Central Oregon Attractions & Events

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Two taking off: Wordless Wednesday

https://vimeo.com/1105287609?share=copy#t=0 Two taking off at the Balloons Over Bend event on 25 July 2025 in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

1 year ago

Abe Capanna’s Neighborhood Pizzeria: Foodie Fridays

On Thursday, we ate at Abe Capanna’s Neighborhood Pizzeria. They opened in Bend, Oregon on Friday, July 18th. You can…

1 year ago

She’s surfin’ the Deschutes: Wordless Wednesday

https://vimeo.com/1102941629?share=copy#t=0 She's surfin' the Deschutes River at the Bend Whitewater Park in Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your…

1 year ago

A visit to San Simón: Foodie Friday

Last week, we visited San Simón, in downtown Bend. This restaurant is known for its unique cocktails. They have a…

1 year ago

Reflecting on adventures

Reflecting on adventures to national parks to see iconic landmarks Reflection Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Or to hidden…

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Red Beard Barbecue: Foodie Friday

Red Beard Barbecue is a great place to order barbecue in Bend, Oregon. Their food truck is located at the…

1 year ago

Heron sculpture: Sculpture Saturday

This bronze heron sculpture is in Barclay Park in Sisters Oregon. Artist Danae Bennett Miller uses the lost wax method…

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