Redmond, OR

united states

Redmond sits along US Highway 97 in Central Oregon's high desert, serving as a regional transportation hub with Roberts Field airport just 2 miles from downtown. Most visitors drive Highway 97 from Portland (160 miles north) or connect via Highway 26 through Mount Hood National Forest, while locals frequently use Highway 126 for the 15-mile trip to Bend. The city hosts the world's largest outdoor rock climbing gym at Smith Rock Ranch.