Temporary closure planned for section of Suttle Lake Loop Trail
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ — The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it will temporarily close a section of the Suttle Lake Loop Trail next week to…
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Visit Bend awards 9 Sustainability Fund grants totaling $1.45 million for tourism-related projects
Visit Bend’s Board of Directors has approved nine grants totaling $1.45 million for a wide variety of tourism-related projects around Central…
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Deschutes National Forest trims Cedar Creek Fire closure; campgrounds, Cascade Lakes Highway reopen Saturday
Some campgrounds west of highway remain closed; 121,000-acre fire now 38% contained BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance to celebrate 30th anniversary with ‘weekend extravaganza’
This year, the nonprofit mountain bike trails organization Central Oregon Trail Alliance is pleased to announce the celebration of its 30th…
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Rise in avian flu expected during fall migration; ODFW urges waterfowl hunters to take precautions
With many duck and goose seasons set to open Saturday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday that waterfowl hunters should be…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers seek public’s help to identify elk poaching subjects near Tumalo
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers sought the public’s help Monday to identify two people in a recent elk-poaching case on private…
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Summer recreation season winds down across Deschutes National Forest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer operations and facilities across the Deschutes National Forest have started to close for the 2022 season. Lava Lands…
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Rimrock Trailhead, adjacent area west of Bend closing weekdays for mowing operations
Beginning next week, the Rimrock Trailhead west of Bend and all trails leading east from the Meadow Day Use Area will be closed on weekdays for…
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Deschutes, Ochoco forests, Crooked River Grassland to begin recreation surveys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next year, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will be conducting…
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Phil’s Trail set to reopen, portion of Ben’s Trail closing amid Forest Service vegetation project
Trail closures in the West Bend area south of Skyliners Road will shift as vegetation management work progresses through the area, the Deschutes…
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Drought, low water prompt ODFW to close fishing in Crooked River, Ochoco Creek until at least Oct. 31
Due to ongoing drought and low water, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing fishing in the Crooked River and Ochoco…
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Forest Service closing another part of Storm King Trail for public safety during mowing work
Mowing operations are planned adjacent to a portion of the Storm King Trail, located west of Bend. An additional segment of the trail will be closed…
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E. Oregon illegal hunting guides forfeit mules, other gear after multi-state investigation, guilty pleas
Two Oregon men convicted of illegally guiding hunters in Wallowa County forfeited mules and gear, among other penalties, following a multi-state…
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Oregon Marine Board hosting ‘meet and greet’ open houses with boaters; Oct. 12 in Redmond
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board invites recreational boaters and others interested in the agency’s work to gather and engage…
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Haystack Reservoir to be drained for gate maintenance; gamefish limits, gear restrictions lifted
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to the upcoming draining of Haystack Reservoir for gate maintenance, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has lifted…
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Road crew to conduct pavement patching on FS Road 4260 near Twin Lakes, Wickiup Reservoir
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew will be repairing the pavement edges and patching potholes on Forest Service Road (FSR)…
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Know Before You Go: Labor Day safety tips for your national forests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)— Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, and a busy weekend for visits to national forests in the Pacific Northwest.…
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Forest Service seeking members for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are recruiting additional members interested in serving on…
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Every new class of fourth-graders eligible for Every Kid Outdoors, free family access to public lands
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ)  — Back-to-school season means a new class of fourth graders will soon be eligible to enroll in Every Kid Outdoors, a…
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Oregon State Marine Board offers some reminders for fun, safe boating over Labor Day weekend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend traditions are rooted in the outdoors, and to keep things fun and safe, the Oregon State Marine Board…
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