount-bachelor-ski-resort\" >Mount Bachelor Ski Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#snowshoeing-at-edison-snow-park\" >Snowshoeing at Edison Snow Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#benham-falls\" >Benham Falls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#things-to-do-in-bend-oregon-in-summer\" >Things to do in Bend, Oregon in Summer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#drive-the-cascade-lakes-scenic-byway\" >Drive the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#daytrips-from-bend\" >Daytrips from Bend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#where-to-stay-in-bend-campfire-hotel\" >Where to stay in Bend: Campfire Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#where-to-stay-outside-of-bend-la-pine-logs\" >Where to stay outside of Bend: La Pine Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#facts-about-bend-oregon\" >Facts about Bend, Oregon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/things-to-do-bend-oregon\/#more-winter-adventures-in-oregon\" >More winter adventures in Oregon:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"map-things-to-do-in-and-around-bend\"><\/span>Map: Things to do in and around Bend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my <strong>top things to do in and around Bend, Oregon<\/strong>. And yes, this wasn\u2019t a typo: You can even go surfing in Bend \u2013 scroll down to find out where!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('tixfxjzoxf');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_tixfxjzoxf\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\"><div style=\"font-size: smaller; margin-bottom: 8px\">Trip map created with <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanderlog<\/a>, a road trip planner on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wanderlog\/id1476732439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wanderlog.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-do-in-downtown-bend\"><\/span>Things to do in Downtown Bend <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Bend is famous for its surrounding outdoor opportunities, the city center also is worth visiting. I recommend allocating at least one afternoon for a stroll around Downtown and Old Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"breweries-coffee-shops-window-shopping\"><\/span>Breweries, coffee shops &amp; window shopping <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Downtown Bend is lined with plenty of <strong>independent stores and coffee shops<\/strong> where you could easily spend a casual afternoon. Stroll around <strong>Bond Street, Minnesota Avenue, and Wall Street<\/strong> for some window shopping. Crab a coffee at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thumpcoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thump Coffee<\/a>, or head to one of the multiple breweries that make Bend a true pub crawl destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendbrewingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bend Brewing Company<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deschutesbrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deschutes Brewery<\/a> are located downtown. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunriver Brewing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/10barrel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Barrel Brewing<\/a><em> <\/em>can be found on the West side of the river, opposite Old Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Things to do in Downtown Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-28865 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-3.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"post office Downtown Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-28863 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"restaurants-cafes-my-favorite-picks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restaurants-cafes-%e2%80%93-my-favorite-picks\"><\/span>Restaurants &amp; caf\u00e9s \u2013 my favorite picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"coffee-thump-coffee-roasters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coffee: Thump Coffee Roasters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thumpcoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thump Coffee<\/a> is located just around the corner from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbend.com\/about-us\/visitor-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bend Visitor Center<\/a>. Get some magazines, maps, and local advice before you grab a coffee and start planning your days in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33294\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAzMAAAQAAQMAAADvLJV4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAH5JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAhwGgDwABzMrXgAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Thump Coffee Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-33294 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Thump-Coffee.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Thump-Coffee.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Thump-Coffee-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Thump-Coffee-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Thump-Coffee-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Thump-Coffee-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33256\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Bend Magazine\"  class=\"wp-image-33256 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"breakfast-juice-easy-cafe-at-campfire-hotel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakfast: Juice Easy Caf\u00e9 at Campfire Hotel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Since October 2022 Campfire Hotel is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/juiceeasyonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juice Easy Caf\u00e9<\/a> and this is not only a great asset for all hotel guests. Locals come here as well to enjoy delicious breakfast sandwiches, freshly squeezed juices, and smoothies to fuel them up for the day. Husband and wife Bobby and Sophia and Bobby from Houston, Texas know how to treat their guests with their chicken &amp; waffles bowl or homemade tomato basil soup for dinner. Even if you aren\u2019t staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/campfirehotel.com\/juice-easy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campfire Hotel<\/a>, don\u2019t miss this spot, otherwise, you are missing out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"brews-bend-brewing-company\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brews: Bend Brewing Company<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Located right at the Mirror Pond, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendbrewingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bend Brewing Company<\/a> is hard to miss. Their heated outdoor patio (with heated seats!!) is the perfect spot to hang out in winter and enjoy the afternoon sun while sipping local brews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"812\"  data-id=\"33288\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Bend Brewing Company\"  class=\"wp-image-33288 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-2-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"33286\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Bend Brewing Company\"  class=\"wp-image-33286 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Brewing-Company-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"sandos-planker-sandwiches\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sandos: Planker Sandwiches<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plankersandwiches.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planker Sandwiches<\/a> serves hearty burgers and sandwiches with housemade condiments, making it a great lunch joint to fuel you for the day or drive back home. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33292\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Planker Sandwiches Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-33292 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-2.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meatball + turkey sandwich + tomato soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33290\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Planker Sandwiches Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-33290 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-1.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-1-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Planker-Sandwiches-1-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outdoor vibes at Planker Sandwiches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"tacos-el-sancho-bend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tacos: El Sancho Bend<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We got this taco joint recommended by our neighbors for our very first trip to Bend and since then we keep coming back every time we are in town. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsanchobend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Sancho<\/a> has two fixed locations: Eastside and Westside Taco Shop as well as a Taco Shack at Crux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"812\"  data-id=\"33270\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"El Sancho Bend menu\"  class=\"wp-image-33270 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-1-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-1-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"812\"  data-id=\"33272\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"El Sancho Bend Tacos\"  class=\"wp-image-33272 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-2-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bens-El-Sanco-Taco-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"hot-soup-sen-thai-noodles-hot-pot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot soup: Sen Thai Noodles &amp; Hot Pot<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We discovered this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senhotpot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thai &amp; hot pot restaurant<\/a> on our latest trip to Bend in winter. Warming up from inside after a long day outside felt so good and the noodle soups and bowls are definitely beyond average. Plus their drinks and craft cocktails are delicious, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"cocktails-canteen-bar-at-campfire-hotel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cocktails: Canteen Bar at Campfire Hotel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are staying at Campfire Hotel, wrapping up your day with a cocktail from <a href=\"https:\/\/campfirehotel.com\/canteenbar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canteen Bar<\/a> and enjoying it around the huge fire pit outside, is a no-brainer. Even if you are not staying at Campfire, Canteen Bar is a laid-back bar to soak in some camp vibes. Since October 2022 Juice Easy Caf\u00e9 serves dinner options that I absolutely recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shopping-at-old-mill-district\"><\/span>Shopping at Old Mill District <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for proper shopping, check out the <strong>Old Mill District for brands like lululemon, American Eagle,<\/strong> or Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods as well as plenty of dining options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like walking along the river <strong>between Old Mill Bridge and Bend Whitewater Park<\/strong>, watching people floating, kayaking, and surfing the Deschutes River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Floating on Deschutes River, Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-33262 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-3-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Floating on Deschutes River is a must in summer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"RaftingDeschutes River, Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-33260 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-2-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-2-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-2-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-2.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Who dares goes rafting at Bend Whitewater Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"walk-the-deschutes-river-trail\"><\/span>Walk the Deschutes River Trail <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deschutes River runs through the heart of Bend opening up a great opportunity for riverside walks without leaving the city. The <strong>3 miles (4.8 km) long <em>Deschutes River Trail<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>starts at Southern Crossing and <strong>runs past the Old Mill District to Downtown Bend<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk along the flat promenade and admire the cute houses with river access that are reflected in the calm waters of Mirror Pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Deschutes River Trail Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-28869 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-5.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> sunset <\/strong>is beautiful at <strong>Drake Park<\/strong> and also encounters with wildlife are also common in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1440\"  height=\"1920\"  data-id=\"28897\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"reflections at Deschutes River Trail in Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-28897 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-7-1320x1760.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reflections at Deschutes River Trail in Bend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"812\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"33266\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hopfenpflanze\"  class=\"wp-image-33266 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Hop.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Hop.jpg 812w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Hop-800x1064.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Hop-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Hop-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Hop-560x745.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hop is growing everywhere in Bend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"812\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"33268\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sonnenuntergang Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-33268 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Mirror-Pond.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Mirror-Pond.jpg 812w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Mirror-Pond-800x1064.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Mirror-Pond-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Mirror-Pond-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Mirror-Pond-560x745.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at Mirror Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"wildlife in Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28871 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-6.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t be surprised when spotting deer in town &#8211; they also love Bend!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"go-surfing-in-bend-oregon\"><\/span>Go surfing in Bend, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to <strong>Bend Whitewater Park<\/strong> even surfing is an option &#8211; although Bend is located in Central Oregon, 4 hours away from the Oregon Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"surfing wave at Bend Whitewater Park\"  class=\"wp-image-33258 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Deschutes-River-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surfers riding waves at Bend Whitewater Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-do-around-bend-oregon\"><\/span><strong>Things to do around Bend<\/strong>, <strong>Oregon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>True outdoor adventures of Bend await in the surrounding areas <strong>between the high desert, the Newberry National Volcanic Monument<em>,<\/em> and the Cascade peaks<\/strong> between Three Fingered Jack, Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, and Paulina Peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"smith-rock-state-park\"><\/span><strong>Smith Rock State Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 30 million years old towers of volcanic ash crossed by the Crooked River make Smith Rock one of the <strong>most scenic rock landscapes in Oregon<\/strong>. No surprise that Smith Rock State Park is one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon <em>(listed next to Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge, the Oregon Coast, Painted Hills, Wallowa Mountains, and Crater Lake)<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Things to do in Bend: Vissit Smith Rock State Park\"  class=\"wp-image-28935 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-2.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at Smith Rock State Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is an <strong>El Dorado for rock climbers attracting people from across the country<\/strong>. But even if you aren&#8217;t into bouldering you can explore Smith Rock via <strong>12 hiking trails<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"sunset at Smith Rock drone shot\"  class=\"wp-image-28937 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-3.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"enjoying Bend Brewing at Smith Rock\"  class=\"wp-image-28950 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Locals brews even taste better when taking them to the outdoors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"misery-ridge-and-river-trail\"><\/span><strong>Misery Ridge and River Trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most <strong>rewarding way to explore Smith Rock State Park<\/strong> and enjoy its beauty to the fullest is <strong>hiking the Misery Ridge and River Trail<\/strong>. This <strong>3.7-mile-long (6 km) trail starts steep if you do it counterclockwise<\/strong> (the way I would recommend it). Therefore it is rated as hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Smith Rock State Park, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28939 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But already by climbing up the ridge, you will be rewarded with <strong>breathtaking views of the entire Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River, a snowcapped mountain range<\/strong> in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Rock climbers at Monkey Face in Smith Rock State Park\"  class=\"wp-image-28943 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re lucky you can spot rock climbers pushing themselves up Monkey Face. Trust me: After you&#8217;ve passed the peak the hike is mostly flat and not difficult at all anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Smith Rock State Park: rock climbers on top of Face\"  class=\"wp-image-28941 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Smith-Rock-Monkey-Face-1.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Access: Open year-round from dawn to dusk<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fees: $5 parking fee or use your Oregon State Park Pass<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/smithrock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan your trip to Smith Rock <\/a><\/em><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tumalo-falls\"><\/span><strong>Tumalo Falls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tumalo Falls is an <strong>89-foot (27 meters) tall waterfall<\/strong>, located <strong>20 miles East of Ben<\/strong>d in the Deschutes National Forest. The Tumalo Falls viewpoint is located just 0.25 miles (400 m) off the parking lot. From there you can <strong>explore Tumalo Falls on several routes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hike up to the top of Tumalo Falls<\/strong> to get a view from above &#8211; 0.25 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine Tumalo Falls and Double Falls<\/strong> &#8211; 2 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hike to Tumalo Falls via North Fork Trail<\/strong> &#8211; 6 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hike to Tumalo Falls via Tumalo Creek Trail<\/strong> &#8211; 6.5 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine Tumalo Falls with Double Falls and Bridge the Creek Falls<\/strong> &#8211; 6.8 miles loop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Things to do in Bend: Hike Tumalo Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-28879 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-4.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tumalo Falls from the official viewpoint at the parking lot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  data-id=\"28873\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Tumalo Falls bei Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28873 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-1.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  data-id=\"28877\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Ausblick von den Tumalo Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-28877 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-3.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  data-id=\"28875\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Tumalo Falls aus der N\u00e4he\"  class=\"wp-image-28875 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-2.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Hiking trails at Tumalo Falls, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28883 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-6.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tumalo-falls-in-winter\"><\/span><strong>Tumalo Falls in winter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Tumalo Falls Road <\/strong>leading to the small parking lot is <strong>closed in winter<\/strong> as it&#8217;s covered in snow. But you can still explore Tumalo Falls: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Park your car at <em>Skyliner Sno Park<\/em><\/strong>. The 3 miles route (one way) is your actual hike to Tumalo Falls Viewpoint in winter. It&#8217;s an <strong>easy and flat walk<\/strong>. You might need <strong>microspikes or snowshoes<\/strong> if you want to go past Tumalo Falls and hike one of the longer trails mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>$5 parking fee \u2013 or use your Northwest Forest Pass \/ America the Beautiful Pass<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"road to Tumalo Falls in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-28890 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-9.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The forest road leading to Tumalo Falls makes a great and easy hike in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"view from top of Tumalo Falls \"  class=\"wp-image-28885 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-7.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the top of Tumalo Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Watch out and don&#8217;t get confused with \u201eTumalo State Park\u201c<\/strong>, located off Highway 20, North of Bend! This is not the location where you&#8217;ll find the waterfall pictured here. The signs along the Highway are confusing and you don&#8217;t want to drive the wrong way first as it will add 35 minutes to get to the real Tumalo Falls, 20 miles away. The last parking spot might be taken by then&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"close view from top of Tumalo Falls, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28887 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tumalo-Falls-8.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cove-palisades-state-park\"><\/span><strong>Cove Palisades State Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been to Smith Rock a couple of times already or are just passing by Bend, <strong>Cove Palisades might be a good alternative<\/strong>. Located just <strong>off Highway 97, between Madras and Terrebonne<\/strong> this <strong>less kno<\/strong>wn State Park is <strong>three times bigger than Smith Rock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"walking at Cove Palisades, Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28930 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cove Palisades State Park encompasses the Deschutes and Crooked River, creating a <strong>dramatic deep canyon<\/strong>. Cove Palisades isn&#8217;t visible from the road, but the high desert canyon reservoir is a great <strong>playground for watersports and hiking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you want to extend your stay: <strong>Two campgrounds provide space with 306 sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAKNAQMAAABx\/8IJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwdHkAAc7CT7QAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cove Palisades State Park, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28925 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-3.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trails at Cove Palisades State Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tam-a-l\u00e1u trail<\/strong> \u2013 7 miles roundtrip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crooked River Rim Trail<\/strong> \u2013 2 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wetland Nature Trail Loop<\/strong> \u2013 0.25 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Cove Palisades State Park, Oregon, from above\"  class=\"wp-image-28921 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cove-Palisades-State-Park-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canyon view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Open for day use year-round <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Open for camping: June \u2013 October <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fees: $5 parking fee or use your Oregon State Park Pass<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.oregon.gov\/index.cfm?do=park.profile&amp;parkId=24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More info<\/a> <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-do-in-bend-in-winter\"><\/span><strong>Things to do in Bend in Winter <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Bend is an <strong>El Dorado for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports during summer<\/strong> the area turns into a <strong>winter wonderland between November and March<\/strong>, some areas are even covered in snow until May. Most of the things to do in Bend are activities not limited to any season, but there are <strong>certain areas that are especially attractive either in summer or winter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Jeep driving through Deschutes National Forest near Bend in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-28853 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-2.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prepare for snow-covered roads when traveling to Bend in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mount-bachelor-ski-resort\"><\/span><strong>Mount Bachelor Ski Resort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 20 miles East of Bend, just South of the Three Sisters lies the <strong>Pacific Northwest&#8217;s premier mountain destination and the 6<sup>th<\/sup> largest ski resort in North America: Mount Bachelor Ski Resort<\/strong>. Mt. Bachelor is an inactive stratovolcano that offers 4,300 skiable acres and 21 unique runs, miles of nordic trails, tubing lanes, and endless opportunities to enjoy this winter wonderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAKNAQMAAABx\/8IJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwdHkAAc7CT7QAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Mount Bachelor ski resort, Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28857 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-2.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Driving towards Mt. Bachelor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Bachelor Ski Resort is <strong>open from late November through May<\/strong>, which makes it one of the<strong> longest seasons of any ski resort in the Northwest<\/strong>. Combined with the predictable clear skies and sunny days it&#8217;s obvious why winter activities at Mount Bachelor are one of the top things to do in Bend, Oregon. For more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbachelor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit Mt. Bachelor&#8217;s website<\/a> or read this article from <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonisforadventure.com\/mt-bachelor-winter-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OregonIsForAdventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"snow-capped Mount Bachelor view through car mirror\"  class=\"wp-image-28859 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Mount-Bachelor-3.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Having a mountain peak in the side mirror all the time &#8211; That&#8217;s Bend, Oregon!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who aren&#8217;t into skiing or snowboarding \u2013 like me \u2013 Bend also offers some great <strong>snow parks for winter hiking and snowshoeing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"snowshoeing in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28837 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  data-id=\"28845\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Schneeschuhwandern im Deschutes National Forest, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28845 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-9.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  data-id=\"28835\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAYLAQMAAABNWRHfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAPJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICvAXJzAAGR9O26AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Schneeschuhwandern im Edison Snow Park nahe Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28835 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1305\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"drone shot from Deschutes National Forest in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-28893 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-800x544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1160x788.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-320x218.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-560x381.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1320x897.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"snowshoeing-at-edison-snow-park\"><\/span><strong>Snowshoeing at Edison Snow Park <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Deschutes National Forest, close to Mount Bachelor, <strong>Edison Snow Park is a great destination for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. <\/strong>Various routes between 2 and 4 miles in length lead through dense forests and areas with wider open prairie. The orange-brown logs of the huge Douglas firs make for a beautiful contrast to the blue sky and snow-covered grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch out<\/strong> for snowmobiles crossing the trails!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Snowshoeing: Top thing to do in Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28831 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  data-id=\"28843\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAWqAQMAAACu8ckJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAORJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAfgw7IQAB5Yq7yAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Edison Snow Park nahe Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28843 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-8-1160x1450.jpg\"  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data-id=\"28839\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAWrAQMAAABlrRqsAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAORJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U5\/gBlUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA8A07swABq9bIqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Edison Snow Park Zentral Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28839 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-1160x1451.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-1160x1451.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-800x1001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6-1320x1651.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-6.jpg 1535w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"snowshoe trils at Edison Sno Park, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28829 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Various routes offer plenty of miles for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"benham-falls\"><\/span><strong>Benham Falls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Benham Falls was created by the eruption of nearby Lava Butt, 6,000 years ago. The 25-foot (8m) drop can rather be described as rapid than a waterfall. Nonetheless, Benham Falls is worth a hike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"hiking trails to Benham Falls, Deschutes National Forests\"  class=\"wp-image-28823 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-2.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiking to Benham Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Benham Falls between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28827 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-4.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Waterfall or rapids? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mostly flat trail <strong>leads along the Deschutes River through old-growth<\/strong> ponderosa pines to several viewpoints. Benham Falls is located between Bend and Sunriver and mark the Southern end of the Deschutes River Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Deschutes River close to Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28825 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-3.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Deschutes River Trail between Sunriver and Bend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a 1.5 miles long trail starting at Sun-Lava Path. You can extend the hike to 6.4 miles by starting in Sunriver or including Dillon Falls (6.8 miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Hiking trails Deschutes River Trail\"  class=\"wp-image-28821 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Benham-Falls-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Various routes lead to Benham Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>$5 parking fee \u2013 or use your Northwest Forest Pass \/ America the Beautiful Pass<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-do-in-bend-oregon-in-summer\"><\/span><strong>Things to do in Bend, Oregon in Summer <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"drive-the-cascade-lakes-scenic-byway\"><\/span><strong>Drive the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway starting Downtown, Bend is the gateway to one of the <strong>most beautiful scenic routes in Oregon<\/strong>. The 66 miles long byway <strong>passes 14 alpine lakes<\/strong> and takes <strong>between 3 and 5 hours to drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway\"  class=\"wp-image-28901 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-2.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cascades Scenic Byway is <strong>closed between late October and June<\/strong> &#8211; depending on snow conditions. Given only a window of 4-5 months to explore crystal clear lakes, it\u2019s needless to say that driving the Cascades Scenic Byway is one of the <strong>top things to do in Bend during summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Things to do in Bend in summer: Drive the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28905 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-4.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">14 alpine lakes make this 66-mile-long drive one of the most beautiful in Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In winter you can drive up until you reach the Mount Bachelor ski area. But the true beauty of this area only unfolds within the summer months when you can enjoy the beautiful vista points along the route and <strong>stop at Sparks Lake, Lava Lake, or Waldo Lake for a refreshing dip<\/strong> in the waters of these gorgeous alpine lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Cascade Lakes Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28913 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Cascade-Lakes-Scenic-Byway-8.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Even in summer, the mountain peaks are covered in snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Sparks Lake, Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28917 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sparks-Lake-2.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sparks Lake, Central Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"daytrips-from-bend\"><\/span><strong>Daytrips from Bend <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being an outdoor paradise itself, Bend is the gateway to more adventures in Southern and Eastern Oregon. <strong>These destinations are worth visiting for a day \u2013 or even better: Make them part of a diverse road trip through Oregon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crater Lake<\/strong> \u2013 Oregon&#8217;s only National Park \u2013 90 miles\/ 145 km &#8211; 1.5 hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount Thielsen &amp; Diamond Lake <\/strong>\u2013 95 miles \/ 153 Meilen &#8211; 1.5 hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Umpqua National Forest \u2013<\/strong> 120 miles \/ 194 km &#8211; 2 hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Painted Hills<\/strong> <strong>&amp; John Day Fossil Beds National Monument<\/strong> \u2013 90 miles \/ 2 hrs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alvord Desert<\/strong> <strong>&amp; Steens Mountain Wilderness<\/strong> \u2013 230 miles \/ 370 km &#8211; 4hrs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"928\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAOgAQMAAABsut9VAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJpJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/hAFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPAYEV4AAfr5SR8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"soaking in Umpqua Hot Springs, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28273 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-1160x928.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-320x256.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs-560x448.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Umpqua-Hot-Springs.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Umpqua Hot Spring, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-bend-campfire-hotel\"><\/span>Where to stay in Bend: Campfire Hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>choices of hotels and <\/strong>condos in Bend in huge. There are plenty of resorts within the city limits and in nearby locations like Sunriver. Even though, they are often booked months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a <strong>unique, outdoor-inspired place to stay in the heart of Bend<\/strong>, I can recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/campfirehotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campfire Hotel<\/a>. It\u2019s a place where <strong>vintage camp style meets urban adventure<\/strong> &#8211; this is what they say and I cannot agree more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Campfire Hotel, Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32368 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Campfire Hotel is indeed outdoor-friendly: The <strong>rooms include storage space for all your outdoor gear<\/strong>. The <strong>seasonally heated pool and year-round hot tub<\/strong> invite for soaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"782\"  data-id=\"32383\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Outdoor-Pool, Campfire Hotel, Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32383 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-2-800x579.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-2-320x232.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-2-560x405.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32371\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Heated Outdoor-Pool, Campfire Hotel, Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32371 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Pool-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The outsized <strong>fire pit<\/strong> is a great place to hang out in the evening. Everything is set up with <strong>authentic camp vibes, just with the comfort of a cozy bed, coffee, tea, and snacks available<\/strong> in the lobby, and great <strong>restaurants within walking distance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"32377\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Happy Camper Suite, Campfire Hotel, Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32377 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-2.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"32375\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Campfire Hotel Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32375 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-3.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-3-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-3-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-3-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-3-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1280\"  height=\"853\"  data-id=\"32379\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Firepit Campfire Hotel, Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32379 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1280\"  height=\"853\"  data-id=\"32381\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Evenings at Campfire Hotel, Bend, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32381 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Night-2-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything more you can ask for? I don\u2019t think so! But wait, their <a href=\"https:\/\/campfirehotel.com\/portfolio\/happy-camper-suite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Happy Camper Suite<\/a> even offers room for your entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Happy Camper Suite at Campfire Hotel, Bend Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32373 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Campfire-Hotel-Happy-Camper-Suite-1.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Campfire Hotel&#8217;s Happy Camper Suite sleeps up to 6 people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-stay-outside-of-bend-la-pine-logs\"><\/span>Where to stay outside of Bend: La Pine Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a more remote stay, want to be <strong>closer to outdoor recreation south of Bend<\/strong> like the Newberry National Monument, the Oregon Outback, or are on your way to Crater Lake, I&#8217;d recommend staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/h\/lapinelogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Pine Loge<\/a>. This log cabin <strong>built in 1983 and newly remodeled<\/strong> combines all the <strong>cozy vibes<\/strong> you find in a <strong>traditional log cabin<\/strong>, combined with <strong>modern-minimalist interior and high-quality appliances<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"34507\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-34507 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-2-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"34513\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-34513 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-5-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1067\"  data-id=\"34511\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs kitchen\"  class=\"wp-image-34511 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-4-800x1067.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-4-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-4-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-4-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-4.jpg 810w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"34519\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-34519 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-8.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-8.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-8-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-8-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-8-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"34521\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs bedrrom\"  class=\"wp-image-34521 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-9.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-9.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-9-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-9-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-9-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"34529\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs bathroom\"  class=\"wp-image-34529 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-13.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-13.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-13-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-13-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-13-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During summer you can chill around the campfire or on the <strong>patio surrounded by a little Western village<\/strong>. In winter, the indoor 1983 <strong>original wood-burning fireplace<\/strong> keeps you cozy and warm. The cabin sleeps up to <strong>6 guests in 2 separate bedrooms and one sleep\/lounge area<\/strong>. Cooking, chilling, game night with your family, movie night with friends, or telling ghosts stories around the fire &#8211; La Pine Logs is the ideal hub for a cozy weekend getaway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"34523\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs Central Oregon bedroom\"  class=\"wp-image-34523 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-10.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-10.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-10-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-10-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-10-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"34505\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-34505 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just keep in mind that there are <strong>no restaurants, or shops within walking distance<\/strong>, and <strong>La Pine itself is a small town.<\/strong> If you are looking for a <strong>basecamp to tackle Central Oregon adventures<\/strong> though, this place is for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part: Staying at La Pine Logs is <strong>much more affordable (still)<\/strong> compared to the hip and chic options you find in Bend or Sunriver. With the <strong>code &#8216;smile4travel&#8217; you&#8217;ll even get a 15% discount<\/strong> on your stay in May and June 2024. <strong>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/h\/lapinelogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book LaPine Logs on Airbnb<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"LaPine Logs Central Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-34515 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USA-Oregon-LaPine-Logs-6-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong><em>Disclosure:<\/em><\/strong><em> We were invited to stay at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campfirehotel.com\/\">Campfire Hotel<\/a> during one of several trips we&#8217;ve taken to Bend and were hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/h\/lapinelogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Pine Logs<\/a>. As always and in all articles, this blog reflects my personal impressions and honest opinion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"facts-about-bend-oregon\"><\/span>Facts about Bend, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still not convinced about Bend as Oregon&#8217;s outdoor go-to destination? Then maybe these facts will eventually make you want to visit Central Oregon and check out all the fun things to do in Bend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<li><strong>Bend has the highest average number of sunny days in the state<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Bend<\/a>. \u201eClear days average 158 days per year with an additional 105 days that are mostly sunny.\u201c<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bend is 150 miles away from Portland<\/strong>. The easy 3-hour long drive along the Columbia River Gorge or through Mount Hood National Forest makes Bend a great weekend getaway<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cute towns closeby expand the options to find places to stay and discover further places outside of Bend:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sisters<\/strong> is a great place if you are looking for a smaller town to stay and want to be close to The Three Sisters, Mount Washington, and Three Fingered Jack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunriver<\/strong> is the place to be if you are traveling with a group of friends looking for a larger house with a hot tub to rent. Sunriver is close to Mount Bachelor and <em>Newberry National Volcanic Monument<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"find a cabin with hot tub in Sunriver, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28851 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Sunriver-1.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more-winter-adventures-in-oregon\"><\/span>More winter adventures in Oregon:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/\">5 reasons why the Oregon Coast is your perfect winter travel destination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/heceta-head-lighthouse-oregon-coast\/\">Heceta Head Lighthouse: Sleep extraordinary at the Oregon Coast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/samuel-h-boardman-scenic-corridor\/\">Samuel H. Boardman &#8211; A photography guide to Oregon&#8217;s Wild Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\">Oregon<\/a> and explored the Pacific Northwest? Do you like the article, have suggestions, feedback or recommendations? <strong>Leave me a comment<\/strong> and feel free to <strong>share this article<\/strong> with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>LIKE IT? PIN IT &amp; SAVE IT FOR LATER!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-29100 size-large pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Winter activities Bend, Oregon\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1740\"  data-pin-description=\"Snowshoeing through the Deschutes National Forest is only one of countless winter activities in Bend, Oregon. Even if you aren&#039;t into skiing or snowboarding at Mount Bacelor. There are many opportunities to enjoy Central Oregon&#039;s winter wonderland. Save this pin to plan your winter activities in Bend.\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-1160x1740.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-01.jpg 1280w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-29102 size-large pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do in Bend in winter\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1740\"  data-pin-description=\"Things to do in Bend, Oregon in winter: Snowshoeing, skiing, winter hiking to some of Bend&#039;s best waterfalls. Save this pin for detailed locations and travel tips for Central Oregon in winter.\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-1160x1740.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Winter-Pinterest-english-02.jpg 1280w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-30228 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAASwAQMAAAA5f7zmAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIxJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPBtl\/AAGNyqJ5AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Things to do in Bend, Oregon, in summer\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1200\"  data-pin-description=\"Things to do in Bend, Oregon in summer: hiking near Bend, mountainbiking and exploring Central Oregon. Cascades Scenic Byway | Smith Rock State Park | Cove Palisades State Park | High Desert Central Oregon | Things to do in Downtown Bend\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Summer-Pinterest-01.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Summer-Pinterest-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Summer-Pinterest-01-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Summer-Pinterest-01-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Summer-Pinterest-01-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-30234 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAASwAQMAAAA5f7zmAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIxJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPBtl\/AAGNyqJ5AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Things to do Downtown Bend, Oregon\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1200\"  data-pin-description=\"Things to do in Downtown Bend, Oregon: While Bend is well-known as the gateway to the outdoors of Central Oregon, Downtown Bend is home to coffee shops &amp; breweries, restaurants and shopping opportunities. Save this pin for things to do in and around Bend. \"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Downtown-activities-01.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Downtown-activities-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Downtown-activities-01-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Downtown-activities-01-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Bend-Downtown-activities-01-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&nbsp;&#8211; SMILE4TRAVEL NEWSLETTER &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Become part of the Smile4Travel Community &#8211; Follow my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smile4travel\">Facebook Page<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smile4travel\">Instagram<\/a> and register for my Newsletter, so you don\u00b4t miss any Smile4Travel adventures! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Located in the High Desert of Central Oregon and surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range Bend is well-known as Oregon&#8217;s true outdoor paradise. 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