100 Things to Do in Bend, OR Before You Die, 2nd Edition

by Joshua Savage

Overview

Picture the ancient snow capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains rising above the clean, clear waters of the Deschutes River. It can only be Central Oregon. This veritable paradise boasts miles of forest trails, and with lots of sunshine each year, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor adventures like skiing, kayaking, and hiking.
In 100 Things to Do in Bend, Oregon, Before You Die, you will be swept into this magical part of the United States, where the natural wonders will make you fall in love, and the year-round entertainment might just make you stay a lifetime.
Stand on top of a volcano inside the city of Bend and drink in the views. Become a beer connoisseur at the many innovative breweries on the Bend Ale Trail. Get insider tips for the best place to enjoy a lazy float down the Deschutes River, or relax even more in an opulent Turkish-style hot pool at McMenamins after a good hike. And don't forget to sample some of the best restaurants featuring delicious Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Local author and lifelong traveler Joshua Savage's passion for exploration comes through loud and clear in his valuable tips about one of the best outdoor destinations in the world. With this in-depth checklist and definitive Central Oregon guide, you'll navigate experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681063782
Publisher:	Reedy press, LLC.
Publication date:	10/01/2022
Series:	100 Things to Do Before You Die
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Spend time with family, teach, explore, write. Joshua Savage took his passions and integrated them into a fulltime lifestyle. Originally a native of the South, he, his wife, and his two daughters sold most of their possessions and began traveling the world. When they landed in Bend, Oregon, they immediately fell in love with the area and now call it home. With so much natural beauty to explore in the Pacific Northwest, Joshua is constantly on the hunt for new adventures.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii

Take the Bend Pledge xv

Food and Drink

1 Become a Beer Aficionado on the Bend Ale Trail 2

2 Relish Some Grown-Up Time at Velvet 4

3 Try Everything on the Menu at Flanker Sandwiches 5

4 Explore a New World of Flavor at Wild Rose 6

5 Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Cravin's 7

6 Make New Friends at a Food Truck Lot 8

7 Do Your Best Jack Nicholson Impression at Worthy Brewing 10

8 Experience Where the Past Meets the Present at the Box Factory 11

9 Imagine a Trip to Italy at Bonta 12

10 Sip a Brew with a Sweet View at Bend Brewing Company 13

11 Become a Wine Connoisseur at a Local Tasting Room or Winery 14

12 Awaken Your Appetite at Sparrow Bakery 15

13 Please Your Palate at Drake 16

14 Embrace the Decadence at Dandy's Drive-In 17

15 Indulge in Happy Hour at the Iconic Pine Tavern 18

16 Absorb the Sunset at Crux Fermentation 19

17 Eat Local with Central Oregon Locavore 20

18 Fine Dine from A-Z in Bend 21

19 Fill Up on Delectable Pizza Pies around Town 22

20 Treat Yourself to an Early Morning Drink at McKay Cottage 24

21 Join the Kombucha Craze 25

22 Get a Hoppy Education on a Deschutes Brewery Tour 26

Music and Entertainment

23 See a Live Show at Hayden Homes Amphitheater 30

24 Wake Up Early for Balloons Over Bend 31

25 Let the Kids (and Adults) Cut Loose at Sun Mountain Fun Center 32

26 Test Your Endurance at Oregon WinterFest 33

27 Become a True Film Buff at BendFilm Festival 34

28 Make Magical Memories with Wanderlust Tours 36

29 Catch a Performance at Tower Theatre 38

30 Showcase Your Useless Knowledge on Trivia Nights 39

31 Ride through Bend in Style with Wheel Fun Rentals 40

32 Chill Outside during Munch & Music 41

33 Feel the Music at Volcanic Theatre Pub 42

34 Unleash Your Inner Photographer with Bend Photo Tours 43

35 Relive Your Youth at Vector Volcano Arcade 44

36 Support Live Theater at Thoroughly Modern Productions 45

37 Discover the Secret Rooms of McMenamins 46

38 Ignite Your Creativity at 9th Street Village 48

39 Witness the July 4th Pet Parade before Watching Fireworks 49

40 Get a Blast from the Past at the Last Blockbuster 50

41 Cut Loose at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo 51

42 Uncover the Best of Central Oregon with the Ultimate Scavenger 52

Sports and Recreation

43 Learn to Snow Ski or Snowboard at Mount Bachelor 56

44 Find Peace in the Forest at Shevlin Park 58

45 Hear the Roar of the Mighty Rapids at Benham and Dillon Falls 60

46 Dig for Treasures near Bend 61

47 Bond with Nature on the Deschutes River Trail 62

48 Sled like Chevy Chase at Wanoga Sno-Park 64

49 Witness the Majesty of Big Red at LaPine State Park 66

50 Turn into an Icicle at Tamolitch Blue Pool 67

51 Hear the Mighty Roar of Steelhead Falls 68

52 Prepare to Be Awestruck at Crater Lake National Park 69

53 Fish the Plentiful Waters of Central Oregon 70

54 Take the Paulina Plunge 71

55 Get Your Surf On at Bend Whitewater Park 72

56 Float or Paddleboard the Deschutes River 73

57 Work Those Leg Muscles at Phil's Trailhead 74

58 Take Yourself Out to the Ballgame with the Bend Elks 75

59 Drive the Picturesque Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway 76

60 Stay Active during Winter at the Pavilion 78

61 Stroll through Drake Park 79

62 Sign Up for a Hike or Walk with the Deschutes Land Trust 80

63 View the Cascades of Tumalo Falls 81

64 Hike Misery Ridge Trail and Live to Tell about It at Smith Rock 82

65 Explore Underground inside the Lava River Cave 84

66 Trail Run through Archie Briggs Canyon 85

67 Pretend to Explore Another Planet at Newberry National Monument 86

68 Feed the Cute Alpacas at Crescent Moon Ranch 87

69 Learn a New Skill or Improve an Existing One with Bend Parks & Recreation 88

70 Get Fit or Take a Dip at Juniper Fitness & Swim 89

71 Step on a Crack-in-the-Ground 90

72 Reach New Heights at Bend Rock Gym 92

73 Breathe In the Sweet Smells of Tumalo Lavender 93

74 Stand on Top of a Volcano at Pilot Butte State Park 94

75 Help Grow a Garden at the Environmental Center 96

76 Experience the True Oregon Desert in the Badlands 97

Culture and History

77 Become an Art Critic on the First Friday Art Walk 100

78 Soak Up the History of Central Oregon at Deschutes Historical Museum 101

79 Explore the Climate of Central Oregon at the High Desert Museum 102

80 Loiter in the Alleys of Downtown Bend 103

81 Admire Unique Art while Driving the Roundabouts 104

82 Spend a Day (or More) in Sisters 106

83 Feel the Heart of Bend in the Old Mill District 107

84 Walk the Historic Sites of Bend 108

85 Ponder the Cosmos while You Drink a Brew at Worthy Hopservatory 110

86 View Galaxies Far Far Away at Pine Mountain Observatory 111

87 Witness Awesomeness When Viewing the Murals of Bend 112

88 Raise Your Awareness at Sunriver Nature Center 114

89 Become Mesmerized by the Art of Alfred A. Dolezal 115

Shopping and Fashion

90 Shop Till You Drop at the Old Mill District 118

91 Stay Fashionable at REVOLVR and Vanilla Urban Threads 119

92 Expand Your Child's Imagination at Leapin' Lizards 120

93 Support Local Businesses on the Bend Marketplace 121

94 Expand Your Imagination at a Local Bookstore 122

95 Pick Up a Souvenir at the Bend Store/Cascade Cottons 124

96 Build Your Vinyl Collection at Smith Rock Records 125

97 Prep with Outdoor Gear from Pine Mountain Sports & Powder House 126

98 Get Your Outdoor Gear at Gear Fix 127

99 Load Up on Antiques and Collectables in Redmond 128

100 Fill Your Fridge with Culinary Delights from Newport Avenue Market 130

Activities by Season 133

Suggested Itineraries 135

Index 139