Sep30
Pumpkin Patch Fun at Smith Rock Ranch
Updated for the 2026 season. Hello Bend! Fall is in the air and that means a family trip ...
Jan31
National Hot Chocolate Day in Bend
Hello Bend! Winter in Central Oregon is magical and that means it’s time to snuggle up on an ...
Oct20
Ice Skating in Bend, Oregon
Hello Bend! Imagine this picture-perfect scene: you and your family sliding gracefully on a sparkling ice rink holding ...
Oct15
Central Oregon Waterfalls
I’m back with another travel guide, and this time it’s a whole compilation of all my favorite MUST-see ...
Oct06
Creating Memories at the Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch
Hello Bend! Fall is in the air and that means a family trip to Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch ...
Jul19
2021 Recreation Passes: Know Before You Go
Hello Bend! Summer is HERE in full force and it’s time to take advantage of the spectacular outdoors ...
Jul08
Bend Brews: Coffee Shops Edition
Hello Bend! When I moved to Bend, I was half-inspired, half-irritated at the seemingly slow-paced, relaxed vibe that ...
Jun07
Wag More, Bark Less – Dogs in Bend!
Hello Bend! Can you call yourself a Bendite if you don’t have a dog? We don’t think so ...
Jun03
Sprucing Up Your Space for Summer!
Hello Bend! It’s a brand new month! June brings us warmer weather, brighter sunshine, and the scent of ...
May28
Summer Farmer’s Markets
Hello Bend! It’s that time again! That warm, sunny time of the year where you find yourself eating ...
May25
Taco Tour of Bend, Oregon!
Hello Bend! Someone wise once said to me, “A well-balanced diet is a taco in each hand.” Well ...
Apr08
Soul, Community, Planet – New Redmond Hotel
Soul | Community | Planet Hello Bend! The SCP Hotel in Redmond is Central Oregon’s new, modern, ...
Mar23
Run Bend – Spring Running Event Guide
Hello Bend, Let’s RUN! During this time last year, lots of Bendites were getting their athletic hopes and ...
Mar18
Short Term Rentals in Central Oregon
Hello Bend! Let’s talk about Short Term Rentals in Central Oregon! The City of Bend has distinct guidelines ...
Mar15
Bend Children’s Book GIVEAWAY ~ The Busy Birds Adventures
Hello Bend! I would like to introduce you to one of my ultimate top “Local Favorites” here in ...
Mar09
Summer Fun at the Jordan Kent Skill Camps!
Hello Bend! The longer we’ve been in Bend, the more impressed we are with the various opportunities this ...
Mar03
Wildlife Safari Adventure
Wildlife Safari Drive Through “Where you are captive, and they roam free” Hello Bend! The Wildlife Safari is ...
Feb26
Keep the Kids Busy at these Bend Summer Camps!
Hello Bend! Even if the air is still frigid, summer is just around the corner, and with a ...
Feb23
Bend Aesthetics & Wellness: Beauty in the Details
Hello Bend! Our Local Favorites Medi Spa, Bend Aesthetics & Wellness, has gone through some amazing updates to ...
Feb05
The Home Chef Experience: L For Lavender
Hello Bend! As a busy, working mom in the middle of a global pandemic, I have tried ALL ...