Ice Skating in Bend, Oregon
Hello Bend! Imagine this picture-perfect scene: you and your family sliding gracefully on a sparkling ice rink holding hands and twirling under the lights on […]
Ice Skating in Bend, Oregon Read More >
Hello Bend! Imagine this picture-perfect scene: you and your family sliding gracefully on a sparkling ice rink holding hands and twirling under the lights on […]
Ice Skating in Bend, Oregon Read More >
Hello Bend! Fall is in the air and that means a family trip to Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch should be on the calendar. As one
Creating Memories at the Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch Read More >
Hello Bend! I would like to introduce you to one of my ultimate top “Local Favorites” here in Central Oregon. Kristen Riggle is an artist
Bend Children’s Book GIVEAWAY ~ The Busy Birds Adventures Read More >
Hello Bend! The longer we’ve been in Bend, the more impressed we are with the various opportunities this town provides. One of our favorite discoveries
Summer Fun at the Jordan Kent Skill Camps! Read More >
Hello Bend! Even if the air is still frigid, summer is just around the corner, and with a little normalcy returning to our lives, 2021
Keep the Kids Busy at these Bend Summer Camps! Read More >
Hello Bend! I am always on the hunt for fun, creative ways to keep the kiddos busy at home. I was absolutely thrilled when I
Brick Huntress LEGO Mosaics Read More >
Updated: March 2020 Hello Bend! Its that time of the year when finding something for your kids to do after school is hard. The Bend
Climbing High at the Bend Rock Gym! Read More >
Hello Bend! Are you new to Bend and want to give skiing or snowboarding a try? Want to get the kids involved in a winter
Mt. Bachelor Ski Lessons with Ski or Ride in 5 Read More >
Hello Bend….Tis the Season! Thanksgiving isn’t quite behind us, and I already have Breakfast with Santa in Bend on my mind. The holiday festivities start
Breakfast with Santa in Bend and Beyond! Read More >
My nine month old baby is constantly putting things in his mouth, especially his yummy fingers and toes. Lately, he has spent lots of time
Keep Your Kiddos Safe This Summer at Bend Parks Read More >
Spring is approaching and my son is anxious to get back on his mountain bike and hit the trails! We are fortunate that there are
Youth Mountain Biking in Bend Read More >
The Christmas Season is upon us and I am amazed at the wide variety of holiday events and activities available here in Bend. For being
Breakfast with Santa in Bend Read More >
* Sunriver Resort brings on the fun this Saturday at their annual Sunriver Grand Illumination event. This is an outdoor event featuring a “North Pole” tent, which is heated
Don’t Miss the Sunriver Grand Illumination Read More >
Hello Bend! Fall is in the air & pumpkins are everywhere! I experienced the coolest pumpkin patch I’ve ever been to last fall, just outside
Pumpkin Patch Fun at Smith Rock Ranch Read More >
Hello Bend! If you have not yet made the trek out to the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, it is well worth the trip and something
Explore Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls Read More >
* Hello Bend! Munch and Movies debuts this Friday at Compass Park in Northwest Crossing. This is a fun event for the family and runs every
Hello Bend! We had the most amazing experience hiking Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls recently. This little slice of heaven, located on the McKenzie River,
Hiking Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls Read More >
Hello Bend! Now that the new Passageway Channel is Open, I wanted to offer some tips for floating the river in Bend! One of the
Floating the River in Bend! Read More >
Hello Bend! Sharing art experiences with our kids makes for wonderful childhood memories, family bonding, and quality family time together. That is the reason I
Check Out Bend’s Family Friendly Art Scene! Read More >
Hello Bend! The 4th of July in Bend is amazing! And it’s a lovely reminder that we live in a small town with festivities that
4th of July Parade & Festival Read More >
Hello Bend! It’s the beginning of summer and that means the beginning of festival season here in Bend! I don’t think there is a better
Hello Bend! What’s the best way to close out the ski season on Mt. Bachelor? With a massive party, of course! The sun was shining,
Mt. Bachelor Pond Skim and Summer Activities Read More >
Hello Bend! As I continue to embrace the Bend lifestyle, I decided (or should I say let my girlfriend talk me into) running the annual
Let’s Run…It’s Race Season in Bend! Read More >
Hello Bend! Moving to Bend I was not surprised by the wide variety of outdoor activities available, and we wanted to jump right in and experience
Mountain Biking with Bend Endurance Academy Read More >
Hello Bend! It’s official…I’m a skier! Well, more like I’m well on my way to being a skier! I have officially graduated from Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor’s Ski or Ride in 5 Read More >
Hello Bend! We celebrated my son’s 8th birthday over the weekend with a birthday party at Cascade Indoor Sports Complex. It was an epic Nerf
Nerf Battle & Skating Party! Read More >
Hello Bend! The future Children’s Museum of Central Oregon held their first pop-up event last Saturday at the Armature to introduce Bend to the hands-on
Learning Fun with the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon Read More >
Hello Bend! We took our kids sledding at Wanoga Sno-Park over winter break and had so much fun! We’ve been anxious to go back ever
Sledding & Tailgating at Wanoga Sno-Park Read More >
Hello Bend! In the mood for a blast from the past? When’s the last time you went to a true old school video store? In
Blockbuster Video…A Blast from the Past! Read More >
Hello Bend! We had a blast at Mt. Bachelor’s Snowblast Tubing Park! Get the adrenaline pumping and excitement flowing with this FUN mountain experience! This
Snow Tubing at Mt. Bachelor Read More >
Hello Bend! As most people, as soon as Thanksgiving dinner was over, I started thinking about getting the Christmas decorations out and finding the perfect
The Great Christmas Tree Hunt Read More >
Hello Bend! The kids were super excited when they found out we had tickets to Breakfast with Santa. This weekend was the 25th annual Breakfast
Breakfast with Santa at The Pine Tavern Restaurant Read More >
Hello Bend! The place to be on Saturday at noon was downtown at the annual Bend Christmas Parade! Parade Floats and participants ranged from Smokey
Bend Christmas Parade Read More >
Hello Bend! There are so many wonderful outdoor activities in Bend! People love to
Keep Your Family Safe with Exobright Visibility Garments Read More >
Hello Bend! We spent the day after Thanksgiving at the North Pole! Sunriver Resort brings on the fun at their annual Grand Illumination event. A
Sunriver’s Grand Illumination Read More >
Hello Bend! Living in a town that places a huge emphasis on outdoor activities year round, I continue to be impressed with the vast number
Indoor Winter Fun at Cascade Indoor Sports Complex Read More >
Hello Bend! Are you hungry for an amazing burger? We’ve found it at the Bend Burger Company! With a downtown location near Drake Park and
Delicious Burgers, Fries & Shakes at Bend Burger Company! Read More >
Hello Bend! We had a blast this weekend at The Powder House annual Powder Palooza. Is there a better way to launch the biggest pre-season winter
Ski Gear, Free Beer, and Live Music at The Powder House! Read More >
Hello Bend! Even in beautiful Bend it rains, and we found a fun way to spend a rainy day at Vector Volcano Classic Arcade. My son
Family Fun in Downtown Bend Read More >
Hello Bend! Not only does this place have a super-cool name~ Crux Fermentation Project ~ it has great food (including 2 food trucks out back,
Great Beer, Food & Atmosphere at Crux! Read More >
Hello Bend! What I thought would be a typical diner experience, felt more like having breakfast in a log cabin in the company of black
Black Bear Diner-A Perfect Spot for Kids! Read More >