Contest Winners

People's Choice Grand Prize: Sabrina McCarley wins a stay for two at Mount Bachelor Village Resort—in a river ridge condo along the Deschutes River—a $500 gift card from Merrell, and dinner at Cork.

People's Choice 1st Runner Up: Melody Ip wins a tee for two at Tetherow Golf Resort and a $200 gift card from Merrell.

People's Choice 2nd Runner Up: Ginger Dehlinger wins a half-day canoe, kayak, cave, or volcano tour for two with Wanderlust Tours, and a $150 gift card from Merrell.

Editors' Choice Prizes: Caitlin Dwyer and Rene Jasper win a $250 freelance contract to write 10 trips.

Visit our Travel Writing Contests page to find out about our current contests.

Theme: 365 Days of Adventure in Bend

No matter where you go on the globe, you are sure to find beloved spots that capture the spirit of the local culture. But there's nothing quite like finding (and returning again and again to) a spot that mixes cosmopolitan charm with more outdoor adventures than you could ever imagine. 365 Days of Adventure in Bend—we want you to write about the kinds of places and experiences that you can't wait to share with a good friend visiting from out of town or find yourself pining for when you're far from home. Some of our favorite local trips feature outdoor activities against a backdrop of majestic snow-capped peaks, riverside parks, year-round family activities, festivals and community celebrations, public art, foodie destinations, unique shops, neighborhood hangouts, historical sites, and romantic spots. Here are more ideas to get you started:

  • Bend's craft breweries
  • 4th of July Pet Parade
  • Summer concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
  • Floating on the Deschutes River
  • Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway
  • Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
  • Tumalo Falls
  • Smith Rock State Park
  • Newberry Crater and National Volcanic Monument
  • Crater Lake
  • Phil's Trail
After the contest and once winners are announced, Trazzler will feature their favorite entries on Twitter (@trazzler and @trazzler_northw), so this is a great opportunity for Bend visitors and even residents to tell the world what makes this Central Oregon mountain town a one-of-a-kind place. Spread the word!

About Trazzler's Writing Style
When you sit down to write, get cinematic and zoom in: on a particular moment, action, experience, observation, insight, sensation—sound, sight, taste, smell, feeling—transport us to this place through your writing. The Trazzler travel-writing philosophy is different from anything else out there, so be sure to study our writing guide.

Submit Your Trip(s)
1. Click on Enter Now.
2. Fill in the required fields to write your trip.
3. Select the Bend Contest in the dropdown at the bottom of the final trip submission page.
4. If you don't have an account, sign up using the Facebook or Trazzler tab to post your trip.
5. Get out the vote!

Important Dates
Entry Start Date: April 15, 2010
Entry End Date: June 15, 2010
Winners Announced and Prizes Awarded: The week of June 21, 2010

How to Win
Visit Bend and Trazzler invite you to vote for your favorite submissions. The trip that receives the most votes during the entry period will win the Grand Prize: A Bend Adventure for Two. A vote is registered when a signed-in user clicks "Save" on the trip page. Starting on April 15, 2010, at 12:00 am EST, all valid contest entries will appear on THE ENTRIES PAGE

Grand Prize

The entry with the most votes wins A Bend Adventure for Two:

Resort Lodging at Mount Bachelor Village Resort for Two in a River Ridge Condo Along the Scenic Deschutes River: Enjoy resort amenities like outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, tennis courts, a riverfront walking path, athletic club access, on-site dining, and more—located only minutes from downtown Bend and the Deschutes National Forest.

Merrell Shoes and Outdoor Clothing Shopping Spree: A $500 gift card from our friends at Merrell, the official outfitter of Bend adventures. Experience your Bend Adventure for Two in comfort and style.

Fine Dining at Cork: Recognized as Central Oregon’s Restaurant of the Year, Best Fine Dining, and Best Place for a Romantic Dinner, Cork continually proves to be a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Located in a charming setting in beautiful downtown Bend, you will experience only the highest quality ingredients and service from start to finish. They focus on incorporating local products throughout their menu—a Central Oregon goat farmer provides their cheese, while another local grower provides unique micro greens and edible flowers. A full bar along with an extensive wine list highlights the Northwest and New World wines.

Other Prizes

The trips with the second- and third-highest number of votes will receive runners up prizes.

1st Runner Up: Tee for two at Tetherow Golf Resort. You and a friend can play this semi-private 18-hole, heathland-style golf course designed by David McLay Kidd that was voted "best new place to play" by Golf magazine. A cart is included. Get geared up for your golfing adventure with a $200 gift card from Merrell.

2nd Runner Up: Half-day canoe, kayak, cave, or volcano tour for two by Wanderlust Tours. Get geared up for your half-day adventure with a $150 gift card from Merrell.

Editors' Choice Prize: Trazzler wants to reward great writing. In addition to the prizes based on voting, Trazzler will award a freelance writing contract to contest entrants or Bend local experts.

Enter now