On the blog: what to know about the concert season at Hayden Homes Amphitheater: bit.ly/3m7mmjN

On the blog: all of June's fabulous happenings in Bend. bit.ly/39p6JkK

On the blog: Your guide to 4th of July in Bend. bit.ly/3ytAKd0

Announcing the new Pillars of Art contributor, Kimberly Costa-Stearns. Read more about her and her art here: bit.ly/3NUNo9c

On the blog: the best things to do in Bend in July. bit.ly/3OkQl39

Summer in Bend is all about being outside and embracing the sunshine. Here's what you don't want to miss: bit.ly/3yQBhEE

On the blog: how to keep your pup safe, happy, and healthy when traveling. bit.ly/3P9hAhP

Want to know what to do in Bend in August? Here are a few ideas --> bit.ly/3AdUySq

On the blog: some of the best brunch in Bend. bit.ly/3KgoIrS

Want the scoop on what to see, do, and savor in September in Bend? Read the latest blog: bit.ly/3CKpEmA

On the blog: everything to know about Welcoming Week in Bend. bit.ly/3RUsVDQ

The Deschutes National Forest has expanded its forest closure order for the Cedar Creek Fire. Here is a complete list of closed recreation sites: bit.ly/3BiZZig

Want to weigh in on what happens in Bend’s outdoor spaces? Submit your Bend Sustainability Fund Community Ballot: bit.ly/3RXwEki

On the blog: temperatures are cooling and our leaves will soon turn to warm hues of red and orange. Check it out here: bit.ly/3BEGEIP

Picture yourself in a sun-warmed innertube. You’re bobbing down the Deschutes with toes in the water, a Hydro Flask of lemonade in hand, and a big ol’ grin on your face. Sounds like heaven, right? Get the scoop → bit.ly/3MypF0b

visitbend.com/blog/2023/05/1… June in Bend brings short sleeves and cider sipped on sun-soaked patios. Sunshine spills down white-capped mountains, sending icy-fresh flows to rivers and lakes where kids hug colorful floaties.

There's a whole ‘lotta summer on the horizon, here are 10 ways to psych yourself up for the season of sunshine in Bend. visitbend.com/blog/2023/06/0…

visitbend.com/blog/2023/06/1… We all could use some tips on e-bike rules and safety. Lucky for us, City of Bend Police Department Communications Manager Sheila Miller agreed to write a guest blog. Here’s what Sheila shared about urban e-biking in Bend. 👇

Looking to hike the Central Cascade Wilderness Area? Do you have a permit from recreation.gov? Starting today (June 15th), a Central Cascade Wilderness Permit is required for all overnight and some day use trails.

visitbend.com/blog/2023/06/2… If you’re itching to see Bend in July, count yourself in good company. Let’s smear some ointment on that itch and scan the best things to do in Bend each July!