The Cascade Lakes scenic highway is the outdoor gem of Bend. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails, the iconic Three Sisters mountain range, and dozens of beautiful lakes, this highway is the ultimate attraction if you love [...]
We love all the outdoor adventures in Bend, Oregon. From hiking and biking to rafting and climbing, you’re sure to find an adventure that speaks to you. Besides outdoor adventure, Bend is known for its great food and [...]
Bend is a prime free camping location for many reasons. For one, being a famous mountain biking destination, right next to Smith Rock, an iconic climbing spot, and just a stone throw away from the Three Sisters mountain [...]
When it comes to bikes and trails, the Rockies are rad and Moab is sick, but there is a reason Oregon is known for its pristine mountain biking. Oregon’s old growth forest not only makes for spectacular scenery, [...]
If you’ve never been to Oregon, you are missing out one of the most gorgeous ecosystems in the world and Oregon’s campgrounds provide some of the best opportunities to explore nature and the outdoors. We love Oregon’s beauty [...]
What makes the adventures on this Mackenzie River truly incredible is the rich old growth forest, the lava rocks that form along the river and trail, and most of all, the one of a kind, deep, vibrant blue [...]
I love Oregon so much, I hope to one day live there. I’m drawn to its moss-filled forests, sparkling rivers and lakes, rumbling waterfalls, wonderful farmer’s markets with locally grown food, blackberries on the trails, affordable and immaculately [...]
The U.S. and Canada have some pretty amazing mountain ranges to explore. Whether we were hiking, rock climbing, or mountain biking, it seemed like we were always trying to reach the summit of some glorious peak, see [...]
Though we're obsessed with being active, who doesn't love a cold and delicious treat after long days on the crag, relentless hikes, or hours in the water surfing (that what A Playful Life is all about anyway). As we trot the globe we're always searching for the [...]
Is your summer road trip taking you near Bend, Oregon? We love visiting Bend and every time we come through this beautiful city we find more and more exciting adventures to do. We love the nature here, the [...]
Hidden across the highway from the more well known Cascade Lakes Highway, with profound lakes, forests, and views of the Three Sisters and Broken Top mountains, is a gem that most out-of-state travelers never even give a second [...]
