14 Reasons You Should Travel to Bend, OR, ASAP

The best way to absorb the adorable town of Bend is a good old-fashioned stroll at Drake Park. The well-placed walking path along the river is so picturesque, it's almost laughable. The river leads your eyes to the snow-capped mountains and ducks dot the waters, while locals walk their dogs and you pick your jaw off the ground. Pinch yourself; you're starring in your very own live postcard.