Mt. Bachelor sets snowfall record, stresses safety amid ‘extreme’ tree well danger
In a month’s time, Mount Bachelor has gone from having no snow on the ground to setting a record for the most snowfall in a few days, thus raising…
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Two snowmobile trails closed west of Sunriver for logging, restoration work
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it is temporarily closing portions of two snowmobile trails west of Sunriver to allow logging and…
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Mt. Bachelor offers ‘Play Forever Free’ designated lift tickets on Wednesdays all month
To mark the new year, Mt. Bachelor announced Monday it will offer “Play Forever Free Wednesdays” this month, with free access on designated…
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Oregon State Parks set to start charging out-of-state campers more for RV sites
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will begin charging out-of-state residents 25% more for RV sites for stays beginning Saturday, Jan. 1, as…
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Mt. Bachelor adds lift ticket ‘pick-up box’ in Old Mill, making for quicker trip to the lifts
Skiers and snowboarders making the trek to Mt. Bachelor now have a touchless way to pick up pre-purchased lift passes before even leaving Bend,…
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Fishing closures extended for Columbia River, tributaries to protect record-low steelhead run
Fishing for steelhead will remain closed into next year for the mainstem Columbia from The Dalles Dam upstream to the Oregon-Washington border and in…
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BLM plans change in releasing John Day River boater permits
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office said Friday it soon will change how boater permits are released…
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Sisters Trail Alliance wins National Wild and Scenic River stewardship award
The Deschutes National Forest will host a short ceremony Friday honoring the members of the Sisters Trail Alliance who won this year’s National…
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‘Discover Your Forest’ winter programs return to Mt. Bachelor
Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Forest Service in Central Oregon, will once again be offering winter interpretive programs in…
Continue Reading Oregon state parks offer free parking for First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
Guided 2022 First Day Hikes are set for several state parks on Jan. 1, 2022 and the normal $5 day-use parking fee is waived for the 25 parks that…
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Hoodoo set to open Friday, outlines Winter Break, regular schedules
Hoodoo Ski Area will open its 2021-22 season this Friday, Dec. 17. Guests can see the daily Hoodoo operating schedule…
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway…
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USFS closing driving access to Tumalo Falls, Three Creek Lake and Crescent Lake due to snowfall
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will close three Forest Service roads this week due to recent and expected…
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Mt. Bachelor gears up for long-awaited opening day on Monday
The long wait for Central Oregon skiers and riders is finally…
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Hunters note rapid decline in C.O. deer and elk population; poachers and predators factors
Hunting season is over. and hunters are concerned deer and elk in Central Oregon are not around like they used to be. Elk and deep populations are…
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No snow, no go: Mt. Bachelor’s opening postponed again — this time, no firm date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Old Man Winter is taking his time to show up this year in the Cascades, and that unfortunately means more waiting for Mt.…
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Oregon State Parks annual parking permits get new designs, are $5 off in December
Spice up your holiday gift giving this season by selecting from three new parking permit designs. The new permit hangtag designs feature the…
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Deschutes National Forest modifies trail closures west of Bend
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it has modified temporary closures on portions of trails within the greater West Bend trails…
Continue Reading Free parking at Oregon state parks on ‘Green Friday’ Nov. 26
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside for some fresh air the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.…
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Smith Rock State Park due to gain new visitor center, parking/traffic improvements
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved an initial list of park capital improvement projects Wednesday, to be funded by new general…
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