“Imagine a town with amenities enough to win the hearts of urban refugees from San Francisco and Seattle, yet isolated enough to be free of congestion, pollution and the complications that are part and parcel of big-city life. Bend, a high-desert community of about 77,000 residents that is nearly the geographical center of Oregon, has for two decades been a magnet for active boomers yearning to break out of the fast lane and into a place where sunshine, scenery, and recreation rule. The attractions are at once sophisticated and untamed.”
-Where to Retire, May/June 2011
In a gorgeous high-desert setting at the foot of the Cascade Range, Bend is the ideal retirement town for active boomers who want to move to a smaller locale near the wilds without giving up anything they left behind in the big city. Bend fits the bill with trendy shops, cafes, restaurants, bookstores, the latest and greatest health clubs, and major medical facilities. Outdoor recreation beckons in every direction, from hiking in the Cascades to skiing at Mount Bachelor and cycling along the Deschutes River Trail, which follows the scenic waterway through town.
- Where to Retire, December 2010
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