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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Linda Swearingen / The Bulletin
April 29, 2008
The Badlands, located just 15 miles east of Bend, is a 30,000-acre area containing fascinating lava flows and ancient junipers. This area was named for its harsh terrain and fantastic rock formations. This unique part of the Oregon desert needs to be permanently protected for generations to....