An outdoor city in Oregon with excellent sport facilities and relaxation in natural surroundings, Bend is a dream come true for all lovers of outdoor holiday activities. Should it be trekking, biking, kayaking, fishing, rafting, water skiing or motor boat racing, the decision is up to you. During the winter season local ski resorts are full of activities offered for snowboarding, skiing and snowshoeing, making Bend a true year-round destination for almost anything an active outdoor person might want to ask for.
Places to see. A good place to start your outdoor holiday might be for example the Smith Rock State Park. With its scenic landscapes, hiking trails, picnic areas and rock formations, it is a popular choice for a day out, enjoying the facilities for trekking around Bend, or testing the scenic trails for biking around Bend. This popular outdoor area is also the right choice for testing your skills of rock climbing around Bend, but at the end you can just as well come here for a relaxing picnic and a good portion of fresh air. For winter fun, Mt. Bachelor ski resort with its excellent facilities for winter sports around Bend makes it sure sportive people will have their doze of adrenaline also during the snowy season.
Water sport facilities in Bend are diverse. The foaming Delchutes River which flows through the town is an exciting arena for rafting in Bend, and a highly popular spot also for trout fishing in Bend. For those looking for more speed, Cultus Lake with its organized facilities for jet skiing in Bend is a place worth visiting. If kayaking in Bend interests you more, drive to the Cascade Lakes for a relaxing day on the waves of a spectacular lake, with mountainsides reflecting from the water. On the other hand, you might also be interested in playing a round in one of the several golf courses around Bend.
For rainy days, facilities offered for shopping and entertainment are just as available in Bend as museums introducing the natural wonders of the region. Among the main sights of the area, Newberry Volcanic Monument and the High desert Museum have a lot to do with natural surroundings of Bend. As for historical sights and cultural attractions, Bend has few draws to offer. However, shopping in Bend is available and nightlife in Bend is worth a try after you have tested the excellent sporting facilities of the area. During your recreational walk in the historic end and downtown of Bend, visit the Drake Park's Mirror Bond with its ducks and swans that come from Queen Elizabeth's Royal Swannery in UK.
Bend, lively mountain town with facilities available for all-year-round outdoor fun
Situated between two mountain chains and in close surroundings of glittering blue lakes, Bend is ideally located for outdoor sport activities. Almost everything from trekking and mountain biking to fast-speed water sports is available around this lively small town in Oregon, USA.Places to see. A good place to start your outdoor holiday might be for example the Smith Rock State Park. With its scenic landscapes, hiking trails, picnic areas and rock formations, it is a popular choice for a day out, enjoying the facilities for trekking around Bend, or testing the scenic trails for biking around Bend. This popular outdoor area is also the right choice for testing your skills of rock climbing around Bend, but at the end you can just as well come here for a relaxing picnic and a good portion of fresh air. For winter fun, Mt. Bachelor ski resort with its excellent facilities for winter sports around Bend makes it sure sportive people will have their doze of adrenaline also during the snowy season.
Water sport facilities in Bend are diverse. The foaming Delchutes River which flows through the town is an exciting arena for rafting in Bend, and a highly popular spot also for trout fishing in Bend. For those looking for more speed, Cultus Lake with its organized facilities for jet skiing in Bend is a place worth visiting. If kayaking in Bend interests you more, drive to the Cascade Lakes for a relaxing day on the waves of a spectacular lake, with mountainsides reflecting from the water. On the other hand, you might also be interested in playing a round in one of the several golf courses around Bend.
For rainy days, facilities offered for shopping and entertainment are just as available in Bend as museums introducing the natural wonders of the region. Among the main sights of the area, Newberry Volcanic Monument and the High desert Museum have a lot to do with natural surroundings of Bend. As for historical sights and cultural attractions, Bend has few draws to offer. However, shopping in Bend is available and nightlife in Bend is worth a try after you have tested the excellent sporting facilities of the area. During your recreational walk in the historic end and downtown of Bend, visit the Drake Park's Mirror Bond with its ducks and swans that come from Queen Elizabeth's Royal Swannery in UK.
Practical information for your trip to Bend
Located in the state of Oregon in the Northwest US, Bend has an airport offering domestic flights.
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Direct flights to Bend are available from cities like Portland, San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Seattle. Road 99 leading from Portland to San Francisco offers good connections to Bend by road. Car rental in Bend is the best choice for getting around in the area, making it sure you have an easy access to the many sport arenas found around town. The area of Bend town center is small and easily navigated by foot or by bike. Limited bus traffic is available for short transfers.
Climate in Bend is dry continental with big seasonal changes. Average monthly high temperatures in town are around 25ºC in the summer and 5–10ºC in the winter. Weather in Bend is usually sunny with cool nights. The warmest two months are July and August, and the coldest period is faced between December and February. The best time to visit Bend is between May and September for summer activities, and between December and March for winter activities.
Visitor services. City of outdoor sports and scenic landscapes, Bend suits for independent visitors looking for an active outdoor holiday. There are no massive hotel resorts or amazing entertainment facilities in the area, but you will have several comfortable choices for hotels in Bend available, many of them situated outside the town and in the vicinity of sport centers. As for food and restaurants in Bend, they are prepared to serve everything from fast food to culinary specialties of the area. Safety situation in Bend is good, and it is perfectly safe to walk around also after dark. However, be prepared for possible harsh weather conditions out in the wild nature around Bend.
