When it comes to pubs, Central Oregon has more than its fair shareโmost with a burger or two on the menu. To help you decide which one to choose, we’ve narrowed it down to the five juiciest, drool-inducing burgers around.
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Out with the Kids
Central Oregon is a giant playground for active adults, but there’s plenty for kids to do, too. Here’s where adventure-loving tykesโand parentsโare guaranteed to up the fun-factor in any family outing.
Inspired Eats
From gingery pork meatballs, to Japanese Wagyu steak, to the cardamom-infused ocean roll, Central Oregon has an abundance of must-have taste bud teasers. And don’t forget the pea tendril-carrot salad with horseradish cream.
10 Mountain Bike Rides near Bend
Central Oregon is a mountain bikers dream come true. From family friendly cruiser trails that start near Bend, to remote, high elevation rides, there’s something for everyone. Below are my top 10 rides, from beginner to expert, two hours or less from Bend. For more inspiration, check out Mountain Bike Bend: 46 Singletrack Routes, Bend’s […]
Central Oregon’s Best Patios
When it’s gorgeous outside, Central Oregonians need little additional reason to sit out and sip something delish. Here’s where to go to get your slice of patio heaven.
Keep Calm and Float On
Exhausted from all that mountain biking/hiking/rock climbing you’ve been doing in Central Oregon? Time to kick back, climb into a rubber donut, soak in those 300(ish) days of sunshine and float 90(ish) minutes through downtown Bend. It’s the perfect excuse to experience our brilliant river without the fear of getting knocked off by a rogue […]
10 Hikes in Central Oregon
Central Oregon boasts no shortage of hiking trails. These 10 options include easy-to-follow paths and showcase the variety of terrain the high desert has to offer. From beginner to advanced, pick your poison. More information on these hikes and many others can be found in Brittany’s book, Day Hiking Bend & Central Oregon โ available […]
Getting Out and About?
Sno-park Info: Shoes, water, snacks, itinerary left with a friendโcheck, check, check, check. Now don’t forget your parking permit. They’re required in the Deschutes National Forest parking areas including Tumalo Falls, Dillon Falls picnic site and Benham West Trailhead. They’re $5 per day or $30 for the season. Buy them online and print at home, […]
Snow Fun
MT BACHELOR Mt. Bachelor Resort has been open to the public since Dec. 19, 1958. It opened with one lift available to the public and now there are seven! It’s now grown to one the sixth-largest ski area in the U.S. Phone: 541-382-1709 Acres of Terrain: 4,300 acres of lift-accessible terrain/ 4,318 Skiable acres (with […]
Scout It Out
Welcome to Bend and beyond! Here’s the Source’s curated map of places honored by our readers in our most recent “Best Of” poll, the spots dubbed “Best” for parents & kids by the readers of our sister publication, Bend Nest parenting magazine, and other spots we recommend. Best of Central Oregon >>> Best of the […]

