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Bottom-up solutions: The bike shop making Bend better

“I don't know if tourists actually have as much of an effect on the values of Bend as much as Bend has an effect on the values of the tourists that come to visit us.” — Dan McGarigle Pine Mountain Sports aims to be more than a place for outdoor gear and rentals. Owner...

How regional tourism impacts Tribal lands: Bend and Warm Springs Reservation

“We look out for our land base because this is all we've got, and because this is all we have, we need to take care of it.” — Marjorie Kalama Bend, Oregon’s growing tourism industry greatly impacts the surrounding region. On the nearby Confederated Tribes of Warm...

Why “complete communities” make more sustainable places

“I think in order to take care of a destination, it has to be a true partnership with the community.” — Ben Gordon Connecting communities and preserving destinations are two roles that make natural allies out of DMOs and environmental watchdog organizations, despite...

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