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Drove 30 minutes west of Bend to hike to Tumalo Fa Drove 30 minutes west of Bend to hike to Tumalo Falls.  We were lucky that the gate was already open to the falls, and a fresh layer of snow had just fallen the day before.  It is a relatively easy hike along the river with views of multiple waterfalls along the way.  I highly recomend it if you are in the area.  The full trail is a little over 7 miles out and back. We opted for 6 miles, my summer hiking boots were soaking wet from the melting snow but it was worth it!
Spent an afternoon in Bend, Oregon hiking 7 miles Spent an afternoon in Bend, Oregon hiking 7 miles along the Deschutes River Trail.  I was surprised  to be able to do this directly from downtown without needing a car at all.  The trail follows the river and has a pedestrian bridge at the end to return on the other side.  It’s amazing how the trail changes from a paved city landscape to a rugged dirt trail along the river. 

1. Pepper pointing at birds
2. At the end of the Deschutes River Trail
3. Bird Watching deck near Farewell Bend Park
4. Deschutes River Trail
5. “wood” fence that is actually concrete
Recently returned from spending a week in Bend, Or Recently returned from spending a week in Bend, Oregon.  I stayed in a @homeexchangecom in Old Bend and was pleasantly surprised how walkable the downtown area was despite being in central Oregon.  Not to mention, Bend is basically dog heaven.  Here’s a few photos around the downtown area.  I saved some of my favorite walking routes and will be posting those soon. 

1. Along the Deschutes River near @bendbrewingco 
2. Pageant Park
3. Mirror Pond
4. NW Wall Street
5. View from the Gilchrist pedestrian bridge
Views from recent walks in San Francisco... 🌳 And Views from recent walks in San Francisco...

🌳 Andy Goldsworthy’s Wood Line in the Presidio
🏚️ The Mission
🌿 Glen Canyon
🏘️ Noe Valley homes
🔥 Noe Valley Firehouse
A few more from our Southern Road Trip... 1. Bon A few more from our Southern Road Trip... 

1. Bonaventure Cemetery
2. Rainbow Row in Charleston
3. Along King Street in Charleston
4. Bonaventure Cemetery
5-6. Charleston
Last stop: Atlanta! We stayed in Inman Park and sp Last stop: Atlanta! We stayed in Inman Park and spent time wandering the Beltline, including a stop at Ponce City Market. 🌆🚶‍♀️
Part of our Southern road trip included day trips Part of our Southern road trip included day trips to Tybee Island and Sullivan’s Island. We wandered along the beaches on long walks, enjoyed brunch, soaked up the scenery, and admired the impressive beachfront homes. We even went kayaking at Hilton Head on our drive between Savannah and Charleston! 🌊☀️🏡 

1-2 Sullivan’s Island
3. Hilton Head
4. Tybee Island
5. Sullivan’s Island
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