Surrounded by giant ponderosa pines and the biggest juniper forest in the West, Bend is a little jewel of a town in Oregon that many people discover and feel as though they cannot leave. Shadowed by snowcapped Cascade Mountains, this former ranching and logging town is now a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, families and couples.

High Desert Museum

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Newberry National Volcanic Monument

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