Kick back on the gentle riffles of Class I whitewater or test the limits of human life on Class V whitewater on the Deschutes or McKenzie River.
Cast yo’ bait on one of four world-class fisheries or head into the Cascade Mountains for incredible fishing at the Cascade Lakes.
Spur a horse on through an epic daytrip to an iconic central Oregon destination or go big with a multi-day packtrip that will ring you with nature.
Float on alpine lakes with breathtaking mountain views or in sparkling rivers with whitewater that will bury your kayak - in a good way.
Score a campsite at Smith Rock to watch the sun rise on an impressive natural formation or find dozens of RV parks or National Forest campsites.
Find sunny-sky cycling through the high desert country or hit the singletrack in the Deschutes National Forest in this mountain biking mecca.
Other Summer Activities Resources
The Bend Parks and Recreation District supports community athletic programs as well as community parks and centers.