Bend, OR

Nestled in the eastern foothills of central Oregon's Cascade Mountains, Bend is an energetic city with a fast-growing population of more than 111,000. From the lava-laden Newberry National Volcanic Monument to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, Bend is rich with recreation opportunities. The scenic town doubles as a center of Oregon’s burgeoning aerospace sector and a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, which includes the largest microbrewery in Oregon.