It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Bend, Oregon, with us.
Perfect for families with adult children, Crux Fermentation Project features more than 20 brews on tap, as well as bar food and a patio with a fire pit. Visit the brewery’s tasting room to find your next favorite beer. © Joshua Rainey | Dreamstime.com
See the breathtaking Tumalo Falls, a 97-foot waterfall within Deschutes National Forest. The park also features other waterfalls, picnic sites and hiking trails. © Wasim Muklashy | Dreamstime.com
Take the whole family on a hot-air balloon ride over Bend to take in rare views of the city. These hot-air balloons also glide over the waters of The Old Mill District of Bend. © Ginger Sanders | Dreamstime.com
Also situated within Deschutes National Forest, Sparks Lake lies at the crest of the central Cascade Region. Look for the peaks of South Sister, Broken Top and Bachelor Butte along the skyline. © David Jolly | Dreamstime.com
Lava Butte comprises part of a system of smaller cinder cones on the northwest flank of Newberry Volcano. From May to October, visitors can take a shuttle to the lookout on Lava Butte. © Dmitry Akhmetov | Dreamstime.com
A popular lake for recreational activities, Hosmer Lake is considered a hot spot for fly fishing, as well as hiking, canoeing, camping and horseback riding. The lake is rich in salmon and its surroundings serve as homes for various wildlife, including black bears and waterfowl. © Stevehymon | Dreamstime.com
Bend Whitewater Park invites guests to go surfing, tubing, kayaking, whitewater paddle boarding and bodyboarding in its waters. Located on the middle Deschutes River, the park spans 200 yards with three channels. © Michael Albright | Dreamstime.com
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