Bend
Some of the best spring skiing in the West lures people to this renowned outdoor playground, with its limitless recreational possibilities. Inevitably, those who come here to play, want to stay, prompting creative thinkers to find a way to move here.
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pringtime is an optimal time of year to be in Bend. The temperature climbs during the day, but cool evenings and mornings mean there’s still snow left for skiing.
Bend residents seize every opportunity for play. Ski before work and afterward, reward yourself at thriving local breweries, cideries, distilleries and restaurants. It’s all within reach. Mt. Bachelor, the Northwest's largest ski resort, is just 22 miles west of Bend, with nearly 4,000 acres to explore on skis, snowboards or snowshoes..
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In town, the new ice-rink is open for skating through March and then switches to racquet sports in April and the new whitewater park on the Deschutes River offers springtime fun for everyone. Downtown shops and businesses, including Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty, stay open late on the first Friday of each month, highlighting the local arts. OF NOTE: In 2015, Bend’s median sales price increased 14 percent to $320,000. Higher property values have contributed to more than $261 million in additional sales volume, year over year.
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