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The popularity of stand up paddling on lakes, rivers and marinas is skyrocketing. Flatwater paddling is now estimated to account for over 95% of all stand up paddling activity! And Central Oregon is at the heart of it.



At StandUpPaddleBend, our mission is to serve and unite Central Oregon's stand up paddling community. Please let us know what you'd like to learn about and we'll include it here.



You can email us at Info@StandUpPaddleBend.com, call us at 541.640.9225, or just drop by our headquarters at:



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Deschutes River Trail Guide, Bend, Oregon

Deschutes River Trail Guide, Bend, Oregon
Paddle Trail Alliance Deschutes River Guide Available Online and In Store. Use it to plan your trip, avoid hazards, and stay on calm water… or not! It's your trip. Aerial photo credit: Buck Heim

Join our Group Paddles Exploring Oregon Waters

Join our Group Paddles Exploring Oregon Waters

XTERRA Adventures: Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon

Favorite SUP Flatwater Links

  • http://www.standuppaddlemagazine.com
  • Stand Up Paddlers Ohana SUP Community
  • Standup Journal Magazine paper periodical
  • Paddle Surf blog - California Coast
  • Kenalu e-zine
  • Kialoa Paddle Company. blog
  • Standup Paddle Surf.net Blog from Oahu, Hawaii
  • Standup Paddle Surfing Magazine e-zine
  • StandupZone forum & reviews
  • Our Standup Paddle Flatwater site
  • SUP Bend Team rider and world class athlete Isabela Acosta Barna's blog for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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