Bend, Oregon (OR): Outdoors, Golf, Recreation, Parks, Sports & More

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City	Miles
Eugene, OR	95.9
Salem, OR	108.8
Corvallis, OR	110.2
Roseburg, OR	122.7
Portland, OR	124.5

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Bicycling at NorthWest Crossing in Bend, OR

Bike the Many Trails in Bend, OR

Bend, OR, is one of the top 10 places to ride a bike.

Hot or Cold, Bend Has Sports of All Sorts

Lots of communities offer fly-fishing, Little League and greenways, but Bend takes the great outdoors one step further. Welcome to the Lava Lands of Central Oregon.

Bend's Pedal Powered Pub Tour

Cycle Pub combines beer and biking in tour of Bend.

2010 USA Cycling Cylo-cross National Championships in Bend, OR

Defy Death in Bend, OR

Bend, OR, is a top 10 death defying city.

Hiking at Pilot Butte State Park in Bend, OR

Bend, OR, is a top 10 city for hiking trails.

Located in the eastern foothills of central Oregon's Cascade Mountains, Bend, OR, is known for its exciting outdoor activities including hiking at Pilot Butte State Park, rock climbing, rafting and kayaking, making it one of Livability.com's Top 10 Death Defying Cities. Residents also enjoy quality schools, an affordable housing market and a strong workforce with a thriving aerospace sector.

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