Two more miles of Columbia River Gorge state trail open to public
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – State, federal and local partners helped dedicate two additional miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway State…
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BLM seeks public input on plans for new parking lot, trails at ‘well-loved’ Cline Buttes Recreational Area
The Bureau of Land Management said Friday it’s seeking public input on the Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project, plans for a new…
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Statewide trails advisory committee seeks to fill 2 vacancies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for two positions on the Recreational Trails Program Grants…
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4,000-acre BLM acquisition expands public recreation opportunities along lower John Day River
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management recently acquired about 4,000 acres of property along the lower John Day Wild and Scenic…
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BLM installs solar-powered cashless fee collection kiosks at two Lower Deschutes campgrounds
The Bureau of Land Management has installed solar-powered Remote Off-Grid Kiosks that are designed to process card payments instead of cash at the…
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Deschutes National Forest seeks public comment on six projects proposed by Mt. Bachelor
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is seeking public comments on six projects proposed by Mt. Bachelor, from…
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Out & About: Despite all that smoke, the High Desert’s natural beauty abounds
It’s been a challenging few weeks for High Desert residents coping with wildfire smoke, and no doubt for the animals as well. But we still have…
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Forest Road 42 on Ochoco National Forest to close Aug. 28 through November for road reconstruction
Beginning Monday, August 28, a section of Forest Service Road 42 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed through November for road maintenance…
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Deschutes, Umatilla rivers to remain open to steelhead fishing this fall, ODFW says
One of the most popular rivers to fish in the West, the lower Deschutes, will remain open for steelhead fishing this fall, as enough unmarked…
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BLM presents national volunteer award to Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area
The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday awarded the Friends and Neighbors of Deschutes Canyon Area the “Group Excellence” national volunteer…
Continue Reading Black Rock Pit on Crescent Ranger District closed to public access through Oct. 31
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Black Rock Pit located on the Crescent Ranger District, five miles northwest of Crescent along Forest Service Road…
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Smith Rock footbridge replacement project to close popular trails for up to 6 weeks
Bola Gbadebo visited Smith Rock State Park, where several popular trails won’t be accessible for up to six weeks while an aging footbridge is…
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Bend nonprofit Dirty Freehub marks 10 years of creating route guides for gravel cycling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dirty Freehub, a Bend-based 20+ employee and volunteer based nonprofit organization that creates route guides for gravel…
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Smith Rock about to get new, wider footbridge; construction closure to limit access for up to 6 weeks
Smith Rock State Park is slated to get a new, wider pedestrian bridge this summer and fall, which means there will be no bridge access for up to six…
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ODFW: Register now for free pheasant hunts for youth hunters in September; one set for Madras
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the…
Continue Reading Forest Service unlocks gate to open Forest Road 370 at Todd Lake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest unlocked the gate at Todd Lake to open Forest…
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Debate continues over whether to allow pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on Forest Service singletrack trails
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of e-bikes on all of its trails, which means its illegal to ride e-bikes on the Bend area’s popular…
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Interior Dept. marks Great American Outdoors Act anniversary with fee-free day on public lands
WASHINGTON — On Friday, August 4, the Department of the Interior will commemorate the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American…
Continue Reading Lower Deschutes to stay open for steelhead fishing until at least Sept. after key threshold met
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — The popular Lower Deschutes River will remain open by permanent rule for steelhead fishing through at least Sept. 14…
Continue Reading Sisters Ranger District opens public comment period on trail expansion, realignment project
The Sister Ranger District has released initial details and is seeking public comment on the proposed Sisters Trail Additions and Realignments (STAR)…
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