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Day Trip from Bend to Crater Lake: Views, Hikes and Waterfalls
This day trip guide from Bend covers morning hikes along Crater Lake’s caldera rim, real-world parking and lunch logistics, and a loop through Highway 138’s best waterfalls on the drive home.
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Garfield Peak Trail: Why This Popular Crater Lake Hike Isn’t for Everyone
Garfield Peak is one of the premier hikes at Crater Lake, but the views come with loose pumice, narrow ledges, and steep drop-offs. Here is a look at the trail conditions and who should consider skipping it.
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Watchman Peak Trail: Why You Need to Arrive Before 9 A.M.
Planning to hike Watchman Peak at Crater Lake? Here is why arriving before 9:00 a.m. is essential for parking, what the switchbacks are really like, and what to expect at the narrow fire lookout summit.
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What does it take to Summit Charleston Peak?
Charleston Peak stands at 11,916 feet and offers some of the best views in Southern Nevada, but getting there is no casual stroll. From the 1955 plane crash site to grueling switchbacks and deceptive GPS mileage, here is a look at what it really takes to hike the South Loop.
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South Sister Hike: How Hard Is It (and How Long Does It Really Take)?
If you ask the runners in Bend, South Sister is an easy morning workout. For the rest of us, it’s an intense trek through steep forest, alpine moonscapes, and loose volcanic scree known as the Red Mile. Here is a look at how hard climbing South Sister really is and how long it takes.
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Central Oregon Volcano and Lava Cave Guide: What to Explore (and Skip)
Central Oregon is packed with ancient calderas. We break down the volcanic sites and caves we completed and which spots you can comfortably leave off your itinerary.
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One Month in Bend, Oregon: A Summer Adventure Travel Itinerary
A realistic month long Bend, Oregon adventure itinerary including hikes, caves, day trips, waterfalls and more.
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Watson Falls: Our Favorite Waterfall in Central Oregon
Watson Falls was our standout stop along Highway 138. At 272 feet, it beats nearby alternatives with fewer crowds and an open trail that lets you get right up to the base.
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Is Toketee Falls worth visiting?
Toketee Falls is famous on Instagram, but is it actually worth visiting? Read our reality check on the crowds, the viewpoint, and the giant leaking pipe.
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Fall River Falls – the Best Waterfall in La Pine State Park
Fall River Falls is technically the “best” waterfall in La Pine State Park, mostly because it’s the only one. Here is what to expect from this hidden, casino-style cascade near Bend.
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Is Paulina Falls the Best Waterfall near Bend, Oregon?
Paulina Falls quickly became our favorite waterfall near Bend. From crowd levels to viewpoints, here is our take on visiting.
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Is Tumalo Falls worth the Crowds? What it’s really like to hike It
Tumalo Falls is on almost every Bend to-do list for a reason, but the crowds and parking gridlock can quickly ruin the experience. Here’s what we’d do differently, and how to make the most of it.
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Is the International Car Forest in Goldfield, NV worth the stop?
Most drivers blow right past Goldfield without realizing there is a car graveyard sitting just off the highway. Here is what the stop is like.
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Biking in Bend: How to Choose the Right Ride for Your Trip
Whether you want a relaxed paved ride through the pines, scenic canyon overlooks, or high-altitude terrain, Bend has options for every type of cyclist. Here is how to choose the right route for your trip, pick the right bike, and skip the navigation headaches along the way.
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Central Oregon Waterfall Guide: Which Hikes to Do (and Which to Skip)
We evaluated waterfall hikes around Bend on a strict three-point criteria: drive time logistics, seasonal flow, and trail quality. Here is how to pick the cascades actually worth your time (and which popular spots to skip).
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Bend Hiking Guide: How to Pick the Best Hikes
With over 2,000 miles of trails in the Deschutes National Forest, time is your most valuable asset. Here is how we filtered out duplicate scenery, crowded time-sinks, and overhyped stops to build the ultimate Bend hiking itinerary.
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Why You Should Skip Tamolitch Blue Pool
Driving 3 hours round-trip from Bend to stand on a crowded cliff above a shaded, freezing pool isn’t a great trade-off. While the forest walk is a 5/5 the destination rarely matches the Instagram hype. Here is why you should skip Tamolitch Blue Pool and where to spend your trail time instead.
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Driving in Bend Sucks: A Summer Survival Guide
Planning a trip to Bend? Traffic sucks just about everywhere including roundabouts, highway 97, and the Old Mill District. Here’s what we did to try and help.
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The Deschutes River Float: What Nobody Tells You
What they don’t tell you about floating the Deschutes River. Read our real-world experience before hitting the launch in Bend!
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Hiking Fossil Canyon Trail (Red Rock Canyon)
Fossil Canyon is located in Red Rock Canyon outside of the scenic loop. It’s less traveled which means you might have the gorgeous views all to yourself.
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Is Climbing Mt Tallac Worth the Effort?
Mt. Tallac is dubbed a premier hiking trail in Lake Tahoe with spectacular views but we needed to find out if the hike was worth the effort or not.
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The White Owl Canyon Hike In Lake Mead: Is it Worth It?
Is the White Owl Canyon hike at Lake Mead worth your time? Find out if the slot canyons, tunnels and owls live up to expectations.
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Red Rock Canyon vs. Valley of Fire: Which One is Worth Your Time?
Deciding between Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire? A Las Vegas local breaks down the hikes, fees, summer closures, and why you should NEVER take an Uber there.
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Cathedral Canyon, Nevada: A Forgotten Desert Installation
A firsthand visit to Cathedral Canyon, a remote and abandoned desert installation in Nevada, exploring its history, condition, and what remains today.
