Cascade Lakes Paddle Board and Happy Hour — Sunset SUP Near Bend, OR

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for beginners and moderate fitness; you should be able to stand and paddle for short periods and walk on uneven shore.

Overview

Float a stand-up board beneath snow-capped peaks, then trade paddles for appetizers at a lakeside chair. This small-group Cascade Lakes SUP and happy hour blends beginner-friendly paddling with sunset views and light bites near Bend, Oregon.

Cascade Lakes Paddle Board and Happy Hour — Sunset SUP Near Bend, OR

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Date

Thu, Nov 13

Travelers

The first paddle stroke breaks a perfectly still plane of water and the lake responds like a held breath letting go — a scatter of ripples that race toward the rocky shore. You stand on a broad paddle board with the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor stacked behind you, evening light flattening shadows on the volcanic ridges. The guide calls out an easy route; the group of four fans out. When paddling tires, chairs await on shore, and a small spread of appetizers and drinks make the hills feel less like distance and more like background.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring a layered jacket

Evenings in the Cascade Lakes can drop 10–20°F after sunset; pack a windproof layer to stay comfortable on the shore.

Use reef shoes or sandals

The shoreline can be rocky or pumice-covered; water shoes protect feet during launch and retrieval.

Hydrate before you arrive

High-desert elevation and physical activity make pre-hydration important—carry a full reusable bottle.

Charge your phone and bring a dry bag

A quick photo session is expected; a small dry bag prevents wet phones and snacks from ruining the hour.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bald eagle
Mule deer

History

The Cascade Lakes owe their forms to Pleistocene glaciers and repeated volcanic flows from the Cascade Range; the area has long served Indigenous seasonal routes and modern recreation.

Conservation

Operators emphasize Leave No Trace practices and limit group sizes to reduce shoreline erosion and disturbance to spawning fish and wetland amphibians.