If you've been keeping up with the latest news and developments in Bend, Oregon, you've probably heard the buzz surrounding an ambitious new project that's in the works for the heart of the city's downtown district. City officials have unveiled plans for a sprawling new event …

Bend, Oregon is quickly becoming a hub for outdoor recreation and wellness, and the latest addition to the city's booming fitness scene is sure to get people excited. A brand new, high-end athletic club is breaking ground on Skyliner Road, bringing world-class amenities and programming to fitness enthusiasts in …

New Trail Connection Approved: Expanding Access from Bend to the Lava Lands

Bend continues to grow in thoughtful and exciting ways.

A newly approved path connecting Bend to the Lava Lands area is another sign that this city is investing in its future. This project will create a safer and …

Living in Caldera Springs

Refined Living in the Heart of Central Oregon

A private, nature-forward community designed for calm, connection, and long-term value

Caldera Springs offers a very different feeling from most communities in Central Oregon. This gated community, now thoughtfully expanding into its second phase of development, sits just …

Central Oregon: A Place Where Everything Is Close Enough to Touch

How a network of friendly towns turns a wide-open landscape into one welcoming neighborhood.

One Region, Many Doors

Picture a circle drawn in the high desert. Inside the ring sit Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Tumalo, Prineville and La Pine …

Bend Summer Festival: A Weekend That Brings Us Together

Why Bend’s Summer Fest Captures the Heart of Central Oregon

Every July, Downtown Bend turns seven city blocks into a walk-only playground for more than 70,000 neighbors and visitors at the Bend Summer Festival. A free, three-day celebration of art …

Munch & Music: Bend’s Favorite Summer Tradition in Drake 

Where Music, Food, and Community Come Together Along the Deschutes River

Every summer, as the warm sun stretches across the sky and the Deschutes River sparkles through downtown Bend, something magical happens in Drake Park. Locals and visitors alike gather on …

Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival: Where Grit Meets High-Desert Hospitality

Every June, just as Central Oregon’s ponderosa forests slip into their longest, sun-drenched days, thousands of runners, cyclists, and triathletes converge for a weekend locals simply call “Pac Crest.” This year is no different! On June, 13th, Central Oregon …

Deschutes River Float Season: Central Oregon’s Moving Block Party

When snowmelt finally hushes and the high-desert sun lingers past dinner, Bend’s collective pulse drifts to a single rhythm: the slow, steady current of the Deschutes. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, roughly a quarter-million locals and visitors (about twice Bend’s …