Galley Bend is an Asian fusion restaurant that opened recently in Bend, Oregon. Two former flight attendants, Krid Sathirawongwan (Kris)…
On April 26, we participated in the Bend Foodie Crawl 2026. At this event, you walk around to different locations…
Last week we ate Mexican food at Tacos El Machin in Bend, Oregon. We were pleasantly surprised by the flavor…
Last spring, I saw this ear-full of waxwings in my yard. A group of Cedar Waxwings, Bombycilla cedrorum, is referred…
Here’s the High Desert Voices April 2026 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter is…
There are a lot of places to buy a burger and fries in Bend, Oregon. Today, I'll feature burgers from…
JIA Asian Street Kitchen is tucked away in the corner of a mall in southwestern Bend, Oregon. They serve a…
in turbulent timesbarriers bring togetherremnants of autumn The Weekend in Black and White Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
Joe Feddersen baskets at the High Desert Museum, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…
On a winter walkdown my blockA dusting of snowshows which way to go Fences of wood, wire, and stonedivide us,…
Bosa is an Italian and French restaurant on Bend's westside. The food is served in courses and is meant to…
Pot of gold ahead? Trail in Pine Nursery Park, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
This seating at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, Oregon has a modern cowboy kind of vibe. There's a lot…
Yokocho Izakaya restaurant serves what it calls "Japanese & Asian comfort food." It opened earlier this year in northeast Bend,…
Here's the High Desert Voices December 2025 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter…
When I visited a newer restaurant in Bend recently, it was a feast for the eyes. In this post, I…
Old Mill sunrise in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
Fall seating near the Flag Bridge in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon Pull up a Seat Bend Branches…
Last week, we visited Oblivion Pour House in Bend, Oregon. I ordered the Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It included a…
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Here's the High Desert Voices September 2025 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter…
I recently had this delicious tuna fish sandwich from the Bread and Bunny food truck in Bend, Oregon. This food…
I took these two pictures of Bar Rio in B & W during a recent visit. This restaurant is in…
Sunflowers at Tunnel of Joy in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Flower of the Day (FOTD) Bend Branches always appreciates…
I was really looking forward to seeing the WinterFest 2025 fire pits at Bend's winter festival event in Bend's Old…
Colorful resting balloons, drowsy at dawn,Breathe in heated air, unfold, stretch, and inflateBurners roar, envelopes fill, tense crews hang onBaskets…
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
While out walking my dog, I noticed this mule deer who appeared to be 1st in line for the next…
On Thursday, we ate at Abe Capanna’s Neighborhood Pizzeria. They opened in Bend, Oregon on Friday, July 18th. You can…
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…
Last week, we visited San Simón, in downtown Bend. This restaurant is known for its unique cocktails. They have a…
Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. I am celebrating Bend Branches birthday with a…
Reflecting on adventures to national parks to see iconic landmarks Reflection Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Or to hidden…
Last weekend, we had an excellent meal at the Brickhouse in downtown Bend, Oregon. I started with the Beet Salad.…
Red Beard Barbecue is a great place to order barbecue in Bend, Oregon. Their food truck is located at the…
After taking a few years off, we participated in the Bend Foodie Crawl 2025 in downtown Bend, Oregon on April…
If you type "pizza" into a website like Yelp, you'll come up with pages and pages of restaurants and food…
In my quest to get more familiar with my drone, I flew it above Big Sky Park in Bend. This…
Here's a picture of Petunias up close I took last summer. These delicate looking blossoms have a powerful, sweet scent.…
In early March, we visited Salute restaurant in downtown Bend, Oregon. This restaurant serves "contemporary Italian cuisine." This Endive Salad…