Revisit an old friend: The Upper Deschutes

It's easy to forget about some of the most accessible parts of the Deschutes River

By Jim Witty / The Bulletin
May 8, 2002

The Deschutes River rolls through Bend, as dependable as an old friend.

I pass over it on the Colorado Street Bridge every morning and then again after work. I see it on the way to the post office, the mall and the library.

It's an integral part of Bend and Central Oregon, a constant contributor....

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