SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks is not just a beautiful place to visit – it’s also a spectacular place to work. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting 250 seasonal park rangers and assistants for positions across the state that range anywhere from four to nine months. The peak season is from April
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Do you have a love of hunting and passion for wildlife conservation? If so, consider applying to serve as a Hunter Representative on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s statewide Access & Habitat Board. ODFW is accepting applications to fill the position through March 29, 2024. Individuals with knowledge and experience
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As the winter recreation season continues and parts of the Pacific Northwest Region remain blanketed with snow and ice, the Forest Service is urging all visitors to prioritize their safety and preparedness when participating in outdoor activities. The allure of snowy landscapes, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and other winter sports draw countless
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(Update: Matthew Draxton adding video and comment from Cascade East Transit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Presidents Weekend beginning with fresh powder, CET shuttles offer a great alternative to those trying to reach the mountain who don’t want to drive in the conditions or even may want to save gas. It is $7 one way,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it plans to update temporary trail closures within the trails network west of Bend due to operations to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest resiliency in the wildland-urban interface. Beginning Monday, February 19, the following trail segment will be closed: COD – Closed Monday through
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon State Marine Board is recruiting six representatives for the Guide Advisory Committee. The positions will be individuals who are members of organizations that represent or include outfitters and guides, along with a public member representing charter boats. The 12-member committee provides advice and recommendations to the Marine Board on various matters
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make fishing part of your President’s Day weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Two-Rod Validation or Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation/Tag) are
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The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public scoping period Friday to seek input on the Horse Ridge Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project, an effort to establish an official trail system at the popular mountain biking area, about 13 miles southeast of Bend.
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Wildlife, landscapes, mountain vistas – the wonderful sights to see on the High Desert are seemingly endless. Share your great photos with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has seen an influx of snow this month. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot as people woke up bright and early Saturday, ready to strap their on boots and hop on a lift. “Seeing snow come down in January of this month has been so exciting,” Lauren Burke, Mt. Bachelor’s
Continue Reading SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is seeking participants for its Boater Survey, formerly known as the “Triennial Survey of Boat Use.” Did you go fishing, crabbing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, drift boating, stand-up paddleboarding, cruising, sailing, or enjoy towed watersports, or any other activity from July through December? Then you’re a
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Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone led a community gathering at The Door in Sunriver Tuesday evening, to hear resident concerns about hunting near homes, and to establish first steps in what can be done.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service will waive most fees for day-use sites on national forests in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Bureau of Land Management will have a fee-free day as well. This initiative is part of the recognition of Martin Luther King,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The heavier snow skiers and snowboarders have been waiting, even praying for has arrived this weekend, allowing Hoodoo Ski Area to announce it’ll open for the season next Wednesday. It also allowed Mt. Bachelor to open its Outback Express for the season Saturday, followed by some challenging conditions Sunday. Hoodoo Ski
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Philip Sangue of Bend and his 11-year-old son, Jayden, were feeling on top of the world recently when they climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro is a 19,341-foot-tall dormant volcano, located in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single
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The warmer winter so far this year has been affecting the snowpack and operations at Mt. Bachelor and other area ski resorts.
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Visit Bend announced recently that it has won the 2023 Leave No Trace Destination of the Year Award, which recognizes a tourism entity that embodies what it means to lead, promote, educate and advocate for responsible recreation and visitation practices.
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was called out Wednesday to help two Salem-area men whose car became disabled on Tuesday, stranding them deep in the Ochoco Mountains, and who spent the night in the woods, then walked three miles to get cellphone coverage.
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to begin ignitions as early as Tuesday of landing piles north of Cascade Lakes Highway, west of Phil’s Trailhead and east of Virginia Meissner Sno-Park and trail system. Firefighters will continue ignitions through the week as conditions are favorable. Smoke and flames may be visible from Skyliners Road and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for two representatives for the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee. The positions will represent a law enforcement agency and an emergency medical service provider. The 17-member committee reviews safety features of all classes of off-highway vehicles, reviews accidents and fatalities resulting from all-terrain vehicle
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