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Mount Hood and Bend, OR
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Mount Hood and Bend, OR

From a quiet morning in Hood River to the slopes of Mount Hood and down into Bend, this day blends van life routine with a few surprises. Timberline Lodge didn’t work out, but the High Desert Museum more than made up for it. Add in slow Starlink uploads, a solid meal, and a quiet street to park for the night, and it’s a full day that feels exactly like life on the road.

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