BEND, OR -- A new self-guided walking tour offers a glimpse into Bend’s stormwater system, water history and infrastructure.

The tour begins at Pageant Park on Drake Road and travels down Nashville Ave and Newport Ave, then back again. Along the way, there are exhibits explaining what’s above and below ground. Student groups are already taking the tour as part of the city’s youth education partnership with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council.  

“We're thrilled to offer a tour allowing community members and visitors a special look at the Newport Avenue corridor and the Deschutes River. The tour includes information and exhibits that offer insights into the past and present, and illustrates the important role of new infrastructure in protecting the future of our beautiful river,” Stormwater Program Manager Elisabeth Okeefe said in a statement. “We encourage community members to explore what is above and below ground and find out what you can do to help keep the Deschutes River clean.”  

A downloadable map is available on the city’s website.