There is no shortage of hiking in Greater Bend. The main hub is the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters Wilderness. However, do know that many of the popular trails/trailheads in the Deschutes National Forest and Three Sisters Wilderness Area require hiking permits. Additionally, due to the robust snowpack we built up in the High Cascades this winter, many of the trails deeper into the forest may not be open by late June. For the latest information on trail openings/closures and permits visit the Deschutes National Forest website and Recreation.gov. A few of our favorites: - Deschutes River Trail - Smith Rock State Park - Tumalo Falls - Black Butte - Metolius River - Newberry National Volcanic Monument
The Pacific Northwest is full of great hiking if you're planning to spend a bit of time out here. - Mt. Hood National Forest - Golumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Crater Lake National Park - John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Mt. Rainier National Park (Washington)
There are a number of great golf courses in the area open to the public: - Tetherow - Widgi creek - Pronghorn - Black Butte Ranch - Sunriver Resort - Eagle Crest Resort
Central Oregon is well known for having some of the best fly-fishing in the Pacific Northwest. The Deschutes River, Crooked River and the Metolius River are the most highly regarded. As neither of us are active fly-fishers (yet), we would recommend researching fishing opportunities and spots online.
In Bend: - Old-Town Bend - Drake Park/Mirror Pond (Bend) - High Desert Museum (Bend) - MacKenzie Pass – Dee Wright Observatory (Outside of Sisters) In Greater Oregon: - Portland - Hood River - Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls - Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge - Willamette Valley: Lots of world-famous wineries/vineyards between Portland and Eugene
Bend is famous for great beer and better-than-expected food. A few highlights: Breweries & Cideries - 10 Barrel Brewing (Bend) - Deschutes Brewing (Bend) - Crux Fermentation Project (Bend) - Van Henion (Bend) - Bend Cider Co. (Tumalo) - Tumalo Cider (Tumalo) - Three Creeks Brewing (Sisters) Food cart lots - The Lot (Bend) - Midtown Lot Club (Bend) - The Bite (Tumalo) - Sisters Coffee Co. (Sisters) - Sisters Bakery (Sisters) Actual restaurants - Bosa (Bend) - Zydeco (Bend) - The Drake (Bend) - McMenamins (Bend) - Open Door (Sisters)