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ADVENTURE AWAITS

Explore Bend

Bend is your launchpad for adventure. Shred the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, bike or float along the scenic Deschutes River, then unwind in downtown with craft brews, pet-friendly eats, and local charm. Shop, dine, and catch live music in the Old Mill District—every day in Bend brings a new way to explore and escape.

LEAVE NO TRACE – BEND, OREGON

By following the principles of Leave No Trace when you visit Bend and Central Oregon, we can work together to protect our forests, deserts, rivers, streams, mountains, and wildlife from human impact. These seven principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Leave No Trace can be applied anywhere, from remote wilderness areas to local parks.
Take time to review these principles today to enjoy your adventures in Bend and leave behind a positive impact.

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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.

    $100 per person
    Call 541.389.3111 to book.

  • 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.

    $130 per person
    Call 541.389.3111 to book

  • 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.

    $110 per person
    Call 541.389.3111 to book

  • 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

    Head to Mt.Bachelor this winter for its 65th season! Mt. Bachelor is known for its dry snow along with having a long ski season running November through May. It's the largest ski resort in the state of Oregon and the second largest single-mountain ski resort in the U.S. (behind Vail) and the sixth largest of all ski resorts in the nation.

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  • 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. It leaves Mt.Bachelor back to the Park & Ride between 12pm and 5pm every 30 minutes.
    To reserve transportation from Riverhouse to the Bend Park & Ride please see the front desk.

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

    Ice Skating at the Pavilion

    Another winter attraction in Bend is an outdoor ice-skating rink that offers times for open skating. Amenities at the rink include concessions, outdoor fire pits, group and private lessons and rental skates. Be sure to check the schedule for open skate times on their website at the link below.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

    Operated out of Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort join the Oregon Trail of Dreams Dog Sled experience. Tour through the Cascade Mountains, taking in the sights of Central Oregon snow-covered cascades and Mt. Bachelor from the comfort of a dog sled, no work required!

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

    Cross Country Skiing

    Boasting one of the longest Nordic seasons in the country, Mt. Bachelor has its own Nordic lodge and offers 56 km of machine-groomed tracks for both classic and skate skiers. They offer private and group lessons to hone your skills. There are several sno-parks along the Cascade Lakes Highway on the way to Mt. Bachelor that offer cross-country and snowshoe trails ranging from beginner to expert. Seasonal snow park passes are required.

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