Are there lots of fun and exciting things to do in Bend in any season of the year? Of course, there are, but after your first visit, you are going to understand why your favorite adventures may just be the ones you experience outside and why choosing Bend Vacation Rentals for your vacation accommodations is going to make your spring journey to Oregon one that you will compare all others against for years to come. This guide to the best outdoor Bend Oregon Spring activities will give you a few ideas on just how wonderful this visit is going to be, especially when you come home to our Bend retreats every night for some comfortable indoor times!
Take a Hike
When packing for your Bend trip, you are going to want to plan for all manner of weather types, especially if your spring visit is early on, but for hiking, it is always going to be best to layer. Mornings will be chilly, afternoons will be warmer, and a chance of rain (remember those April showers bring May flowers) likely. Weather should not be the reason you didn’t get out and hike and because Tumalo Falls is particularly gorgeous in the spring and summer months, we recommend you head there first.
Raging waters tumbling over rocks worn smooth create a picture of stunning proportions, seen best from the viewpoint off to the side. The Tumalo Falls trail is an easy one, extending just 2 miles out and back and taking less than an hour to complete, leaving hikers plenty of time to fit more outdoor activities into their schedule.
Ride the Rapids
White water rafting is generally on every thrill seeker’s bucket list and in the later spring, it can be one you cross off. The second week in May begins white water rafting season for Sun Country Tours, 531 SW 13th Street, offering a variety of adventures, including the Big Eddy Thriller, one of their most popular rafting trips.
Starting out as a gentle ride where the water is calmest, then crashing through rapids that will start at class 1 and top out at class 3, this thrilling adventure is exciting, while still being a safe option for rafters of all ages and lasting just a couple of hours, white water rafting may become your newest obsession. They also offer other trips, including a two-day adventure that may satisfy your need for the ultimate adventure!
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Volcanoes never fail to fascinate us, but our moms tend to encourage us to steer clear as they are worried about the inherent dangers involved, something you won’t have to worry about during your visit to Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At least not too much. The Newberry Volcano is still considered geothermically and seismically active, but it has been over 1300 years since its last eruption, so your spring visit in 2025 could be considered a safe bet.
The entire area of the monument was designated as such, enabling visitors to explore the Lava Lands of Bend, offering over 54,000 acres of lakes, lava flows, and of particular interest, the Lava River Cave. 55 steps will take you down into the earth to explore the mile-long lava tube, and if you are planning on visiting, be sure to bring warm clothes as the average temperature never reaches much higher than 42 degrees. Pets are not allowed.
Paddle’s Down
Kayaking is another popular outdoor activity that becomes even more popular in the warmer months and spring can be the perfect time to get your paddle on, for both kayakers and SUP enthusiasts. Bend Kayak School and Rentals, 691 NW Drake Road by Corner of Harmon Road and, NW Nashville Avenue, offers both lessons and rentals ensuring that your Bend adventures will be safe and fun.
They will provide paddles, kayaks or boards, car straps and padding, life vests, and hand pumps if you want to pick up your equipment of choice, or for an extra fee, they will deliver everything to the river where your adventures will take place. Offering both serenity and excitement, this might be best considered a late spring activity as the water will be cold early on if you happen to fall in.
Sunsets, Barbecues, and Hot Tub Moments with Bend Vacation Rentals
Your most impactful outdoor moments may be the ones you enjoy at home with Bend Vacation Rentals. Raise a toast to the sunset from decks that offer panoramic views, enjoy a family barbecue, perhaps with the fish you caught earlier (another outdoor activity) charring nicely on provided grills, or sink into the bubbling depths of a hot tub on the deck after the sun sets and the moon casts its glow on the landscape. Reserve your favorite retreat today and discover all the ways the outdoor life will be memorable during your Bend getaway.
