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A Bit About Bend
With just more than 75,000 residents, Bend is the largest Oregon town east of the Cascade Mountains. It is also one of the fastest growing communities in the West, a testament to the region's many qualities.
Bend is tucked aside the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and it is bisected by the clear waters of the Deschutes River, renowned for both trout fishing and rafting.
Dozens of alpine lakes and uncounted miles of hiking, riding and biking trails provide nearly limitless outdoor summertime recreation. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort, located mere minutes from the city, as well as the millions of acres of open forests, make Central Oregon a Mecca for winter sports.
Bend also offers growing opportunities for higher education. Central Oregon Community College, which provides a full range of undergraduate degrees, is about to be joined by a four-year university, which could be opened within two years.
For more information about Bend and Central Oregon, you can go to the Bend Chamber of Commerce website at www.bendchamber.org. |
