Fish, clam and crab for free during Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend June 3-4
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)— Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend of June, the Oregon Department…
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Deschutes County road crews clear snow, reopen Cascade Lakes Highway, just days before holiday weekend
Just days before the big holiday weekend, Deschutes County road crews reopened the Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday morning, but drivers were warned…
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Late, heavy snow means 20 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open in time for Memorial Day weekend
This winter’s deep snowpack will delay the opening of 20 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial Day weekend, officials said…
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Free camping, day-use, activities to celebrate State Parks Day on June 3
Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks on Saturday, June 3, as well as special…
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Mowing operations next week to close part of Peter Skene Ogden Trail on Deschutes National Forest
Mowing operations are planned next week for Deschutes National Forest lands adjacent to the Peter Skene Ogden Trail, resulting in closure of a…
Continue Reading Monty, Perry South Campgrounds to close for pre-season maintenance, hazard tree removal
Monty and Perry South Campgrounds will close for pre-season maintenance and hazard tree removal in the coming weeks, the Deschutes National Forest…
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ODFW Salmon, Trout Advisory Committee to meet May 18-19 in Sisters and online, tour projects
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODFW’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee will meet in person at the Best Western Ponderosa…
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Driver, 86, stranded in snow leaves vehicle, prompting Crook County SAR’s 21st mission of 2023
An 86-year-old woman who became stranded in the snow in the Big Summit Prairie area and decided to take a long walk for help was rescued in…
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As boating season ramps up, OSP to conduct voluntary vessel inspections around Oregon
In preparation for the boating season, your Oregon State Police will be conducting voluntary vessel inspections across Oregon. These inspections are…
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More time on the line this year for the Northern Pike Minnow Sport Reward Fishery Program
A new app allows anglers to bypass the registration station so they can spend more time and earn more money for reeling in voracious salmon-eating…
Continue Reading ODFW Access & Habitat Board seeks C.O. hunter, landowner representatives for Access & Habitat council
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Access and Habitat board is looking to fill regional council vacancies in areas of Central and Eastern…
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Smith Rock volunteers gather for 30th annual ‘Spring Thing’ to preserve park’s natural beauty
It was the 30th annual “Spring Thing” event at Smith Rock State Park on Saturday. It’s put on by the non-profit Smith Rock Group, which helps…
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COTA’s next project to assess Bend mountain bike trails’ accessibility for adaptive riders
The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced an upcoming trail assessment project to increase mountain bike trail accessibility for riders of…
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Ochoco National Forest pulls the plug on disputed Lemon Gulch Trails Project
The Ochoco National Forest has issued a final Environmental Assessment and identified a Preferred Alternative for the Lemon Gulch Trails Project.…
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‘It really fit with the family’: Twin Lakes Resort is sold, reopens for season under new management
Twin Lakes Resort in Central Oregon has been sold, and opened to the public under new management last week for this year’s season.…
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BLM Lakeview District urges traveler caution as snowmelt causes muddy, flooded public roads
 The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District is advising travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution, as spring snowmelt has…
Continue Reading Two Central Oregon volunteers among six honored by US Forest Service NW Region
The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region announced the region’s 2022 Volunteer and Service Award nominees this week. A total of six…
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RendezVan returns to snowy Mt. Bachelor this week
RendezVan is the celebration of Mt. Bachelor’s amazing community of RVers, campers, and van-lifers who make the annual pilgrimage to the resort in…
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BLM OKs plan to acquire 4,000 acres on John Day River in north-central Oregon for recreation, hunting, habitat
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management approved a plan this month to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land along the John…
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BPRD, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council complete Riverbend Park access project; trail section reopens
The Bend Park and Recreation District and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council celebrated Monday the completion of a project at Riverbend Park that…
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