I just have a couple of more winter photos of Bend to share. At least for now. One of the prettiest places located right downtown Bend is Drake Park. The Deschutes River runs right through the heart of town and this beautiful little park is in the middle of it. Outside of town you will …
Winter in Bend . . . Part V
Every May, we have a sporting event called the Pole, Pedal, Paddle. The race consists of six legs that include alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biking, running, canoe/kayaking and sprinting to the finish! You can do it individually or as part of a relay team. I have never participated but I did go up to the start …
Winter in Bend . . . Part III
I wanted to take this photo before anyone came out to clear the snow off the tables - not that anyone would be sitting outside to eat on that day. I think everyone would have been more comfortable sitting indoors. This was also taken with an Olympus point-and-shoot camera. Maralee
Winter in Bend . . . Part II
This is another photo I took with a small Olympus Point-and-Shoot Camera. I went out walking in the park while were getting a big dumping of snow. There weren't very many people out and about. I had passed the person while crossing the bridge and I turned around a liked the solitary shot. Maralee
Bend in Winter . . . Part I
Bend is a wonderful place to be in winter - especially if you love the winter sports. One of the best ski resorts in the region, Mt. Bachelor, is just 20 miles away. There are numerous snow parks in the area where you can snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile. This photo was taken …
