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Vacation Bucket List In Bend, the fun doesn’t stop at the trailhead, it’s virtually endless. Check out our list of what’s not to be missed. Outdoor Adventures World-class climbing, hiking, trail running, skiing, and fly-fishing. Soar and tour from an open-air ultralight trike. Explore caves. Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board on our rivers and lakes. GO HERE: Shuttle to the Trails Fun Time Express Cog Wild: Bend’s Ultimate Mountain Biking Guides For tours and shuttles, check out cogwild.com Cog Wild is Bend’s only local guide company for beginner to expert level mountain biking in Central Oregon. Their guides’ intimate knowledge of the hundreds of miles of trails lets you get the most out of your adventure. Vacation priority: ride Cog Wild's Bend-toBachelor tour on your first day to learn the trails and get a lay of the land. Then when you're feeling ready, take one of Cog Wild's many trailhead shuttles, including the famous McKenzie River Trail. Food and Culture Farm-to-fork culinary tours, handson cooking classes, wine and beer tastings, film festivals, art galleries and tours, theaters, museums. Shopping Bend’s relaxed, mountain aesthetic is interpreted in performance sportswear and fashion for just hanging out. Bonus: Oregon has no sales tax. Family Fun Horseback riding, picnics, Shevlin Park’s trout-stocked fishing pond, the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center water park, the High Desert Museum’s live wildlife programs and Lava Lands Visitor Center. Getting Here is Easy We have great access through a hassle-free airport with nonstop service to Bend/Redmond (RDM) from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle. flyrdm.com Alaska Airlines Delta Airlines (operated by SkyWest Airlines) United and United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines) American Airlines BY CAR, MILEAGE AND TIME TO BEND: Redmond...........17mi 21min Eugene..............129mi 2hr 29min Portland............160mi 3hr Boise.................317mi 6hr 19min Seattle...............327mi 5hr 52min San Francisco...491mi 8hr 34min Los Angeles......822mi 13hr 34min WE’RE HERE TO HELP We can help you find the best places to stay, eat and shop. Go to visitbend.com 866-292-0141 | visitbend.com | Official Mountain Bike Guide for Bend 14