Heritage

Learn about Bend and Central Oregon's rich history.

A CENTURY OF SAILING AT THE ELK LAKE YACHT CLUB

Bend’s founder left an indelible mark during his stay

Passion Fruit: Apples Rooted In The History Of Bend

A Century of Sailing at the Elk Lake Yacht Club

A Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Bend

How Bend Was Built Brick By Brick

Bend’s founder left an indelible mark during his stay

Drake arrived in Bend more than 100 years ago, but his fingerprints are all over this town, even if you don’t know where to look.

Passion Fruit: Apples Rooted In The History Of Bend

A ongoing quest to find and ferment apples rooted in the history of Bend.

A Century of Sailing at the Elk Lake Yacht Club

Elk Lake Sailing Club is gone, but its legacy endures on the eve of a 100-year anniversary.