July 25, 2009: Bend, Oregon

McMenamins Old St. Francis School Hotel Bend OregonPeter is broadcasting his radio show this Saturday from McMenamins Old St. Francis School Hotel in Bend, Oregon.

Featured guests include:

Travel writer, pilot and author Patrick Smith, weighing in on how the media’s reporting of plane crashes is all wrong.

Freelance travel writer (and Bend local) John Gottberg Anderson, discussing the best places to see, eat and play in Bend.

Chef Charlie Palmer, talking about everyone’s favorite subject (after travel) – food.

Costas Christ, global travel editor for National Geographic Adventure, discussing how we are all benefiting from a new way of thinking and traveling.

Kevin Max, publisher of Bend’s 1859 Magazine, giving away some amazing Bend secrets.

David Wilkening, freelance writer and TravelMole contributor, recapping some of his oddest travel stories.

Nolan Harvey, wildlife curator of the High Desert Museum, discussing where you can trek and encounter animals around Bend.

Melissa Paloti of CruiseCritic.com, updating you on pirates, cruise deals and more.

Gary Lewis, outdoor reporter for the Bend Bulletin, telling you all the things you can do in a day in the Pacific Northwest, from skiing to kayaking.

Sarah Schlichter, editor of Independent Traveler, giving you a run down of the different types of calling plans you can use when overseas.

Kelly Cannon-Miller of the Deschutes Historical Society, describing the highlights of Bend, including places to see and people to know to make your trip complete.

For previous shows, check out our Radio Archives.