It might surprise some readers to know that every Bendite didn’t move to the high desert independently wealthy, with an extravagant work-from-home-job, or with a silver pint glass engraved with their surname. Below is a peek into the world of the quintessential, avant-garde dirtbag, Central Oregon style. If you prefer to dine out of a […]
Gear Fix
Best Microcosm of Bend
Let’s say you have some friends coming through town and they only have an hour to spend before they head out. How do you show your friends the essence of Bend in 60 short minutes? Do you take them downtown? To the east side? Out to the lakes or some super sweet mountain biking trail? […]
Best Outdoor Gear Shop
Taking on the great outdoors is a serious game here in Bend. Whether it’s biking around Crater Lake or skiing down Mt. Bachelor, it’s important to have the right equipment. Luckily, Pine Mountain Sports stacks the deck with the best gear in town. Looking for mountain bikes? Pine Mountain carries the latest wheels from some […]
PICK: Rethink Waste Project Fall Repair Cafe
tuesday 16 Fall Repair Cafรฉ DIYโEveryone has that busted bike, torn sweater or sparky toaster lying around in the โBut I could totally fix it!โ pile. Well, now you actually can. Rethink Waste Project is hosting a repair cafรฉ where crafty DIYers share their smartsโand their spare partsโto move you from hoarder to recycler. 5:30-7:30 […]

