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)…
Continue Reading Senior Fishing Derby returns to Walton Lake next week
The Ochoco National Forest will be hosting the 28th Annual Ochoco National Forest Senior Fishing Derby on Wednesday, July 26. The derby provides a…
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Two-day trail closure this week on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails for work ahead of thinning operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-day closure is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails segments leaving from Phil’s Trailhead…
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NE Oregon campground, closed due to bear in area, reopen after weeks without sightings
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest announced Friday that Pittsburg Landing Campground, closed due to conflicts with an adult bear hanging out in the…
Continue Reading FS Road 16 reconstruction taking extra week; reopening to Three Creek Lake now set for July 28
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the non-paved portion of Forest…
Continue Reading ODFW to host online, in-person public meetings on 2024 Big Game Hunting Regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of public meetings this month, with district wildlife biologists…
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OPRD seeks public comments on adding new Smith Rock State Park master plan to state list
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has proposed adding the newly adopted Smith Rock Master Plan to the Oregon Administrative Rules that cover…
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