Famous for its accessible nature and laid-back lifestyle, Bend, Oregon, in the United States is a place where the environment and community are already being made stronger because of tourism. The tourism board here is working hard to attract visitors from nearby towns and urban areas in order to keep the carbon footprint of every stay as low as possible. Here, every dollar a visitor spends contributes toward a thriving future for the town, its biodiversity, and beyond through the Bend sustainability fund. The fund has already donated nearly US$3,000,000 to local causes and neighboring Indigenous groups in the three years since its inception. A trip to Bend is a must for anyone wanting to feel like their trip is contributing to something bigger.
Bend, OR
