Your Community:
Why we love living here.When you ask people why they love Central Oregon, you'll get a wide array of answers. Outstanding recreation. Strong communities. Good schools. Easy commutes. Fun events. Multitude of shops and restaurants. Colorful sunsets. Gorgeous views. Quite frankly, you'll hear everything under the sun. You see, Central Oregon means different things to different people. But one thing it means to everyone who loves living here is "Home."
It's your community
Bend links & resources:Area Information:
City of Bend
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Bend Visitors & Convention Bureau
Central Oregon Visitors Association
Education:
Bend - LaPine School District
Central Oregon Community College
Oregon State University - Cascades Campus
Area Information:
City of Redmond
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Redmond Parks & Recreation
Education:
Redmond School District
Fun & Recreation:
Deschutes & Ochoco National Forest
Oregon State Parks - Central Oregon Region
High Desert Museum
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
Les Schwab Amphitheater - summer concerts
The Old Mill District - shopping, restaurants, movies & more
Media Sources:
Bend Bulletin - daily regional newspaper
The Source Weekly - weekly events & commentary
Cascade Business News - weekly regional business
KTVZ Newschannel 21 - NBC affiliate television
KOHD ABC News - ABC affiliate television
Bend: Live the high life and get back to nature.
So says MSNBC & Budget Travel.So, what is it about Bend that draws in so many? Just take a gander at this recent article on MSNBC.com. For visitor- and transplant-wannabes alike, this piece might just get you packing. Click here for the whole story.
What to do! What to do!
Seasonal recommendations for fun
It's spring on the high desert and there's always an abundance of activities to pursue. Just take a look below for some ideas for what to do:
Wanderlust Cave Tours
Daily: Half Day tours
Departing from Bend
Get down and get underground! Take a unique look at Central Oregon's geology with a cave tour. Wanderlust Tours will outfit you with the gear and guide you through a limited access lava cave. Great fun for all ages.
