Known as the Northwest’s favorite playground, Central Oregon is home to near-infinite recreation possibilities and plenty of fun for indoorsy types. This thriving community of nearly 100,000 offers a sunny climate, stunning vistas, high-performing public and private schools and a quality of life like to no other.  Just three hours from Portland, Central Oregon has been praised by the likes of Money Magazine, National Geographic, Golf Digest and World Leisure. Small wonder Central Oregon is the fastest growing region in the state.