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Visitor's Guide: Stoked on Central Oregon since 1997

Let our local knowledge give you a jumpstart on a great time.

By The Source Staff May 14, 2019

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A little intel on towns surrounding Bend.

By The Source Staff May 14, 2019

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Be Nice, You’re in Oregon…

…and other slogans, rules and things you should know while you’re here

You’ve made it to Oregon’s Outdoor Theme Park—high five! Here in the High Desert, we work hard at our jobs at craft breweries, kombucha factories and tech firms—but we play even harder.

By The Source Staff May 14, 2019

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Visitor's Guide: Where cool peeps go to find cool things

You know that friend you always call whenever you're about to take a trip or try something new—the one who always seems to know the best spots to check out?

May 16, 2018

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Yonder

Deets on towns near Bend

By Keely Damara May 16, 2018

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The Nature of Bend

Welcome to eagle, big pine, juniper and sagebrush country!

Central Oregon has the perfect habitat for eagles and other natural treasures.

By Jim Anderson and LeeAnn Kriegh May 16, 2018

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So You're In Central Oregon

10 things every newcomer should know

Welcome to Central Oregon! No, seriously, we mean it.

By Magdalena Bokowa May 16, 2018

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Welcome to Bend and beyond! Here's the Source's curated map of places honored by our readers in our most recent "Best Of" poll, the spots dubbed "Best" for parents & kids by the readers of our sister publication, Bend Nest parenting magazine, and other spots we recommend.

By The Source Staff May 16, 2018

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