Central Oregon Attractions & Events

Photo effects at Yokocho Izakaya: 1 to 3 Challenge

When I visited a newer restaurant in Bend recently, it was a feast for the eyes. In this post, I…

4 months ago

Fall seating: Pull up a Seat

Fall seating near the Flag Bridge in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon Pull up a Seat Bend Branches…

6 months ago

A rockin bridge: Wordless Wednesday

A rockin bridge at Petersen Rock Garden and Museum Wordless Wednesday

6 months ago

A Steens Mountain Tour: LAPC

Up with the birds for a Steens Mountain tour On April 6, I was up bright and early for a…

7 months ago

Oblivion Pour House: Foodie Friday

Last week, we visited Oblivion Pour House in Bend, Oregon. I ordered the Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It included a…

7 months ago

High Desert Voices September 2025 newsletter

Here's the High Desert Voices September 2025 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter…

7 months ago

Delicious tuna fish sandwich: FF & TTC

I recently had this delicious tuna fish sandwich from the Bread and Bunny food truck in Bend, Oregon. This food…

8 months ago

Bar Rio in B & W: Monochrome Monday

I took these two pictures of Bar Rio in B & W during a recent visit. This restaurant is in…

8 months ago

Sunflowers at Tunnel of Joy: WW & FOTD

Sunflowers at Tunnel of Joy in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Flower of the Day (FOTD) Bend Branches always appreciates…

8 months ago

Balloons before lift off – Rispetto poem: LAPC

Colorful resting balloons, drowsy at dawn,Breathe in heated air, unfold, stretch, and inflateBurners roar, envelopes fill, tense crews hang onBaskets…

9 months ago