Special Issues & Guides

For those looking for a quieter life than Bend affords, Sisters’ small-town charm combined with its cultural wealth make it an amazing place to live. Home to the Sisters Folk Fest and the Sisters Quilt Show, the town attracts creatives, retirees, cowpokes and those looking to escape city life for something far more serene. An […]

Summit West—filled with high-end homes, many of “comfortable” size—is the fastest-growing zone on Bend’s west side, or as some reference it, The Way Westside. Even though the blank spots are filling in with new homes and businesses, the area once considered the “west side wilderness” has many great features to explore. Bend is a bike […]

Awbrey Butte evokes images of stunning sunsets, panoramic mountain views, twinkling city lights, colorful sunrises, towering ponderosas and roaming deer, to name a few. Living there feels more about the environment and the surroundings rather than the actual house. Nature surrounds you, creating a sense of peace and allowing one some solitude if needed. It […]

From my front door on NE Lotus Drive, adjacent to Pilot Butte, there’s a paved bikeable foot path that tracks all the way to Reed Market Road, straight through the heart of the Larkspur neighborhood—no stop lights and very few street crossings. Its two variations are known as Larkspur and Coyner Trails, however, I informally […]

Howdy, Neighbor! If I was to define the Southwest Bend neighborhood, I’d have to say that it’s a friendly place to be. Why? Bounded by the Deschutes River, Highway 97, Deschutes River Woods and the Old Mill District, Southwest Bend is known for its beautiful homes, quiet nature and plethora of parks. Predominantly a residential […]

While some others squabble over coveted west-side neighborhoods, we’ll let you in on a little secret: Some of the best views in all of Bend aren’t found on the west side—they’re found in Boyd Acres, the northeast-most neighborhood in the city. Largely consisting of homes built within the past 20 years, many homes’ builders attempt […]