Last week the Redmond Municipal Airport hosted a Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB Coffee Clatter to help unveil the Airport’s newest edition to its public art collection.
The sculpture named ‘Peak Finder’, a handcrafted metal representation of Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, was generously donated by Eagle Crest residents Bob and Margaret Wilson.
Bob and Margret were inspired to commission the piece for the airport one day, after returning from a trip. While at the airport they overheard comments on how wonderful the view of the mountains were this quickly was followed by questions of the peaks names. There was no one there to answer the traveler’s question. So that got Bob and Margret thinking– wouldn’t it be nice to have a “Peak Finder” at the Airport to assist local residents, Central Oregon visitors and other travelers alike to help identify our beautiful mountains.
The ‘Peak Finder’ is permanently installed in the center island in front of the terminal and is aligned with the view of the Cascade Mountain range. The public is encouraged to visit the terminal and try out the ‘Peak Finder’. While at the Airport, you are invited to tour the 50th Art Show, the “Power of Red” a local artist showcase that is now on display in the terminal until May 10, 2013.
The Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field – RDM) is the aviation gateway to Central Oregon. Owned and operated by the City of Redmond, the airport offers a full range of general and commercial aviation services. RDM is served by three air carriers; Delta Airlines, Alaska Air, United and United Express with 14 daily direct flights to Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. For more information please visit us online at www.flyrdm.com.
