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National Register of Historic Places in Bend, Oregon (1 C, 14 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Bend, Oregon" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total.
Bend formed a recreation department and hired its first director in April 1949. Before then, summer youth activities were organized jointly with the local school district. Sites were maintained by the public works department until 1964 when the maintenance and recreation programs combined to form a new Parks and Recreation Department. [1]
The High Desert Museum is located near Bend, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1982, it brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America's high desert country. The museum includes indoor and outdoor exhibits of wildlife in natural-like habitats ...
Situated in the high desert, Bend is bordered by the Deschutes National Forest to the southwest. Economically, it is a tourist destination, featuring recreational attractions (e.g. breweries , an amphitheater , and the last Blockbuster video-rental store) as well as outdoor sports, including mountain biking , fishing , hiking , camping , rock ...
The high desert of Oregon is located in the central and southeastern parts of the state. It covers approximately 24,000 square miles (62,000 km 2), extending approximately 200 miles (320 km) from central Oregon east to the Idaho border and 130 miles (210 km) from central Oregon south to the Nevada border. [1]
Donald M. Kerr (1946 – February 4, 2015) was an American wildlife biologist and conservationist.He founded the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. [1] Kerr led the museum for sixteen years, helping it develop and expand to become one of Central Oregon's most popular tourist attractions.
The Old Mill District is also known for its network of trails. Four trails, ranging from 1 to 2.4 miles, loop through the area, providing a view of Bend's mountainous landscape. The loops connect with the greater network of trails maintained by the Bend Parks and Recreation District and are open to the public.
The Oregon High Desert Grotto (or OHDG) is an American caving club, known as a Grotto.It is affiliated with the National Speleological Society.. OHDG is involved with caving and conservation efforts in central Oregon and beyond, including the Oregon Caves National Monument, [1] the Lava Beds National Monument in northern California, [2] and caves in western Idaho and southern Washington.