27% off (Sale price $90.00, Reg. Price $124.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Riverhouse on the DeschutesThe Deschutes River flows right past this newly remodeled hotel near downtown Bend, creating picturesque scenery from many spots on the property. Scenic views draw guests to the waterfront patio for craft beers from the lounge and conversation around the fire pit. Just across a footbridge, visitors can even enjoy views of the tree-lined river as they work out in the fitness center. Local ingredients build dishes like a flatbread with housemade chorizo at Currents Lounge. This getaway includes one starter or flatbread per stay at Currents Lounge. Where to unwind: the indoor heated pools and hot tubs. In every room: a private balcony or patio, along with a microwave and a mini-fridge Pups welcome: Up to two pets weighing less than 150 pounds can stay for $25 each per night.Bend, Oregon: Year-Round Adventure in Cascade Range MountainsAlthough gray skies loom over most of the Pacific Northwest, Bend averages 300 days of sun per year. Because of its warm, dry climate, high-desert terrain pervades the area in the form of thick juniper trees, arid winds, and snowcapped mountains. Imposing Mt. Bachelor tempts skiers and snowboarders with more than 70 powder-covered slopes. Summer activities abound at spots such as Smith Rock State Park, whose many easy day hikes provide beautiful vistas of deep river canyons inhabited by golden eagles, mule deer, and river otters. A five-minute drive southwest leads travelers to the Deschutes River, home to both smooth waters and churning Class III rapids. Whitewater rafters barrel along with the current as mountain bikers traverse miles of hilly trails lining the rivers banks.In downtown Bend, travelers find a cluster of restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. With outdoor tables and hanging pots of purple begonias dotting every street corner, the area has the feel of a quaint East Coast hamlet. Instead of chain restaurants and big-box stores, visitors find one-of-a-kind nooks, including nine local microbreweries. Among the best of these
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