This was an ok trip but I had mixed feelings about it…read more Pros: The guide was nice (we had Lane), which made the ride more enjoyable. He knew all of our names before we even left the parking lot. The trail was in good shape from recent rain so a beginner would have no trouble participating. Cons: The email confirmation and website mentioned the bike shortage and that riders had to be a minimum of 4 ft tall with a 24 inch inseam but didn't really explain how to measure that, etc. Sure, I know what an inseam in pants is, but turns out an inseam measurement for bike riding is different. Would have been nice to know without having to look it up the night before and then worry my kid wouldn't be tall enough. Lots of standing around. We were on the 10-4 tour and though we arrived at 9:45 no one directed us to have our kids take the bike test to see if they could go and nobody got fitted for bikes until everyone in the booking had arrived. Then, the large 10 am group was split into two smaller groups and if you were in the second group, you had to stand around for 20 minutes killing time to give the first group a head start. Why not just stagger the starts and have a 10 am and a 10:30? From a customer perspective this sort of sucked. This was billed as a Mountain bike ride with waterfalls and slides, but it was more like, walking/hiking to see 3 waterfalls and then a very mellow 3 mile single track ride to finish. It would have been nice to sort people by skill or interest (shorter vs longer rides) as we definitely had some gung ho dudes in our group and some newbies like me. Two of the waterfalls (at least) were accessible via McKay campground, which was a little disappointing. I thought we would be off the beaten path, checking out a little known spot, etc. Overall, our young kids, 8 and 10 enjoyed it and had fun. It was their first time mountain biking. I'd rate the ride and scenery 4 stars but the administration and organization only 2 stars (I'm a fan of efficiency and customer service) , hence my 3 star rating.

Was excited to go. Day of the trip for our group smoke was heavy. Hazardous in fact. His terms and…read moreconditions explain that you must show up no matter what the conditions. From there the group will vote and you must conform to the group decision. We were the only ones who showed up. The owner, Todd, decided after getting various voice messages the day before and the morning of, but he would cancel the event. Great! No pick up the phone and call your customers to make sure they don't waste their time and come all the way out to the top of a mountain only to find your experience was canceled. He claimed to have sent a text in the early morning hours. But I didn't get it until after the fact. Oh well, not great but not terrible. Did waste a lot of our time driving out there on a horrific weather day for smoke. Talked to Todd personally later, and he said "no problem I'll give your money back." Refund it all of it except our deposit, then wouldn't answer the phone or return multiple calls. In my final message I reminded him of his neglect as a business owner and a conscientious honest human. Told him repeatedly he needed to refund my deposit, as there were no terms or discussion of anything other than a full refund. Really annoying to deal with business owners who aren't conscientious. Really detracts from your credibility. So here's the review I promise to leave you if you went another two weeks without returning my calls again. Gave you four chances Todd.

Woo-hoo! What a hoot! Spent a weekend in Bend with friends, g/f suggested that we take a ride…read morewith Outriders. Although a bit cautious, it sounded like fun and we signed up. Interestingly, our friends had tried to sign up the next morning but were told that "they'd see what they could do" because apparently Outriders only runs a limited number of 4x4's per trip. But, we found out later that day that they'd added one vehicle to the run and we were all good to go. Launch point was about a 15 minute drive from our friends in S. Bend. Just a turnoff on a forest trail off of the road, we spotted our guide and vehicles and got situated. Helmets were fitted, and we were given a clean set of instructions from Jason, our guide. And off we went. We'd signed up for the two-hour run and honestly, about 15 minutes in, I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it. It was a bit of a ride, even given the soft suspension of the 4x4's. However, it's hard to deny the beauty of the surroundings and the smiles on our faces. We got up to the top of a bluff whose same I don't recall - Sugar Bluff, maybe? - and stopped for a bit. Jason gave us a status check and a bit of history and geography info. He's very informative, and easy to talk to, very willing to answer questions. From there we headed through the forest to our next stop, some lava fields. Again, a bit of history, very informational about the age of the rocks, and some interesting facts about plant growth in relating to the lava rocks age. All in all, this was a heck of a ride. Up and down, bouncing all around, noisy, only a bit of dust (we were lucky that day so be forewarned if you do this during a dry spell). There are other options available, we're seriously considering one of them for our next trip to Bend. Don't forget to tip your guide!

Super fun! Definitely recommend! Great way to spend 2 hours! The ATVs were 1000cc 2022 models and…read moreworked great. There are quite a few different terrain types including a volcanic rock field and cave. Super cool

As a local for nearly 40 years, I wasn't sure about using a tour, but every detail of our starlight…read moresnowshoe adventure went so well. The online res system was easy to use. A change to our party 1 week prior was dealt with quickly and kindly, including a follow up call just to be sure we were taken care of. Our tour leader was super friendly and knowledgeable about local ecology. I learned so much! The snowshoes had great bindings-- no one had them come loose. (Poles would have been helpful. I would bring my own next time) The bonfire was amazing and the goodies were tasty. Nature did her part with a sparkling clear night, brilliant moon and meteor. I will definitely do another tour with Wanderlust!

I went on two tours, the first a night time canoe trip, which was incredibly beautiful. We floated…read morein Hosmer Lake -- like glass, saw billions of stars, the milky way and a comet or two shoot across the sky. The guide, Krystin was fantastic. A few days later, I went on a day time kayak trip with them and it was equally fantastic. Super nice people and in addition to the relaxing time in nature, learned a little about the town of Bend. Highly recommend!

What an awesome experience! I highly recommend for anyone visiting this area. One of the owners…read morechecked us in and was super nice & funny. Our tour guide, Ky, was hilarious. We ended up seeing 11 of the breweries in the 2 hour period which was awesome. It really helped us figure out which breweries were our favorite so that we could spend more time at those places afterwards. We also got to know a lot about Bend thanks to Ky!!

HA what a crack up this place was. From my call to make a…read morereservation, to my Segway lesson and all through the tour- what a good time. Live here or visiting- this place is a must. Easy location just above Old Mill, at the Box Factory, you have so many places to grab a bite to eat or drink before or after the tour. Lots of information on the area past and present. well well well worth the cost

August 26-29, 2025 - La Pine, OR…read more We've stayed at La Pine Campground a few times over the years, and each visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The campground is divided into three loops, each with its own character. The North Loop offers water and electric hookups, with sites that are more widely spaced than the others--something I really appreciate. That extra room makes it feel quieter and more private, and it's probably where we'll book our next stay. The Middle Loop has full hookups, while the South Loop is the busiest, featuring full hookups as well as some cabins. . There are many hiking/cycling trails (dog-friendly), and the Deschutes River runs through the campground. There is a short hike to a waterfall, and a large dog park. Unfortunately, we were a bit restricted in our outdoor activities because of the smoke from the two fires in the area. There was actually ash falling on one of the days. Also, there had been several sightings of a mountain lion in the area, so that added a bit of caution to our activities. Nevertheless, we will definitely come back.

We just stayed one night, right before the campgrounds closed for the year. The grounds were nicely…read moremaintained, and we enjoyed a very peaceful and quiet stay. Some sites are fairly tight, while others had some nice room. The trails here were very enjoyable. Serene surroundings around the river and through the trees. We saw lots of deer, birds, and other critters scrambling about. I'm sure it would've had a slightly different feel during peak season, but we very much enjoyed our night and day of off season.

What a beautiful national park! It is definitely worth the drive from pretty much anywhere. No…read morematter what you are expecting, you will experience so much more. We went today when only a small portion of the rim was open and it was absolutely beautiful. It was a bit 45°F out with strong winds but it was still an amazing experience. We stopped at the Steel Information Center after going through the entrance to the area, then drove up to Rim Village and went to the Rim Visitor Center. There is plenty of parking there and you can follow the path to the rim and get some stunning views of the lake. It was a beautiful day and the water was so clear and blue. I definitely want to come back in July or August when it's a bit warmer and the whole rim is open. If you have a permanent disability you can get a free lifetime national park pass, which is how we got in today. This is a beautiful national park and we need to do everything we can to protect it.

Pro tip: Stay in Bend, OR and pack lots of food and drinks, and drive into the park for a day trip…read more There may still be snow, yes - even in July! We visited the park and stayed at the cabins Jun 19 -20 and they got five inches of snow the night we left. There is not much to do in the park after dark and not really anything to do in the cabins so bring books and cards, because there is no cell service. You can almost drive all the way fully around the whole lake but there are closures happening so you won't be able to go all the way around. Food is very limited and not good, so bring your own! There is NO CELL SERVICE on most of the volcano. However, there is Wifi at the Mazama Store. I was able to sit in my car (once connected inside) and use the wifi for the apps that it would allow over WIFI. It is not a secure network either. You will need to drive to most all of the sites and activities at the park. If the park activities are open for the season, you will probably have about two fulls days worth of activities to do. However, in off season, a day visit is plenty to take in the sites.

The Bend Trolley should have been our first choice! We had a reservation with another company who…read moreended up "cancelling" on our group the week of. Bend Trolley was already booked that date as my sister already checked however when I called explaining my situation, they were so kind to fit us in their schedule to make it work with a little adjusting! I couldn't be so blessed and what an experience!! The Trolley and their white bus were extremely clean, smelt wonderful and the drivers felt like family to us. We will be back to Bend again and Bend Trolley will be our first stop!! Thank You So So much!!!

Bend Trolley is absolutely amazing to work with. Blake helped me plan a full event for a…read morebachelorette party that I am planning. I had no idea where to start, and he provided sample itineraries as well as his local recommendations. He was very responsive and answered all of my many questions. He also worked gracefully with me when a few circumstances changed. This is an amazing company to work with and I would highly recommend booking this experience! Thank you so much!

I purchased my tickets online and we were scheduled for the 0900 shuttle to Wizard Island. We…read morearrived at 0800 with plenty of time to check in at the top before we descended the Cleetwood Cove trail. This was a breathtaking hike down even with a bit of smoke. Once at the bottom, you check in again and wait for your shuttle to take off. Staff are neutral and not overly friendly. There are restrooms, but they were not the cleanest. It appears the old stone doc took some damage and there are construction fences throughout the area where you wait to board. To get on the boat you show your ticket number and pick any seat you would like. I recommend sitting closest to the captain so that you can get out first. They go over a brief safety announcement before taking off. The boat ride was smooth due to minimal wind and we even went past the "old man of the lake"- a log that floats completely upright and has for ~450 years. Once on Wizard island you were given three hours to explore. There are two hikes- Fumarole bay and the Summit. The Summit is the most popular of the two. I completed both and even enjoyed a little swim in fumarole bay. We were unfortunately called back in early to evacuate the island due to poor air quality from smoke. They explained that they would blow a horn three times in a row for us to hear and that we would need to rush back to the boat... and if we didn't make it in time that they would have to send out a rescue boat later which would be costly. We were in Fumarole Bay at the time the horn was blown and could barely hear it. By the time everyone was back at the boat we were only leaving the island 15 minutes earlier than we were set to originally. It felt like an unnecessarily stressful way to end the day, to just leave 15 minutes earlier. I understand there are protocols they have to follow- but perhaps make something so that people can more easily hear on the farther parts of the island. The ride back was uneventful. On return to Cleetwood cove there were many people at the bottom fishing, sunbathing, and swimming. The hike back out took about 30 minutes and there are plenty of spots to rest along the way.

Really great, but challenging experience (at least as a family of 3 with a 5 year old). Tickets can…read morebe hard to get, but we got lucky checking first thing in the morning and snagged 3 for late morning. The hike down is a bit long and easy to trip if walking fast - beware. The boat trip itself is great - fast and smooth, over the bluest water you will ever see. Hiking to Fumarole Bay involves many loose volcanic rocks - they are sharp, be careful. Views are amazing and unique. And the hike back up - bring plenty of water, it is definitely a slog but with a view that gets better and better. Despite the trials of the hiking involved, this is amazing and 5 stars all the way, a unique experience anywhere in the world.

What an amazing tour. We got the perfect spring day and saw some incredible snow covered mountains…read moreand great river views. Scott was an awesome guide and made sure that we all felt safe on the electric bikes before we started the tour going over how to operate them in detail. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bend looking for a really fun activity for a few hours.

We loved our chocolate tour! it was so much fun to learn about how to make chocolate and be part of…read morepouring our own and then be able to take it home! we enjoyed sampling the different flavors. An extra plus to Seahorse for not adding soy lecithin or any lecithin to the chocolate keeping it natural and organic. The family members at home loved the chocolate definitely worth to add to your visit in Bend.