Back wall of the Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, Oregon. Maralee
Bend Brewfest
Microbreweries are a big business in Bend. Every August, the Bend Brewfest event takes place over three days at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District. This year there were more than 60 breweries from around the country selling their craft brews. Along with the beer comes good food. A great combination and …
Weekly Challenge: Carefree
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. Maralee
Balloons Over Bend – the Setup
I've been going to the Balloons Over Bend festival every year since it started. I always find it fascinating. There is quite a lot of work involved in getting the balloons off the ground. I was there early this morning . . . before they even started setting up. It's chilly here on the high …
A Couple of Old Coots
When I was down by the river this weekend, I saw these strange-looking birds. I thought they were black ducks. I searched the internet for black ducks with white bill and lo and behold . . . they're coots. Maralee
Through My Lens 