110º Heat Wave 🥵 in Bend, Oregon — When Full-time Travel Gets Impossible

We left the rain behind on the Washington coast. Chasing better weather, we landed in Bend, OR on a cool 70º day. We caught a few days of beautiful weather, but then a record-breaking heat wave descended upon us, forcing us to make new plans.

Living off-grid in our Airstream, we are at the mercy of the weather. Unfortunately, the heat wave meant that we couldn’t spend several weeks in Bend like we hoped. BUT, we still managed to pack in a ton of adventure. There is so much to do in Bend!

We took our stand up paddle boards down the Deschutes River, floating our way through the Old Mill River District. We also managed to paddle Sparks Lake on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. (Thanks to one of our subscribers for the recommendation!)

Camped in the middle of some of the best mountain bike trails in the west, we also got out for several rides before the heat made riding unbearable. We rode a number of popular trails, including Phil’s Trail, COD, Ticket to Ride, and many more! Bend is a must-visit for any mountain biker.

We also made it to Newberry National Volcanic Monument, and hiked down into a MASSIVE lava tube. Aside from providing relief from the heat, this hike was one of the most unique things we’ve ever done.

Our most important family member, Lola, has been dealing with a heart condition, so we weren’t able to do much hiking. That just meant that we spent more time hanging out at Bend’s many river parks, enjoying our books and some local beer.

Because Lola needed to be in Bend for a follow-up vet appointment, we were forced to ride out the 100º+ heat wave. The only way to do this was with a hook up site at an RV park. However, our stay at the Bend/Sisters RV Garden Resort turned out to be more fun than expected!

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