Bend and Sisters, Oregon

Next stops were Bend and Sisters, two great places in Oregon for the outdoorsy crowd. In Bend we did one of our favorite outdoorsy activities and another less outdoorsy one: visiting dog parks and brew pubs. We did two of each, and a good time was had by both humans and canines.  In Sisters --where Jim once fought a nearby forest fire -- we walked the dogs on two long trails and walked ourselves in and around the many tourist shops.  Jim bought a heavier long-sleeved shirt and Bev bought a sweater wrap. And we went to a brew pub. Of course.

In Bend we visited the Cascade Lakes and Sun River Breweries.   Above is  the sampler -- if you can call six 6-ounce glasses samples -- we got at Cascade Lakes.  Jim likes IPAs and I like stouts and porters, and we thought the beer at Sun River was better.

Bend is full of dog parks and people parks. This path of flowering sage was between the Deschutes River and one of Bend's 8 off-leash dog parks.

Riverbend Park in Bend, Oregon, with a view of Black Butte -- an extinct volcano -- in the background.

Arlo hanging out in the RV at Sister, Oregon.  We stayed at the Sisters/Bend Garden RV Resort.  It was pricey: $60 a night with an AAA discount -- if that's not the most we've ever paid, it's got to be near the top. But it was beautiful with lovely walking paths, lots of greenery and flowers, a long dog walking area, and access to a huge field for the dogs.

Tourism is a big part of the economy for both Bend and Sisters, and probably more so in Sisters.  Oregon State Route 20 goes through downtown Sisters; the street is full of shops like this garden ornament store.

A montage of license plates honoring Jim's favorite college team, as seen in a tourist shop in Sisters.  That's us outlined in the reflection of the store window.