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April 13, 2015

Bend has weathered a warmer winter well

By STEPHEN HAMWAY
The Bulletin

BEND, Ore. — While the unseasonably warm weather has made life difficult for skiers and snowboarders in some places, the overall impact on tourism in the Bend area hasn't been as severe as feared.

“Business and revenue have been up over prior years, even as visitors have shifted their outdoor activities beyond the traditional snow sports to include other outdoor, spring-like activities including hiking, cycling, golf and fishing,” Alana Hughson, CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association, wrote in an email.


 
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