Welcome to Central Oregon…where there is NO off-season!
Breathtaking! It’s a word you hear from so many visitors as they experience this region of diverse landscapes---
All landscapes designed for fun, recreation …and relaxation! * 85% of the land in Central Oregon is public…with millions of acres of National Forests and Federal Bureau of Land Management set asides. Central Oregon Communities The charm of Central Oregon is certainly its people…warm, friendly and open! The communities in this area offer unique characteristics, histories and lifestyles. There are the well-known communities of Bend, Redmond to the north, Sisters to the west, and Sunriver to the south . Also attracting visitors and new residents are the smaller towns of Terrebonne, Crooked River Ranch, LaPine, Prineville, Madras and Warm Springs…each with a flavor, culture and style all their own. "Bend, as the largest community, is a vibrant , yet relaxed community of just over 50,000 people built around the slowly meandering Deschutes River, with the beauty of a number of public parks and preserved areas such as Drake Park & the Mirror Pond. You still find a charming downtown area, many quaint shops offering quality Oregon merchandise, a variety of first class restaurants with varied traditional and ethnic cuisines, art shops and galleries which host year-around Art Walks and festivals."
Climate Sunny, blue skies is the norm in Central Oregon! Three hundred days of sun is the standard. This is generally a high-desert region, with an arid climate and Bend's elevation at 3,600 ft. above sea level. Rainfall averages 12" per year and snowfall at 34". Schools Our many communities boast some of the finest schools in Oregon…with a commitment from each of the governing Boards of Education to develop working partnerships with ALL the stakeholder the students, educators, parents and city government, civic groups and other agencies & professionals. The largest district serving Bend LaPine has 13 elementary schools, 5 Middle Schools and 5 High Schools. Magnet schools and alternative, individualized programs offer a “cafeteria” of options for parents and students. Bend is home to both the Central Oregon Community College, and in the fall of 2000 opened its doors to Oregon State University-Central Oregon Branch. Dining Central Oregon
offers as much variety in dining…as it does in recreational
options. You’ll find MORE restaurants per capita in Bend alone…than
any other city in Oregon.
Shopping …ENJOY
A SHOPPING SPREE…TAX FREE! Many one-of-a kind items can be found in the unique clothing boutiques, folk and fine art galleries and specialty shops in the communities of Sisters, Warm Springs and Sunriver. Arts and Culture Central Oregon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a TOP OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA, but it isn’t on the top of the list for “best places to live and retire” for that alone! Our thriving arts and culture scene is also quite impressive ! With both the college and university here, we attract fine speakers and stimulating events year round. We offer nationally renowned museums, dramatically diverse art galleries, an art school, as well as a variety of world-acclaimed concert series and festivals…featuring top name singers, songwriters, musicians and conductors. A year-round celebration "There is NO OFF-SEASON in Central Oregon. We host a gamut of year –round activities… winter: skiing to dog sledding, snow-mobiling and sleigh rides…in the winter to some of the best fly-fishing, rafting, kayaking, biking and hiking in the nation.. The calendar of activities in Central Oregon is FULL…365 days per year. Fun indoor and outdoor activities are plentiful here…whatever the weather or time. The new Expo Center, located on 132 beautifully landscaped acres houses the annual County Fair, Sportsman’s Show…along with a variety of Rallies, Concerts…….and regional events… bringing in top stars like Wynona, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, and Alabama. Winterfest
is a week-end of events and ice-carving contests. Summer Festival
closes the entire downtown area to traffic…with booths, music,
dancing and planned activities. Reading the
Chamber of Commerce’s Calendar of Events will thrill you! |
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