Boating

A popular summer activity is floating the Deschutes River at your own pace.

Riverbend Park. In Bend, rent an inner tube at Riverbend Park from a kiosk operated from Memorial Day to Labor Day by Sun Country Tours and float an hour and a half downriver to Drake Park, where you can catch a shuttle back for a minimal cash fee. 799 S.W. Columbia St., Bend, Oregon, 97702. 541/389–7275; www.bendparksandrec.org.

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and enter the river from the store's backyard, but be prepared to paddle upriver before a leisurely float downstream. 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend, Oregon, 97702. 541/317–9407; tumalocreek.com.