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ADVENTURE AWAITS

EXPLORE BEND

Looking for the best things to do in Bend, Oregon? Start at Riverhouse Lodge—your gateway to Mt. Bachelor skiing, Deschutes River floats, and scenic biking trails. After your
adventure, explore Bend breweries, pet-friendly patios, and the Old Mill District’s shops, dining, and live music.

LEAVE NO TRACE – BEND, OREGON

Help protect Bend’s rivers, trails, and wildlife by following the 7 Leave No Trace principles. These easy tips reduce human impact
and preserve Central Oregon’s beauty—whether you’re deep in the wilderness or at a local park. Explore responsibly and leave it better than you found it.

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  • Two people are snowshoeing through a snowy forest, one wearing red and the other in blue and white gear, under a clear sky.
    • Winter Activities

    Daily Snowshoe Tours

    Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for snowshoe tours in Bend, Oregon! Join us to go splashing through the powdery snow in the Cascade Mountains west of Bend, Oregon.

    TOURS
  • A group of people gathers around a campfire surrounded by snow and trees at night, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere.
    • Winter Activities

    Bonfire on The Snow

    Wanderlust Tours invented this one-of-a-kind snowshoe tour under the light of our solar system’s twinkling lights. Cruising on snowshoes, our destination is a hand-carved amphitheater in the snow where a crackling bonfire awaits.

    BONFIRE
  • A person stands in a snowy landscape at night, illuminated by a flashlight, with a sky full of stars above them, and a tree glowing in the light.
    • Winter Activities

    Moonlight & Starlight Snowshoe Tour

    Wanderlust Tours likely invented snowshoe tours under the light of heavenly bodies. Join us for a magical meander through the powdery snow-filled forest at night in the Cascade Mountains west of Bend, Oregon.

    SNOWSHOE TOUR
  • A skier in a green jacket is descending a snowy mountain with a scenic view of snow-covered hills and distant landscape in the background.
    • Winter Activities

    Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor

    Shred Mt. Bachelor—Oregon’s top ski resort with dry snow, epic terrain, and one of the longest seasons in the U.S., from November through May!

    MT. BACHELOR
  • Two people are cross-country skiing through a snowy forest on a sunny day, enjoying the winter landscape.
    • Winter Activities

    Nordic Skiing

    Discover Nordic skiing at Mt. Bachelor with 56 km of groomed trails, a Nordic lodge, lessons, and nearby sno-parks for snowshoeing in Central Oregon.

    NORDIC LODGE
  • A team of sled dogs pulls a sled through a snowy landscape with a beautiful sunset and pine trees in the background.
    • Winter Activities

    Dog Sledding Experience

    Experience a dog sled ride with Oregon Trail of Dreams at Mt. Bachelor! Glide through snowy Cascade Mountains for a scenic, unforgettable Bend adventure.

    SLED DOGS
  • Mt Bachelor sign in Bend Oregon
    • Winter Activities

    Transportation to Mt. Bachelor

    Riverhouse is only a 6-minute ride to the Bend Park & Ride where a shuttle takes guests up to the mountain. The shuttle departs the Bend Park & Ride between 6:30am & 10:30am every 30 minutes.

    TRANSPORTATION
  • Three snowmobilers riding on a snowy trail during a sunset through a pine forest; snow dust rising behind them creating a scenic winter scene.
    • Winter Activities

    Snowmobiling

    Explore over 1.6 million acres of Deschutes National Forest by snowmobile. If you’re feeling adventurous, reserve a snowmobile through Central Oregon Rentals.

    RENTALS
  • People are ice skating inside a bright, sunlit ice rink with large windows and a wooden ceiling.
    • Winter Activities

    Pavillion Ice Skating

    Enjoy ice skating in Bend, Oregon! Open skate sessions, rentals, fire pits, and more. Check the rink’s website for hours and seasonal fun.

    ICE SKATING