Northwest Crossing: Bend’s Most Walkable Neighborhood
Photo: NorthWest Crossing Ask any real estate agent about Bend’s most sought-after neighborhoods, and Northwest Crossing (NWX) will be at the top of the list. This master-planned community on the west side of Bend has become a model for what modern mountain-town living can look like. The Vibe NWX feels like a small town within […]
The Coffee Lover’s Guide to Bend, Oregon
Photo: Unsplash Bend runs on sunshine, mountain air, and really, really good coffee. Whether you need a pre-hike espresso, a cozy work-from-café spot, or a lazy Sunday latte with a view, Bend’s coffee scene has you completely covered. Thump Coffee With multiple locations around town, Thump is Bend’s homegrown roaster. Their beans are sourced from […]
Mt. Bachelor: Your Backyard Ski Resort Just 20 Minutes Away
Photo: Bonnie Moreland / Wikimedia Commons (public domain) One of the biggest perks of living in Bend? Having the seventh-largest ski resort in the country practically in your backyard. Mt. Bachelor sits just 22 miles west of downtown Bend, and on a powder day, you can be clicking into your bindings in under 30 minutes. […]
Your Guide to Floating the Deschutes River This Summer
Photo: Robert Ashworth / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) When the thermometer climbs past 80 and the sun doesn’t set until 9 PM, there’s only one thing Bend locals are thinking about: floating the Deschutes. Every summer, over 250,000 people take to the river on tubes, paddleboards, and kayaks — and if you haven’t done […]
Why Bend Is the Craft Beer Capital of Oregon
Photo: UpdateNerd / Wikimedia Commons (CC0) With over 30 breweries packed into a town of just 110,000 people, Bend has one of the highest breweries-per-capita ratios in the country. Whether you’re a hophead, a sour lover, or a stout devotee, there’s a taproom in Bend that’s basically been waiting for you. The Pioneers It all […]
7 Hiking Trails in Bend That Will Take Your Breath Away
Photo: Another Believer / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) If you moved to Bend for the trails — honestly, same. With over 300 miles of hiking trails within a short drive of downtown, Bend is a hiker’s paradise no matter your skill level. Here are seven trails that show off the best of what Central […]