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Ultimate Scavenger Hunt Returns to Bend

Explore Central Oregon’s culture and history in an interactive quest
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Bend’s beloved scavenger hunt returns for its fourth year, ready to kick off summer of 2024! This city-wide adventure invites participants to explore the best of Bend through Scout Ultimate Scavenger Hunt, a lively and interactive expedition featuring both familiar landmarks and exciting new discoveries. Whether you form a team of four or embark on […]

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Geoff Babb’s Grand Canyon Expedition in the AdvenChair

Documentary highlights a journey of determination, resilience and the power of dreams
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Geoff Babb is a local Bend adventurer, father of twin boys and husband who sought to re-ignite his adventurous spirit after experiencing two strokes that left him in a wheelchair with limited mobility in one hand. His dream was to take his creation, The AdvenChair — an all-terrain wheelchair with an adjustable sit-ski seat made […]

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An Outdoor Culinary Adventure

Exploring nature’s bounty with Forage to Table
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Wanderlust Tours has teamed up with Luckey’s Woodsman for an extraordinary farm-to-table outdoor collaboration called Forage to Table, a naturalist guided tour and four-course dinner. The excursion takes participants to the Metolius Basin, where they learn about foraging techniques, flora and fauna identification, and the art of using simple ingredients found in nature to craft […]

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From the Mountain to the River: Embracing Bend’s Iconic Pole Pedal Paddle Tradition

The ultimate outdoor adventure and community shines through Central Oregon
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If there’s one event that perfectly encompasses the diverse beauty of Central Oregon, it’s the Pole Pedal Paddle event. From skiing on Mt. Bachelor to paddling along the Deschutes River, the multi-sport race showcases the beloved outdoor recreational activities that capture the essence of the Bend community. “It’s certainly a quintessential Bend event,” explains Marieka […]

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Running for Remembrance: Emily Halnon’s Inspirational PCT Adventure

Author comes to Bend to share her debut memoir, “To The Gorge,” and her journey on trail running the Oregon PCT in honor of her mother
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Emily Halnon, an author, trail runner and storyteller, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to set a Fastest Known Time record on the Pacific Crest Trail in honor of her late mother. Her debut memoir, “To The Gorge – Running, Grief, and Resilience on 460 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail,” coming out on May […]

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Rock n’ Roll at RendezVan

The ultimate spring celebration full of van life culture and skiing events at Mt. Bachelor
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The RendezVan festival returns to Mt. Bachelor for the ultimate spring celebration, brimming with van-life culture, spring shredding, music, food and more. Whether participants choose to stay for the day, a night, or camp out for the entire four-day duration of the festival, there’s plenty of fun to be had. RendezVan offers an array of […]

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O Hey, Earth Day

Where to celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth this year
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2024 Earth Day Fair And Parade Sat., April 20, 11am-3pm An Annual Celebration of Earth and Community. This family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet Earth. During the fair, food vendors, booths, and performers offer something […]

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A Beltane Festival

Looking ahead to the upcoming Beltane Festival; a one-night extravaganza full of art, music and magic
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Step into a world where magic, creativity and community intertwine at Bend’s second annual Beltane Festival, a spirited celebration that marks the enchanting midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. At this May Day-themed celebration, all are invited to revel in a day dedicated to awakening the artist inside. “I helped set up […]

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Stargaze at Smith Rock

A new observatory, located a stone’s throw from Smith Rock State Park, aims to share the majesty of the stars
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The Asterisk Observatory, located at The Spot at Smith Rock, offers a new and unparalleled experience for those looking to delve into the world of astronomy. From now through June, hosted experiences are available nightly, inviting groups to not only observe the night sky but to immerse themselves in it fully with the “Sleep Under […]

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The Transformative Power of the Outdoors

Oregon Adaptive Sports teams up with the High Dessert Education Service District to bring outdoor recreation to all, regardless of limitations
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Oregon Adaptive Sports is an adaptive sports foundation that strives to provide accessibility to equitable year-round outdoor programs to students with disabilities. Executive Director for OAS, Pat Addabbo, beamed with pride when discussing the foundation’s involvement in an upcoming ski day for adaptive skiers and snowboarders. “I got involved because I believe in the transformative […]

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