One of my favorite places in Bend is Drake Park. It is situated in the center of town. Maybe one of the reasons I like it so much is that it was one of the first places I visited when I first came to Bend and the beauty just took my breath away. The park …
Water Under the Bridge
We are in the midst of a January thaw and the temperatures have been in the 50F degree range. A perfect day for a walk along the river. Yesterday I was walking over a bridge where there was quite an accumulation of ice underneath it. I took a path that went under the bridge …
Winter in Bend . . . Finale
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 …
Day 344 – Rowing on the River
While crossing the bridge at the Old Mill, I saw this kayaker about to come through under the bridge. I saw this kayak at the Christmas Kayak Parade on Friday but it was so dark it was hard to see. Today it was earlier in the day and the water on the river was like …
Day 342 – Christmas Kayak Parade
Bend is a big sporting town. You will find people participating in any number of outdoor activities from hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking . . . you name it, we do it. That is one of the things I love about this town. Every year, some brave souls bundle up, decorate their kayaks, and join …
Through My Lens 