Bend’s story isn’t just told through breathtaking landscapes—it’s on the table, too. Fields rebuilt row by row. Farmers restoring soil. Chefs drawing inspiration from the high desert. Every bite connects you back to the land—and the people—who fuel the next adventure. 🌱 Dig into the full story → visitbend.com/journal/how-local-farms-nourish-bend/ | Visit Bend Oregon

2.7K views · 45 reactions | Every trip into Bend’s volcanic past starts here. Lava Lands Visitor Center sits at the edge of ancient lava flows, with trails to wander, exhibits to explore, and a view from Lava Butte across Central Oregon to the Cascade peaks.  Lava Lands Visitor Center | Open 9–5 daily through Sept 15, with limited hours beginning Sept 16. | Visit Bend Oregon | Facebook