Two Cities, Countless Adventures

Discover the outdoor beauty of Bend and the historic charm of Frederick. Two cities,
endless possibilities for adventure and exploration.

Uncover the Best of Bend Oregon

Discover Bend’s Top Adventures and Local Favorites.

The Updated list of the BEST restaurants in Bend Oregon you need to try right now. Read about our favorite restaurants

Read About the BEST Hikes Near Bend Oregon. We rank our favorite hikes around Bend and prepare you for your outing!

Read our ranking of the BEST Things to do in Bend Oregon! All about the best activities, hikes, attractions and more

Bend OR is known for many things, and one of them is breweries. In this article we list the best breweries

Read Why the Green Lakes Hike Near Bend Oregon is the Can't Miss Hike in the Area. A Dreamy Mountain and

Steelhead Falls is yet another amazing excursion close to Bend for hiking, swimming, cliff diving, and more.

Bend and Frederick Featured

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EpicBend and EpicFrederick

We are  Nicole and Glenn, travel and outdoor junkies who love to chronicle our adventures.  We write about everything we do in Bend OR and Frederick MD:  excursions, day trips, hiking, biking, fishing, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more!

Exploring the Best of Frederick

Experience an Active Lifestyle in Frederick, Maryland From Locals.

The Frederick Keys Schedule for 2025, Plus Everything You Need to Know About Attending a Game at Nymeo Field.

Gravel and Grind in downtown Frederick, MD is a local coffee shop where you can both get breakfast and rent a bike

Everything to Know About Visiting McClintock Distilling in Frederick, MD. This Craft Distillery is a Showcase for Maryland Spirits.

Updated Reviews of the Best Restaurants in Frederick MD, from Locals Who've Tried Everything! Read Our Ranking of Downtown Frederick Restaurants.

Downtown Frederick’s New Visitation Hotel Just Transformed the City’s Boutique Hotel Scene—Here’s Why You’ll Want to Book Now.

The Wye Oak Tavern, the newest gem of a restaurant at the Visitation Hotel in Downtown Frederick, is a masterful addition by

Dragon Distillery in Frederick, MD is a quirky venue in an obscure location. But the whiskeys, gins, and other spirits make

Olde Mother Brewing has been serving up its craft beer in downtown Frederick MD for 10 years. It's also a Frederick

Stone Silo Brewery near Damascus makes for the latest, best brewery excursion from Frederick, MD.

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