The newer resorts “never were destination resorts,” says Paul Dewey, an attorney for Central Oregon LandWatch. “They were always subdivisions fueled by residential sales. What concerned the ...

Destination Resorts 2.0 April 7, 2023 May 22, 2015 Written by Linda Baker As the recession recedes and tourism grows, Central Oregon resorts redefine themselves for a new generation.

The Oregon statewide planning goal that authorizes destination resorts anticipates that communities might outgrow destination resorts and Goal 8 includes provisions that prohibit new destination ...

Destination resorts are codified in Oregon law. They must be in a natural setting, provide overnight accommodations, invest in recreation facilities and offer real estate opportunities.

If you want to center your summer vacation on food and drink experiences, you don’t have to travel far. HomeToGo, a vacation rental marketplace, has released its Taste of Summer Index, ranking the top ...

Destination resorts have been a controversial topic for decades in Central Oregon, and now that Bend has officially topped 100,000 residents, a land-use watchdog group is proposing a new step that ...

The developer of a proposed destination resort in Central Oregon’s high desert recently applied for a state permit to pump nearly 300,000 gallons a day from wells. That’s a small fraction ...

Public land surrounds the Thornburgh destination resort site in Central Oregon's Deschutes County, where a construction is underway amid legal challenges to the project's water rights. June 22 ...

National travel magazines and media sites regularly include Oregon spots in various lists of best beaches, resorts, hotels, campgrounds and more. But while Cannon Beach, Bend and other ...

The board held the work session two days before the hearing to consider a request by Central Oregon LandWatch earlier this year that the county make a text amendment to its Destination Resort (DR ...

Short golf courses at destination golf resorts are all the rage these days. Silvies Valley Ranch is no exception.. But while most short courses are of the par-3 or nine-hole variety and usually ...

With beautiful coastline, windswept sand dunes, and a love of outdoor recreation, Oregon has long been a surprising hotbed for destination golf resorts boasting standout courses. Today the most ...