As crowding and soaring costs strain popular adventure hubs, one town is using hotel taxes to rebuild trails, ease traffic, and win back local support
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As crowding and soaring costs strain popular adventure hubs, one town is using hotel taxes to rebuild trails, ease traffic, and win back local support
On a visit to this adventure magnet, Sophie Morgan goes for a trek in the high desert in an off-roading wheelchair and catches an outdoor concert, washed down, of course, with a few pints of local craft beer.
By 2050, 89 percent of the U.S. population is projected to live in an urban area. Here are 11 innovative cities blending nature into their DNA.
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7/13/26: Bend to Host First U.S. Think X Forum with Destination Think
3/16/26: Bend Sustainability Fund Grantee Announcement: $500,000 awarded to community projects
5/16/24: Visit Bend Hires New CEO Jeff Knapp
12/22/23: Visit Bend Wins Leave No Trace Destination of the Year Award
11/14/23: The Bend Sustainability Fund Announces 2023 Grant Winners, Awards $700,000 to Community Projects
10/30/23: The Bend Sustainability Fund Invites The Bend Community To Vote For Their Favorite Grant Proposals
8/3/2023: The Bend Sustainability Fund Kicks Off Grant Cycle With Informational Meeting For Applicants