Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Bend, Oregon (OR)

July 19, 2021 Christa Meece

Only 21 miles from RDM airport, Bend is a natural playground for families and adventure travelers. Hiking and fishing along the Deschutes river, mountain biking and skiing at Mt. Bachelor are among the favorite activities. Enjoy award-winning restaurants or one of the nearly 30 breweries and pubs. Sunny weather compliments the many world class festivals and concerts. Bend is a great spot for family-friendly fun as well, from the High Desert Museum to ski areas with no fees for children under 12.
Restaurants in Bend

1. Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 761 reviews

Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours

Cog Wild Bicycle Tours & Shuttles is the only local mountain bike tour company in Central Oregon. We offer one day tours, shuttles and multi-day mountain bike vacations. We are your local resource for the trails including local favorites and help in planning your trip to Central Oregon. Contact us today to get the locals perspective on 200+ miles of single track right outside of town.

2. Wanderlust Tours

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Wanderlust Tours

Wanderlust Tours offers half-day guided tours and trips throughout the year in the Bend, Oregon region. All tours are lead by our award-winning naturalist guides. We have specialized in outdoor tours, Bend brewery tours, outdoor activities, and things to do in Bend Oregon since 1993.

3. Ouzel Outfitters - Oregon & Idaho Rafting

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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Ouzel Outfitters - Oregon & Idaho Rafting

Ouzel Outfitters offers you the opportunity for less "screen time" and more "green time". Join us with your family or friends for one of a wide variety of whitewater rafting adventures in Oregon or Idaho. From half-day whitewater "fixes" to week-long wilderness adventures, we're bound to have the right trip for you. Choose from (Oregon) Rogue, Deschutes, McKenzie, North Umpqua, John Day, Owyhee (Idaho) Lower Salmon.

4. Leading Edge Aviation

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Leading Edge Aviation

Discover Bend, Oregon and close Central Oregon surroundings in an exciting helicopter flight. All tours are performed with state of the art Bell and Robinson helicopters which are maintained by factory-trained technicians and flown by highly experienced commercial pilots to ensure your safety. In fact, the Bell 206 Jet Ranger has the highest safety record of any aircraft in the world.

5. Cowboy Carriage

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Cowboy Carriage

Horse Drawn Carriage and Wagon Rides Romantic Carriage Rides Kids Birthday Parties Anniversaries Christmas Caroling Hay Rides Wagon Rides Sleigh Rides Pumpkin Patch

6. Big Mountain Heli Tours

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Big Mountain Heli Tours

Explore the stunning scnow capped Cascades Mountains by heliopter or land at a private vineyard. Experience Central Oregon like never before, our private helicopters tours offer intimate and thrilling scenic flights couples or families looking to do something memorable in Bend, Oregon. Discover Bends most exciting scenic tours. Book your flight today!

7. Seventh Mountain River Company

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Seventh Mountain River Company

Our main attraction is whitewater rafting on the Upper Deschutes through Big Eddy rapids. This trip is approximately 90 minutes round trip with an hour spent floating and navigating the rapids of Big Eddy! In 3 miles you will encounter two class 1, two class 2 and five class 3 rapids! This trip is suitable for all skill levels from age 6 and up. We take photos in the class 3 section and are available for purchase as a memento of your trip. We also offer Stand Up Paddle Board tours which explore the calm waters of the Upper Deschutes River. These guided tours are a great way to learn about the geology while seeing places that are not frequently traveled. In the winter season the resort property is transformed into a winter wonderland that features an ice skating rink that is open to the public.

8. South Sister

Cascade Range, Bend, OR
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South Sister

Reviewed By 921adriank

I hiked to the top 7/18/20. It is a challenging hike. I recommend bringing hiking poles, lots of water, good hiking shoes, and sunscreen. I recommend starting early before it gets too hot. I arrived to the parking lot at 6:10 and it was almost full. This is very popular hike. It took me about 4.5 hours to get to the summit including few breaks that I took to have water and a snack. There are parts of the trail that has loose rocks. I noticed a lot of dogs. A lot of owners lacked trail etiquette. I could tell that too many poor dogs were struggling doing this trail but their owners did not care.

9. Central Oregon Adventures

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, Bend, OR 97707 +1 541-593-8887 http://www.coadventures.com
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Central Oregon Adventures

Reviewed By B4480Zanna

We did the 2 hour tour with Brian as our guide and it was an incredible experience. Brian was very patient and accomodating, taking us through many different trails and giving us plenty of opportunities to switch drivers. The snowmobiles were easy to use and could go up to 50 mph for plenty of thrills. Highly recommend :)

10. RiverStone Adventures

63134 Riverstone Dr, Bend, OR 97703-6211 +1 800-620-0269 [email protected] http://www.riverstoneadventures.com
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RiverStone Adventures

Whitewater rafting trips in Central Oregon. We offer custom rafting, fishing and training in the Northwest from Bend, Portland, Seattle, California. Splash & Giggle whitewater rafting fun on the Lower Deschutes, McKenzie, and North Santiam Rivers! Family rafting, standup paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and river safety courses also offered.

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