Northern pikeminnow reward program pays out $1.1 million
Anglers earned nearly $1,162,000 in 2019 through participation in the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program. In all, they removed more than…
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Petition asks state to allow motorboats at Twin Lakes
The Oregon State Marine Board is soliciting written comments on a petition it received Thursday for North and South Twin Lakes in Deschutes County,…
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‘First Day Hikes’ offer outdoor way to kick off 2020
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians outdoors on New Year’s Day for the annual First Day Hikes…
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Crater Lake National Park seeks tips after recent damage
Authorities at Crater Lake National Park say someone driving off-road damaged plants and other resources, and they’re asking for the public’s…
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Give thanks: Mt. Bachelor’s ‘Hopening Day’ now snowy opening day
Mt. Bachelor, waiting anxiously for snow in recent weeks, planned a ‘Hopening Day’ party for the day after Thanksgiving — and now that a pre-holiday…
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USFS extends comment period for special recreation permit fee
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests on Tuesday extended the public comment period for input on a proposed special recreation permit fee as…
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Deschutes Forest closing gates to FS Road 16, Tumalo Falls
With significant snow forecast this week in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest will close the gate on Forest Road 16 outside of Sisters…
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Mt. Bachelor sets Black Friday ‘Hopening Day,’ snow or not
The lifts at Mt. Bachelor are moving, the ramps and trails are ready — but none of that matters, if there isn’t any snow.…
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Free fishing in Oregon on Black Friday, Saturday after Thanksgiving
It’s easy to #OptOutside in Oregon on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving—you can fish, crab or clam for free anywhere in the…
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Cultus Lake campgrounds to require reservations in 2020
Beginning in 2020, Cultus Lake’s Little Cove, Big Cove and West Cultus Boat-in Campgrounds will require a reservation in order to camp during the…
Continue Reading Forest Road 370 closes Monday for the season
On Monday, the Deschutes National Forest says it will close Forest Road 4600-370 for the season.…
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County to close Cascade Lakes Highway
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road (Forest Service Road 21) for the…
Continue Reading State parks to waive parking fees on ‘Green Friday’
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to ditch the shopping bags and lace up their hiking boots to celebrate “Green…
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Oregon mails boat registration renewal notices
The Oregon State Marine Board has mailed out about 37,000 boat registration renewal notices to boaters whose motorboat registration expires on Dec.…
Continue Reading State trail grant advisory panel seeks volunteers
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for three positions on the Recreation Trails Program Grants Advisory…
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Dog caught in steel trap set at Tumalo Reservoir
A Bend resident is warning visitors to beware of steel traps set in the Tumalo Reservoir after her dog became ensnared in one. …
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Deschutes River Trail segment to be closed next week
A section of the Deschutes River Trail near Ryan Ranch on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest temporarily will close…
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USFS sets 2 open houses on wilderness permit fees
The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will host two open houses in November for the public to learn more about the proposed special…
Continue Reading Indian Ford Bridge reopens after lengthy closure
Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the…
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