Bend Chamber of Commerce -  "Bend, Oregon – a dusty logging town turned resort destination - is now home to about 76,000 fresh-air loving folks. 

As early as the 1920s and ‘30s, Bend was being hailed as a tourist destination for all four seasons.  When the summer sun is shining, rock climbers flock to the world-renowned faces of Smith Rock.  Canoeists, kayakers and white water rafters enjoy the myriad rivers and high-altitude lakes fed by crystal-clear mountain snow.  Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking opportunities abound." 

Central Oregon Visitors Association - Visitor Information for Bend Oregon restaurants & dining, lodging, activities & events including Sunriver Resort, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, Smith Rock, fishing, golf, rafting, skiing, biking & hiking.

Central Oregon Regional Resource -  "The climate is as varied as the region and the settlers. Incredible sunny summer days, stretch into Indian Summer which lasts until late October when the first snow falls in the Cascades. This sign of the start of winter sends many rushing to the ski shops in anticipation of the start of ski season. The combination of summer and winter activities makes Central Oregon a mecca for outdoor activities. If it is done, it can be done in Central Oregon."