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Central Oregon tourism drives economy, but causes concerns | Local&State

Central Oregon tourism drives economy, but causes concerns | Local&State

To many, the Mt. Bachelor ski area kick-started tourism in Central Oregon when it was built in the 1950s.

Like the mountain itself, the winter destination still towers over the region’s visitor industry, which leans heavily into outdoor recreation.







Historical tourism photos

A queen and the princesses of the water pageant float on the water in Bend on July 3, 1939, in this Deschutes County Historical Society photo that shows early tourism marketing. 










Bend early float targeting tourists

A parade float that was entered into the Eugene Pageant in 1929 calling the region the gateway to the Cascades in scenic Central Oregon in this Deschutes Historical Society photo. 




Resorts and ranches

The growth of tourism

Pitfalls of tourism success

The steady rise of tourism

Preservation and sustainability


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