This outdoor paradise is our No. 4 best town to visit

Bike trails, rock climbing, spectacular skiing and plenty more

View in Browser 07.16.25 👋 Sliding into your inbox for a little hump day respite! Today we're checking out an Oregon town where adventure is always just around the bend.   By Maureen O'Hare 🥾 Why 'it's hard to go to work' in this Oregon town People flocked to Bend, Oregon, during the pandemic, then never left. Whether you're a hiker, biker or music aficionado, there's plenty to keep you busy in this spot on the edge of the Cascade Mountains. CNN's Coy Wire visits this outdoor paradise to experience what one local calls its "go-play-all-day energy." Watch Check out CNN's America's Best Towns to Visit for this year's top 10 list and much more.   We'll see you Saturday with more travel news!   Today's edition of Unlocking the World was edited and produced by CNN's Sarah Hutter and Daniel Wine.   Did you enjoy this newsletter? Drop in and say hi!   You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for Unlocking the World. To stop receiving this newsletter, unsubscribe or sign up to manage your CNN account   Get CNN web alerts  |  Sign up for a free CNN account   Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   ® © 2025 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. 1050 Techwood Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30318