May 2008 USA Today Profiles Bend in its Destinations and Diversions section
Featured in USA Today’s May 23 Destinations & Diversions section, Bend is characterized as “the new Boulder” for year-round outdoor sports fans. Author Larry Olmsted notes a trend that second home purchasers decide to stay full time, charmed by “the small city’s outdoor living, natural beauty and mild weather.” The full article is available here.