Central Oregon Attractions & Events

Tunnel of Joy in Bend: LAPC

I often walk through this "Tunnel of Joy" by the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. I call it that because…

6 days ago

Base Camp food truck pod: Foodie Friday

Base Camp is the newest food truck pod in Bend, Oregon. There is no shortage of food trucks in and…

4 weeks ago

Old classroom: One-to-three challenge

I recently took a picture of a recreated old classroom at the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend, Oregon. I used…

1 month ago

Brickhouse restaurant: Foodie Friday & OWS

In June 2025, we had an excellent meal at the Brickhouse in downtown Bend, Oregon. I started with the Beet…

1 month ago

Bridge 99 Brewery: Foodie Friday

I recently had this pizzetta at Bridge 99 Brewery, a small brewery in northeastern Bend, Oregon. This is their Hot…

2 months ago

Best fish & chips: Foodie Friday

If you want to eat the best fish & chips in the Central Oregon area, be sure to visit a…

3 months ago

An apple in flight: Wordless Wednesday

An apple in flight at Balloons Over Bend in 2025 Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…

3 months ago

High Desert Voices July 2026 newsletter

Here’s the High Desert Voices July 2026 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter is…

3 months ago

Let it Be mural: MM & TFH

This beautiful "Let it Be" mural is at Worthy Brewing in Bend, Oregon. Native columbines growing in the bed under…

3 months ago

A tale of two breakfasts: Foodie Friday

If you're looking for an early morning breakfast restaurant in Central Oregon, your choices are limited. Do you want a…

4 months ago