High Desert Arrival: Bend, Oregon

Harper arrives in Bend after a scenic drive over the Cascades. We explore the high desert ecology, the history of the lumber town turned outdoor capital, and the reality of moving to a place where rent is high but the air is crisp. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Bend, United States. Places in this episode: Bend, Oregon, Santiam Pass, Willamette Valley, Old Mill District, Brooks-Scanlon smokestacks, Northwest Crossing, Deschutes River, Mirror Pond. Covered: Bend Oregon arrival, high desert ecology, cost of living in Bend, Bend history and pivots, outdoor recreation in Central Oregon, practical resident advice. Chapters:00:00 Santiam Pass02:10 Mirror Pond04:23 Smith Rock State Park06:55 Mid Oregon Credit Union09:32 St. Charles Medical Center11:26 Field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BendOregon #HighDesert #OregonTravel #PacificNorthwest #FallInOregon #BendLife #DeschutesRiver #SmithRock #MtBachelor #AleTrail #OutdoorRecreation #MovingToOregon #CostOfLiving #DarkSky #VolcanoCity #CascadesEast #RoadTripUSA #SeptemberInBend https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/