Kim Cooper Findling Books

Hey Bend, Oregon Lovers! Today is a great day for a day trip.Announcing the second edition of Bend, Oregon Day Trips for Curious Families , by award-winning Oregon author Kim Cooper Findling. Beginning with its launch as a best-seller, including a rank as the #1 selling book of 2017 for Bend’s Roundabout Books, Bend, Oregon Daycations has been the must-have guidebook popular with families and newcomers curious about the exciting destinations that surround Bend, Oregon. Now the book has been updated to include maps, more destinations, and more fun one-day travel narratives for families. Learn what to take, where to go and what not to miss on 23 Oregon day trips within a two-hour radius of Bend.Follow easy itineraries packed with information to explore these places and more—The Painted Take a hike, learn Oregon’s geologic history and eat homemade pie.Newberry Explore an obsidian flow, dip your toes in the lake and see a waterfall.The Umpqua See 17 waterfalls, visit a historic fishing lodge and witness two rivers colliding.Crater Take a boat ride in a volcano, eat in a 100-year-old lodge and contemplate the United States’ deepest lake in Oregon’s only national park.Tumalo Hike up a canyon along a creek to a wildflower-laden meadow beyond Bend’s backyard waterfall.

A determined woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ambition, seeking to achieve her dreams amidst the challenges of motherhood. With limited time during her child's nap, she navigates the complexities of balancing personal aspirations with family responsibilities, illustrating the resilience and creativity required to pursue one's goals. This story highlights the transformative power of ambition and the unique struggles faced by mothers striving for fulfillment beyond their traditional roles.

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Portland, OR. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Portland metro area.