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RANDALL FRANCIS-Broker
LEIGHSA FRANCIS -Principal Broker
Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty
(541) 419-7297 or (541) 419-2883
Francis@Bend-Broker.com
About Bend
Bend is a land of extremes and contrasts - desert and forest, lava and snow, volcanoes and plains, rustic and urban hip. Everyone here mixes and mingles in a big happy soup pot of snowboarders and professionals, families in shorts and sandals and couples in casual chic, locals and visitors. Maybe that's why people in Bend are so friendly - because most of them were visitors first, too.
Bend History
When you walk, drive or ride around Bend, you’ll notice unique names of streets and places. All of them named after predominant figures in Bend’s early history. Drake Park, for example, wasn’t named after a duck. The beautiful park, peacefully hugging Mirror Pond was named after Alexander M. Drake, a frontier developer. In fact, Mirror Pond isn’t a pond either. It’s a gently flowing river springing from the Cascade Mountains. You see, over 100 years ago pioneers took refuge and relaxed here. Once they spotted Pilot Butte on the horizon, incoming pioneers knew that they were approaching the twisting riverbanks of the Deschutes River, home to over 300 settlers. They lived in an area called Farewell Bend, which was the common saying when the pioneers sadly continued on with their journey. In November 1904 the residents voted to incorporate to a city. The town needed a name and what better name was there than its trademark. In January 1905, the citizens dropped the farewell part and nailed up the sign that said welcome to Bend, Oregon.
Soon after, the race was on between two railroad barons, James J. Hill and E.H. Harriman, laying tracks that’d later open the doors to logging commerce and tourism. The Brooks-Scanlon and the Shevlin-Hixon were the largest timber mills of their day, making Bend, Oregon a very prosperous place to live, work and play.
Since then the mills have shut down, but the lifestyle and the vibrant culture of a booming town remains. Today, the old Brooks-Scanlon mill is humming once again, not with sawmills but with the voices of people enjoying shopping, dining and entertainment. The historic Downtown area, full of art, fine dining and unique shops is bustling with year-round activities and events. Relax in Drake Park and listen to music for free while indulging yourself with offerings from Bend’s finest restaurants. The stars shine as bright in the sky as they do on the stage of Les Schwab Amphitheater, the Tower Theater, and Athletic Club of Bend. Everything keeping with tradition and culture of welcoming new people to a place called Bend, Oregon.
Weather & Climate
Here’s a word to the wise; if you don’t like the Weather in Bend, Oregon, wait five minutes. Located in the Central Oregon High Desert, you’ll enjoy warm summers with low humidity. The Cascade Mountain peaks do an excellent job breaking up the clouds flowing from the Oregon coast, making sure that they capture every snowflake available for winter sports enthusiasts. Mild winters and summers make Bend, Oregon a comfortable decision for vacation plans.
FAQ About Bend
Q: What is Bend's Elevation?
A: Bend is located at 3,623'/1104m above sea level.
Q: What is the population of Bend Oregon?
A: 75,290 people
Q: How did Bend get its name?
A: Until the winter of 1824, this area was known only to native Americans who hunted and fished here. Members of a fur trapping party led by Peter Skene Ogden were the earliest white men to visit. John Fremont and other army survey parties came next. Then the pioneers heading further west came through and forded the Deschutes River at “Farewell Bend”. A small community developed around the bend in the river and in 1905 a city was incorporated with approximately 300 citizens.
Q: Where is the closest airport?
A: Roberts Field Airport (RDM) is located in Redmond which is
15 miles/25km north of Bend. It is serviced by Horizon, United Express, Skywest, and Allegiant airlines. There are direct flights from Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. There are two private plane airports as well, the Bend Municipal Airport and the Sunriver Resort Airport.
Q: When does Mt. Bachelor open for snowboarding and skiing?
A: Usually the mountain opens Thanksgiving weekend and is open until mid-May depending on snow levels. For updated ski conditions, click here to visit the Mt Bachelor Website.
Q: How far is Mt. Bachelor from Bend?
A: Mt Bachelor is approximately 22 miles/32km south west of Bend. It takes about 30-minutes to drive there depending on road conditions.
Q: Where can I snowshoe, nordic ski or snowmobile in Bend?
A: Click here for a Winter Trail Summary & Winter Recreation Maps.
Q: Where and when do I need Sno-Park permits? Where may I purchase them?
A: You must have a valid Sno-Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) between November 15 and April 30. There are three types of permits: an annual permit for $15, a 3-day consecutive permit for $7, and a daily permit for $3. Permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle. Sno-Park permits issued by Washington, California and Idaho are honored in Oregon and Oregon permits are honored in those states. (However, if your vehicle has Washington plates, you must have a Washington permit to park in a winter recreation area in Washington.) For a list of Sno-Parks and Winter Recreation Maps in the Bend area in the Bend area, click here. Sno-Park permits are sold at the Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau, all Oregon DMV offices and various area resorts and sporting goods retailers.
Q: When does hiking season begin?
A: The lower elevation trails (below 4000'/1219m) are open by late April/early May and remain open until late October depending on the snow pack. Trails in the high country (above 4000') may not be accessible until July. Click here for Summer Trail and Wilderness information.
Q: Where and when do I need a National Forest Day Pass or Northwest Forest Pass? Where may I purchase them?
A: To find out what recreation sites require a pass, click here. The Annual Northwest Forest Pass & National Forest Day Pass may be purchased at the Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau. For information on the new Interagency Annual Pass, click here.
Q: What are the road conditions like in the winter?
A: Road conditions vary due to snowfall. For an updated report, please call Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at 503-588-2941or click here for Trip Check.
Getting Here
Considered the base camp of Central Oregon, you would be right to expect that getting to Bend by air, road, or rail would be fairly uncomplicated. It's only a three-hour drive from Portland, and with air access getting both more regular and from more departure points, Bend is an easy to reach short getaway destination.
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Contact Us:
RANDALL & LEIGHSA FRANCIS- Brokers
Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty
(541) 419-7297 or (541) 419-2883
Francis@Bend-Broker.com
Licensed in the state of Oregon
Notice of confidentiality: This transmission contains information that may be confidential and that
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THE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® TRADEMARKS
LEIGHSA FRANCIS -Principal Broker
Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty
(541) 419-7297 or (541) 419-2883
Francis@Bend-Broker.com
About Bend
Bend is a land of extremes and contrasts - desert and forest, lava and snow, volcanoes and plains, rustic and urban hip. Everyone here mixes and mingles in a big happy soup pot of snowboarders and professionals, families in shorts and sandals and couples in casual chic, locals and visitors. Maybe that's why people in Bend are so friendly - because most of them were visitors first, too.
Bend History
When you walk, drive or ride around Bend, you’ll notice unique names of streets and places. All of them named after predominant figures in Bend’s early history. Drake Park, for example, wasn’t named after a duck. The beautiful park, peacefully hugging Mirror Pond was named after Alexander M. Drake, a frontier developer. In fact, Mirror Pond isn’t a pond either. It’s a gently flowing river springing from the Cascade Mountains. You see, over 100 years ago pioneers took refuge and relaxed here. Once they spotted Pilot Butte on the horizon, incoming pioneers knew that they were approaching the twisting riverbanks of the Deschutes River, home to over 300 settlers. They lived in an area called Farewell Bend, which was the common saying when the pioneers sadly continued on with their journey. In November 1904 the residents voted to incorporate to a city. The town needed a name and what better name was there than its trademark. In January 1905, the citizens dropped the farewell part and nailed up the sign that said welcome to Bend, Oregon.
Soon after, the race was on between two railroad barons, James J. Hill and E.H. Harriman, laying tracks that’d later open the doors to logging commerce and tourism. The Brooks-Scanlon and the Shevlin-Hixon were the largest timber mills of their day, making Bend, Oregon a very prosperous place to live, work and play.
Since then the mills have shut down, but the lifestyle and the vibrant culture of a booming town remains. Today, the old Brooks-Scanlon mill is humming once again, not with sawmills but with the voices of people enjoying shopping, dining and entertainment. The historic Downtown area, full of art, fine dining and unique shops is bustling with year-round activities and events. Relax in Drake Park and listen to music for free while indulging yourself with offerings from Bend’s finest restaurants. The stars shine as bright in the sky as they do on the stage of Les Schwab Amphitheater, the Tower Theater, and Athletic Club of Bend. Everything keeping with tradition and culture of welcoming new people to a place called Bend, Oregon.
Weather & Climate
Here’s a word to the wise; if you don’t like the Weather in Bend, Oregon, wait five minutes. Located in the Central Oregon High Desert, you’ll enjoy warm summers with low humidity. The Cascade Mountain peaks do an excellent job breaking up the clouds flowing from the Oregon coast, making sure that they capture every snowflake available for winter sports enthusiasts. Mild winters and summers make Bend, Oregon a comfortable decision for vacation plans.
FAQ About Bend
Q: What is Bend's Elevation?
A: Bend is located at 3,623'/1104m above sea level.
Q: What is the population of Bend Oregon?
A: 75,290 people
Q: How did Bend get its name?
A: Until the winter of 1824, this area was known only to native Americans who hunted and fished here. Members of a fur trapping party led by Peter Skene Ogden were the earliest white men to visit. John Fremont and other army survey parties came next. Then the pioneers heading further west came through and forded the Deschutes River at “Farewell Bend”. A small community developed around the bend in the river and in 1905 a city was incorporated with approximately 300 citizens.
Q: Where is the closest airport?
A: Roberts Field Airport (RDM) is located in Redmond which is
15 miles/25km north of Bend. It is serviced by Horizon, United Express, Skywest, and Allegiant airlines. There are direct flights from Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. There are two private plane airports as well, the Bend Municipal Airport and the Sunriver Resort Airport.
Q: When does Mt. Bachelor open for snowboarding and skiing?
A: Usually the mountain opens Thanksgiving weekend and is open until mid-May depending on snow levels. For updated ski conditions, click here to visit the Mt Bachelor Website.
Q: How far is Mt. Bachelor from Bend?
A: Mt Bachelor is approximately 22 miles/32km south west of Bend. It takes about 30-minutes to drive there depending on road conditions.
Q: Where can I snowshoe, nordic ski or snowmobile in Bend?
A: Click here for a Winter Trail Summary & Winter Recreation Maps.
Q: Where and when do I need Sno-Park permits? Where may I purchase them?
A: You must have a valid Sno-Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) between November 15 and April 30. There are three types of permits: an annual permit for $15, a 3-day consecutive permit for $7, and a daily permit for $3. Permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle. Sno-Park permits issued by Washington, California and Idaho are honored in Oregon and Oregon permits are honored in those states. (However, if your vehicle has Washington plates, you must have a Washington permit to park in a winter recreation area in Washington.) For a list of Sno-Parks and Winter Recreation Maps in the Bend area in the Bend area, click here. Sno-Park permits are sold at the Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau, all Oregon DMV offices and various area resorts and sporting goods retailers.
Q: When does hiking season begin?
A: The lower elevation trails (below 4000'/1219m) are open by late April/early May and remain open until late October depending on the snow pack. Trails in the high country (above 4000') may not be accessible until July. Click here for Summer Trail and Wilderness information.
Q: Where and when do I need a National Forest Day Pass or Northwest Forest Pass? Where may I purchase them?
A: To find out what recreation sites require a pass, click here. The Annual Northwest Forest Pass & National Forest Day Pass may be purchased at the Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau. For information on the new Interagency Annual Pass, click here.
Q: What are the road conditions like in the winter?
A: Road conditions vary due to snowfall. For an updated report, please call Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at 503-588-2941or click here for Trip Check.
Getting Here
Considered the base camp of Central Oregon, you would be right to expect that getting to Bend by air, road, or rail would be fairly uncomplicated. It's only a three-hour drive from Portland, and with air access getting both more regular and from more departure points, Bend is an easy to reach short getaway destination.
Distance from major cities:
175 miles/282km SE of Portland
130 miles/209km SE of Salem
121 miles/195km NE of Eugene
500 miles/805km NE of San Francisco
330 miles/531km W of Boise
343 miles/552km SE of Seattle
394 miles/245km N of Reno
175 miles/282km SE of Portland
130 miles/209km SE of Salem
121 miles/195km NE of Eugene
500 miles/805km NE of San Francisco
330 miles/531km W of Boise
343 miles/552km SE of Seattle
394 miles/245km N of Reno
Mileage Table Link
Contact Us:
RANDALL & LEIGHSA FRANCIS- Brokers
Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty
(541) 419-7297 or (541) 419-2883
Francis@Bend-Broker.com
Licensed in the state of Oregon
Notice of confidentiality: This transmission contains information that may be confidential and that
may also be proprietary; unless you are the intended recipient of the message (or authorized to receive it
for the intended recipient), you may not copy, forward, or otherwise use it, or disclose its contents to
anyone else. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify us immediately and delete it
from your system.
THE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® TRADEMARKS
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