Bend, Oregon: an itinerary

On the way back to the Bay area, I knew I didn’t want to stop at Portland for the night. Bend came to mind as a way to get in some exercises. After having been to both I must say I love Bend infinitely more!

*Note: Things I researched but didn’t end up doing are denoted with a `` (asterisk)* Hikes linked below are pitched at an easy level*

Accommodation

I ended up staying at the Element by Westin and was surprised by how well it was kitted out with a mini kitchenette and a living room! It’s great for families or extended stays!

Activities

• Hikes in Deschutes National Forest:

  • Trail of Molten land

  • Lava Butte Lookout

  • Newberry national monument

  • Lava River Cave*

• Cave walk in Boyd Cave

• Pilot Butte Lookout*

• Shevlin Park Trail and Tumalo Creek Loop*

• Shopping at:

  • The Bend Store

    • Get Holm’s toffee - it’s locally made!

  • Lone Crow Bungalow:

    • Grab some Pendleton goods - they are a local Bend brand!

  • Hot Box Betty

  • ju-bee-lee

  • FOUND Natural Goods

Food

• Meals

  • Chomp Chomp, Bend

  • Anita's Kitchen Gourmet Indian Food

  • Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats

  • Sparrow Bakery

• Other

  • Bend Brewing Company for beer and drinks

  • Bonta for ice cream for gelato

  • 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Bend*

  • Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House*