Best Local Scene in Bend

Right near the main city of Bend, lies the sprawling and breathtakingly beautiful Shevlin Park. Blessed with natural splendor, the park has trails ideal for hiking and biking right alongside a serene stream, making it a perfect place for a quick hike and rejuvenation.

Tumalo Falls is a picturesque waterfall located on Tumalo Creek within the Deschutes National Forest. With a drop of 97 feet (29.56 meters), the waterfall cascades down a steep cliff into a large pool below. The trail to Tumalo Falls is a moderate hike that takes you through beautiful forests and along 2.5 miles (4.02 kilometers). The trail offers stunning views of the Cascade Mountains, the surrounding landscape, and of course, the waterfall itself. Surrounded by lush vegetation, it makes for a great spot for hiking, picnicking, and swimming during the summer months.

Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a part of the Deschutes National Forest and is a massive region comprising of trails, paved paths, lakes, lava fields and much more. Hiking and exploring the entire region can take even days, so the area draws in a lot of campers. So if you love the outdoors then you will be mesmerized with this unique geographic region which was shaped due to volcanic activity.