bend, oregon smells like pine needles

Earlier in the week we were in Bend, OR. Matt had told me wonderful things about it and I was excited to see it for myself. I don't know if the fall weather is making me like everything a little more than I normally would, but it is a pretty great place. We decided that if we could choose any place to endure snowy winters, so we could have all the possible year-round outdoor activities, this would be our pick. It has a secluded, homey feel that you wouldn't expect for a tourism/recreational based city.

Below: We visited Newberry Volcano and Obsidian Field. The Obsidian and Pumice stones were surprisingly sharp.