Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Oregon

OregonBlue

(7,950 posts)

1. Bend's not all that liberal. It's also quite a ways from Portland. Eugene is a big college town and

Reply to LuckyLib (Original post)

Mon Jun 2, 2014, 08:28 PM

Jun 2014

very, very hip and very, very liberal. If you want a smaller town, consider Hood River. It's has lots of micro breweries and sail boarders. Plus it's close to Mount Hood for those that like to ski. A little more conservative than Portland or Eugene but pretty hip over all.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

We are thinking of relocating to Oregon in the next 2-3 years. Want to be within shouting distance [View all] LuckyLib Jun 2014 OP

Bend's not all that liberal. It's also quite a ways from Portland. Eugene is a big college town and OregonBlue Jun 2014 #1

I live near Bend. Love it. pa28 Jun 2014 #2

Do you have employment? grasswire Jun 2014 #3

We're recently retired, enjoy hiking, nature, urban exploring. LuckyLib Jun 2014 #5

BTW, Sibel Edmonds now lives in Bend... cascadiance Jun 2014 #4

Snow won't bother us -- we'll be leaving upper midwest so have no problem with change of season LuckyLib Jun 2014 #6

Bend is LWolf Jun 2014 #7