On a hot summer day, one of the most popular places to be here in Bend is floating on the Deschutes River.
Whether it be by kayak, paddle board, canoe or raft, hundreds of people get out to relax and enjoy floating on the river.

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Excellent choice … great photos … for the challenge – every one of them looks carefree.
Thanks, Viveka
Care free personified… beautiful choice of photos…
Thank you, Rob. I should have been out there on the water with them. 🙂
Lovely scenes
Thank you.
Such freeing images these are. Truly a wonderful way to enjoy the warm weather.
It’s a beautiful place to relax on a hot summer day.
Looks like lots of fun. I’ve never done floating, but I’ve white water rafted a few times. What a rush and a truly carefree feeling.
janet
I’ve never actually floated on the river either. I did whitewater rafting once and it was exhilarating.
How is Bend these days?
Gorgeous, as usual :-). Except for the occasional smoke covering. Looking forward to the fall colors now.
On this hot day, the water looks inviting!