Chicks in Bowls, an online apparel and gear shop with a crew of sponsored female skaters, fosters a community with a simple mission: to encourage skaters of all genders and identities to take to the streets and skate parks on quads. Chicks in Bowls Bend hosts family-friendly events and meetups once or twice a month.
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Drinking Local? Drink Here
Sure, there’s lots to see and do around Central Oregon, but what about after all the hiking and biking and SUP’ing is done? The answer (for the over-21 crowd, that is) is to head out for a beer. Here are 10 places that evoke everything that makes up one of the coolest small-town brew scenes […]
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10 Hikes in Central Oregon
More information on these hikes and many others can be found in Brittany’s book, Day Hiking Bend & Central Oregon – available at REI.
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Welcome to Bend! 10 things every newcomer should know
So You’re In Central Oregon Welcome to Central Oregon! No, seriously, we mean it. We know the cat’s outta the bag: Deschutes County (that’s us) was number one in overall population growth in all of Oregon in 2017, growing by a whopping 3.6 percent. And with this being the Pacific Northwest’s version of Neverland, why […]
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10 places to get a great cocktail in Bend and Central Oregon
It may be Beer Town, USA, but make no mistake—Benditos like their cocktails, too. If your desire for libations falls more on the sweet, savory, or non-hoppy side, here’s where to find your jam. (And yes, they all serve beer, too.)
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Inspired Eats: 10 places foodies frequent in Central Oregon
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.
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10 Mountain Bike Rides near Bend
For more inspiration, check out Mountain Bike Bend: 46 Singletrack Routes, Bend’s most recent and most comprehensive guide to mountain biking trails in Central Oregon. Available locally at: Pine Mountain Sports, Sunnyside Sports, Roundabout Books, Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe and REI or online at amazon.com.
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12 of 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 get your slice of patio heaven.
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10 spots to take the family in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is a giant playground for active adults, but there’s plenty for kids to do, too. Here’s where adventure-loving tykes—and parents—are guaranteed to up the fun-factor in any family outing.