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The wild is a sanctuary

The wild is a sanctuary

Bend, Oregon sits at the edge of the state’s high desert, where Ponderosa pine forests meet volcanic buttes, ancient lava flows, and the vast, open spaces of the Great Basin. The elevation shifts quickly here. One moment you’re walking through…

The wild is a proving ground

The wild is a proving ground

Located at the intersection of two major ecological zones—the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range and the western edge of the High Desert, Bend, Oregon offers an unusually diverse environment for challenging yourself in the outdoors. The region is characterized…