SURVIVORMAN in Bend!

We are so excited to be sponsoring an amazing event at The Tower Theater this weekend! The incredibly talented SURVIVORMAN, Les Stroud is coming to Bend for a performance! Join the Wanderlust crew at the Tower Theater for this incredible evening. 

"A musical, storytelling, and video concert experience featuring original music and intimate stories woven together with beautiful video imagery. The man behind the curtain, Les Stroud, is a Canadian Screen Award winning producer, creator and star of the hit TV series "Survivorman." -The Tower Theater

Have you seen Survivorman on TV or in person? Tell us if you're coming! We'd love to say hi! 

The Place for Year-Round Adventures

When it comes to our Bend "Must Do" List, the time of year doesn't matter. There are a few places that will make your eyes widen and your heart beat a little faster whether it's pushing 95 or there's a foot of snow on the ground. They're such spectacular features that they can't be ruined. Smith Rock is one such place and we're lucky enough to have it in our backyard. If you're into history, geology, climbing, camping, wildlife, or hiking, Smith Rock needs to be on your list. Watch talented climbers make brave ascents on Monkey Face or hike Misery Ridge (bring water!) for some unbeatable views. Dip your toes in the Crooked River on a hot summer day or have a snowball fight under a giant rock wall in the middle of winter. The possibilities are endless and we promise you won't be disappointed whenever you choose to go. We can also provide guided tours of the area for groups! 

Some other items on our list include Mt. Bachelor, Tumalo Falls, and Deschutes Brewery. Find out why on our next installment of our "Must Do" List.

S P R I N G

If you spent any time in Bend during the last five months, you know that we've had quite the winter. The roads were covered in snow, classes were canceled, and our snowshoeing adventures were more spectacular than ever! While we're still a few weeks away from the full effect of summer, we have started to see slight changes that remind us spring is here. (The official first day of spring was yesterday, March 20th!) If you look closely the next time you're on a walk, you'll see the beginnings of tulips and daffodils popping up all over. It's amazing to me that even after being buried under several feet of snow for months, they are just as ready as ever to pop up out of the ground and begin to bloom. Now that's what I call resilient! It reminds me of this incredible video posted by Environmental News and Activism a few months ago. There is something so inspiring about watching nature transition from one season to another and bring so much life into the world! Please enjoy!

As winter turns into spring we are excitedly anticipating all of the changes in our near future. Starting next month we are offering new, unique tours that we are really excited about! We're offering everything from tours specifically for singles, overnight staycations, and volunteer efforts! Stay up to date with the latest at Wanderlust by checking our Special Events page and pinning it to your toolbar. 

The beginnings of growth are all around us! 

If all this change is coming at you too fast, don't worry! We won't be swapping out our snow boots for Chacos just yet - we plan to snowshoe through the end of May! The great thing about Bend's climate is that you can experience two seasons at once! Look for our spring newsletter to come out early next week! Check your inbox!