The Deschutes National Forest is implementing and shifting trail closures in areas west of Bend and near Sunriver as vegetation management work progresses. Trails are closed for public and operator safety during operations.
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The Deschutes National Forest said Friday its recreation staff recently assessed the condition of the Edison Snow Shelter near Edison Sno-Park and determined that the structure’s integrity has declined in recent seasons to the point it needs to be closed for public safety this winter.
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The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it recently completed a multi-phase reconstruction and enhancement project for the Wyeth Boat Launch, entrance road and parking area.
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The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest on Friday closed the gate at Todd Lake and also closed Forest Service Road 4600-370 to Forest Service Road 4601, which provides driving access to popular Three Sisters Wilderness trailheads, including the Broken Top Trailhead.
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The Deschutes National Forest on Friday reduced the forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire, opening up a portion of the area around Cultus Lake and all of Davis Lake.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ — The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it will temporarily close a section of the Suttle Lake Loop Trail next week to provide for public safety while contractors conduct tree-removal work as part of the Suttle Lake Vegetation Management Project. Starting next Monday, October 24, the Suttle Lake Loop Trail will be closed
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Visit Bend’s Board of Directors has approved nine grants totaling $1.45 million for a wide variety of tourism-related projects around Central Oregon.
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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 on the Deschutes National Forest will be reduced Saturday, opening up the Cascade Lakes Highway. The forest closure will be adjusted at 12:01 a.m., opening up recreation areas on the eastern
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This year, the nonprofit mountain bike trails organization Central Oregon Trail Alliance is pleased to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary. To commemorate this achievement, COTA is hosting a weekend-long extravaganza packed with festivities!
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With many duck and goose seasons set to open Saturday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday that waterfowl hunters should be aware that Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) has been circulating in wild birds in North America since last December.
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Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers sought the public’s help Monday to identify two people in a recent elk-poaching case on private property near Tumalo.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer operations and facilities across the Deschutes National Forest have started to close for the 2022 season. Lava Lands Visitor Center is open for its final week and will close for the season on Sunday, October 9. Additionally, Paulina Peak Road in the Newberry Caldera is slated to close on Wednesday,
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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 public and operator safety while contractors mow and masticate the area, which can cause large debris to fly toward these trails.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next year, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will be conducting “National Visitor Use Monitoring,” a standardized survey process utilized by the Forest Service nationwide to collect traffic and visitation data. Beginning Oct. 1 and running through Sept. 30, 2023, contracted employees will be
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Trail closures in the West Bend area south of Skyliners Road will shift as vegetation management work progresses through the area, the Deschutes National Forest said Monday. Trails are closed for public and operator safety during operations.
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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 Creek from Saturday until at least Oct. 31.
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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 for public and operator safety during operations, the Deschutes National Forest said Thursday.
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Two Oregon men convicted of illegally guiding hunters in Wallowa County forfeited mules and gear, among other penalties, following a multi-state investigation, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board invites recreational boaters and others interested in the agency’s work to gather and engage with staff in a city near you. To better understand the needs of boaters around the state, share resources available to boaters, and gather input on the agency’s direction, staff are hosting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to the upcoming draining of Haystack Reservoir for gate maintenance, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has lifted all size limits and daily bag limits for all species of fish as well as gear restrictions from Friday, Sept. 16 through Nov. 30. Draining of the reservoir, located near the town
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