Bend, Oregon – Driving The McKenzie/Santiam Pass Scenic Byways
Check out this quick video of all of the cool stops along the McKenzie Pass / Santiam Pass scenic byways, outside of Bend, Oregon!

If you’re into big cities, wild coastlines, small-town charm, or cross-country road-trip vibes, the United States has a little of everything. Some of my favorite moments from exploring around the country came from moving slowly—random diners, quiet National Park trails, and sunsets that felt almost too cliché to be real.
In these travel blogs you’ll uncover the best things to do in the United States, and whether it’s your first time in the United States or you’re revisiting old favorites, you’ll find simple tips and epic photos to get you stoked to explore even more.
Check out this quick video of all of the cool stops along the McKenzie Pass / Santiam Pass scenic byways, outside of Bend, Oregon!
Airboating the Everglades, perusing Duval St and Snorkeling in Key West, and all sorts of fun stuff in between.
If you haven’t yet seen the phone app that REI and the National Parks Service collaborated on, you really need to check it out!
I had a great two week trip to Bend, Oregon. Tons of hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, award winning beers…yet I lost 5lbs over two weeks! Here’s the itinerary!
On a recent trip to Bend, Oregon, I was lucky enough to celebrate the 4th of July bungee jumping with the fine folks at Central Oregon Bungee Adventures!

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