Bend, Oregon Events

Deschutes River Rafting on the Big Eddy Thriller
The forested beauty of the Upper Deschutes River provides a natural paradise for rafting, hiking and observing bird and wildlife. Float through the beautiful Deschutes National Forest, where the flows of lava from Lava Lands National Monument shaped the Deschutes River over 7000 years ago. Towering ponderosa pines and quaking aspens cover the landscape. The three-mile Deschutes River rafting adventure begins at Aspen - an old logging camp that is now residence for cattails, blackbirds and excited rafters. After a flat water training session with your guide, your journey will get underway with some warm-up rapids. These first riffles are rated class 1 and 2 (based on a scale from 1 to 6, with 6 being the most difficult). At the halfway point in the trip, you will pull over to scout the Big Eddy Rapids. After viewing with your raft guide the various drops, turns and waves you will regroup in the raft and challenge this great stretch of river. You will negotiate Kenmore (class 3), a drop with washing machine action. Next you will power through the Notch (class 3) and ride the white flume past the bat cave. Get ready and dig in because the Souse Hole (class 3) is just ahead. Bust through this terrific reversal with a smile because the photographer will get three action photos of you - wet, dry or screaming! The standard waves will carry you around the corner and set you up for Old Stogie (class 3), the last of the Big Eddy Rapids. The Roller Coaster Rapids (class 2) will spill you out into the swimming hole, where relaxation is the name of the game. Guides will carefully direct your raft to the take out just above Lava Island Falls. With paddles in hand and lifejackets on, you may pause to take a photo with the beautiful Deschutes River as a backdrop. This Deschutes River rafting trip is enjoyable for the entire family. Younger children need not paddle if they so choose.

Notes: Boat, Participatory

Hoodoo Lift Ticket + Rental
Hoodoo Lift Ticket + Rental at Hoodoo

Notes: Skiing, Snowboarding

Hoodoo Lift Tickets
Hoodoo Lift Tickets at Hoodoo

Notes: Skiing, Snowboarding

Mountain Biking in Bend - Mulit-Day Tours
Cog Wild multi-day tours are a vacation! So plan time off from work and come ride. All you need to do is show up and pedal your bike; they'll take care of the rest. Choose from 3 day weekends or 5 day options for your tour. The Bike and Brew and Best of Bend include hotel stays, so you can ride hard during the day and having a relaxing evening and enjoy the best Bend has to offer. You can choose to camp under the stars on the rest of the tours. Nothing beats dinner and drinks around the camp fire after a long ride and a swim in the lake. All of their multi-day tours will show you Oregon like you have never seen it before.

Mountain Biking in Bend - One Day Tour
Are you new to mountain biking? Or are you a long time cyclist looking for the goods? If you are visiting central Oregon and looking for a great cycling experience, Cog Wild will show you the best there is to offer. Day tours can be customized to fit your skill level, desired length, where you are staying and your group size. No matter your skill level or reason, Cog Wild has the perfect mountain bike tour for you! Choose from a half day or full day tour to experience the extensive trail network surrounding Bend. All of our guides are local to the area and in many cases maintain the trails you will ride. We love to ride and share our passion.

Mt. Bachelor 2 of 3 Day Pass
Mt. Bachelor 2 of 3 Day Pass at Mt. Bachelor

Notes: Skiing, Snowboarding

Mt. Bachelor 3 of 5 Day Pass
Mt. Bachelor 3 of 5 Day Pass at Mt. Bachelor

Notes: Skiing, Snowboarding

Mt. Bachelor 4 of 5 Day Pass (Midweek Only)
Mt. Bachelor 4 of 5 Day Pass (Midweek Only) at Mt. Bachelor

Notes: Skiing, Snowboarding

Mt. Bachelor 5 of 5 Day Pass
Mt. Bachelor 5 of 5 Day Pass at Mt. Bachelor

Notes: Skiing, Snowboarding

Prineville Tour Scenic Drive
Redmond is the starting point for the Prineville scenic drive - a 50-mile route that takes drivers through starkly stunning high-desert landscape. The drive encompasses towering rock formations, serene mountain brooks, and arid desert landscapes. Waypoints include Smith Rock State Park, Crooked River National Grasslands, and two placid reservoirs, the Ochoco and Prineville.

Notes: Free Entry, Things to Do