Bend concert season returns better than ever in 2021
For folks who rank Bend’s summer concert season somewhere between “eating” and “breathing” on a scale of importance, last year’s COVID shutdown felt like a smack in the groin with a sockful of pennies....
View ArticleWhat’s on tap for Bend Ale Trail Month 2021?
You know you want this new Bend Ale Trail passport! You could argue that every month is Bend Ale Trail Month in Bend. Then I’d ask why we’re arguing about beer and not drinking it because HELLO! Bend’s...
View Article6 ways to find the holiday spirit in Bend, Oregon
The lovely Christmas tree in Drake Park near Downtown Bend. Post updated December 8, 2021 It’s that time of year again. The convergence of a zillion holidays ranging from Hanukkah to Christmas to...
View Article9 new things to try in Bend this year
Welcome to a new year filled with fab things to try in Bend. While COVID slowed some new businesses setting up shop in Bend, lots of newcomers flourished in these trying times. As we head into 2022,...
View Article7 things you need to know about this year’s Bend Brewfest
Bend Brewfest is back and better than ever in 2022, so can I confess something? Get ready for Bend Brewfest 2022! At the end of the last one, I was done attending. This was pre-pandemic 2019, and I...
View ArticleWhat do kids love doing in Bend? We’ll let them tell you!
Updated May 12, 2022 It’s been seven years since I handed my kids notepads on our way to Lava Lake and asked them to write their favorite things to do in Bend. They were 9 and 13 at the time, and...
View Article8 ways to find your Halloween spirit in Bend
Halloween’s nearly here, and you know what that means? Time to hunt for your holiday spirit! Bend’s got gobs of spooktacular ways to gear up for the final night of October. From pumpkin patches to...
View ArticleThe best booze-free Bend brews to brighten your Dry January
Ah, January. Our time to hit reset after months of holiday indulgence. If you’re doing Dry January and you’re convinced you must avoid the Bend Ale Trail at all costs, fear not! Here’s a mouthwatering...
View ArticleRaise a glass to the newest additions to the Bend Ale Trail
Heyooooo 👋! The legendary Tawna is away on a well deserved vacation. Which means you get to hear from me this week. I’m Justin Keyes-Bundy, the voice and brains behind the Visit Bend social accounts....
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