Those aren't cities.

They're plump blood-filled parasites that have securely attached themselves to the scraggly, mangy underbelly of the filthy beast that is Portland. Aside from drinking its rancid blood they occasionally dine upon the stray piece of carrion that is flung their way when a freshly discovered rotting carcass is consumed in a violent frenzy.

And why is Bend at the top of the list? Could it be that Bend was massively over-developed during the housing bubble and now there are no jobs and a ton of empty real estate? It's a great town if you've got money and are looking to retire.

I blame the bums.

Bend obviously won because it's the closest to "5-star rated hiking" and a ski resort. Now, I just want to know who gets to rank hiking trails as being "5 stars"; Peter Travers of Rolling Stone and Leonard Maltin?

Obviously they didn't account for the 'Hipster' X-Factor in their ratings.

Would not want to live in the Bend area. Too hot in the summer and cold as hell in the winter.