Emily & Ross
Things To Do
Deschutes River Floating & Tubing
You may park at the Park & Float off Simpson Avenue. You can start your float there, or walk, bike, or self-shuttle to Riverbend Park, which offers a safe, sandy shore for you to launch your air mattress, float tube, or raft. On your float, when you reach the Colorado Avenue Bridge, hop out and walk through the handy tunnel that takes you to another put-in spot to start the second phase of your journey. You can also stay in the river and continue through the state-of-the-art Bend Whitewater Park. The park offers a mildly-wild passageway (amusingly referred to as ‘da chute’ by a few locals) for floaters, plus a whitewater channel for experienced paddlers and a nature habitat channel designed to preserve Bend’s aquatic wildlife. Once you reach Bend’s scenic Drake Park, hoof it back to your car.
Brew your own beer
Brew your own beer at Immersion in Bend! We did this and it was so fun. You pick your recipe, make it yourself and even design the bottle labels. Then, it's ready for you in a few weeks!
Go for a hike and explore lakes and trails
Bend and Sisters have SO many great hikes and lakes to explore! We suggest downloading the All Trails app or googling some that are at the level of intensity you are looking for. We are always happy to suggest some, too!
Go camping
You can bring your own gear or rent some in town but camping in Central Oregon is ALWAYS a great idea!