Lindsey with Ruff Wear writes in to let us know about an event coming up this Saturday: To celebrate the opening of the new off-leash dog park at Riverbend Beach in Bend, Oregon, Ruff Wear is hosting a demonstration and fitting event for our Big EddyT and PortageT lifejackets. Come join us to try out and test the latest in canine water safety. Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009 Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm Location: Bend, OR … Continue reading →
I don’t know the name of it, but some friends clued us in to what has to be one of the newest (if not the newest) park in Bend, located in the brand-new Pahlisch development in Northeast Bend. It’s sandwiched in between Comet Lane and Wishing Well Lane (an area so new it isn’t on the maps yet—just a blank lot), and it’s really quite nice: park area with a playground, a half basketball court, … Continue reading →
You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #10: Hollinshead Park & Barn The historic Hollinshead Park is located in northeast Bend on 16.5 acres of former working ranch, dating back to 1939 when the Hollinshead family began working it as a homestead. In 1983 owners Dean and Lily Hollinshead donated it to the Park District to be preserved as a community park. The renovated Barn is the main … Continue reading →
Ah, summertime in Central Oregon: there’s a ton of things to do, but not everything comes cheap. So I got to thinking about what does come cheap, and compiled a list: The Top 8 Free Activities. Or Nearly Free. Basically, I’m listing things that you can do in or around Bend with a minimum of expense and driving, and without requiring any special equipment and gear. In no particular order: Climb Pilot Butte. Do it … Continue reading →
The sign (simply a list of credits), and the park under development.
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