BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew will be repairing the pavement edges and patching potholes on Forest Service Road (FSR) 4260 which provides access to North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake and the northeastern side of Wickiup Reservoir. The work is slated to begin Wednesday and tentatively last through the week.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)— Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, and a busy weekend for visits to national forests in the Pacific Northwest. That’s why Forest Service officials urge everyone to “know before you go” and come equipped with the information and supplies you’ll need to respond to an emergency, or to prevent one.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are recruiting additional members interested in serving on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. The council, established under the National Trails System Act, provides recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture through the Chief of the Forest Service about matters
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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 federal program which provides up to a year of free access to national forests, national parks and other public lands for fourth-grade students and their families. Beginning Sept. 1, fourth graders,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend traditions are rooted in the outdoors, and to keep things fun and safe, the Oregon State Marine Board suggests taking the time to plan your on-water getaway with the following tips: Wear your life jacket. Each boat (including canoes and kayaks, inflatable boats, and stand up paddleboards) must have
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Thinning operations will close segments of the Tyler’s Traverse, Royal Flush, Duodenum trails and Forest Service Road 4130 for public and operator safety, officials said Wednesday.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two positions on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee are now open for volunteers to apply. The committee is recruiting for one member to represent the interests of people with disabilities and one member to represent members of an historically underrepresented community or tribal government. The OORC evaluates, scores and ranks project
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -=- On Wednesday, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest plans to unlock the gate at Todd Lake to open Forest Service Road 370, which provides driving access to popular Three Sisters Wilderness trailheads, including the Broken Top Trailhead. Forest Road 370 is a very rough road with sections
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Staffing challenges these days aren’t limited to cities — they happen in the woods, too, and can have just as unfortunate an impact on relaxing activities, such as camping.
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Due to staffing challenges, three popular campgrounds in the Three Creek Lake area of the Sisters Ranger District have moved from reservable campsites to being available only as first-come, first-served, the Deschutes National Forest announced Monday.
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If you’ve ever lost something in the Deschutes River … you may have a chance at getting it back.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In early 2022, the Deschutes Trails Coalition proposed to Deschutes County commissioners to invest a portion of Transient Room Tax funds* to support trails and trail-related infrastructure throughout Deschutes County. Commissioners unanimously voted to contribute $600,000 of TRT funds toward this purpose. The DTC used these funds to develop the Deschutes
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Join Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife district staff at one of 19 annual big game regulation meetings happening around the state in July, including July 11 in Redmond. District wildlife biologists will present proposed statewide and local changes to the 2023 hunting seasons, answer questions and ask for attendees’ feedback.
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Santiam Horse Camp in the Santiam State Forest reopens to campers Friday, and opportunities to book reservations opened Monday.
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Starting Monday, thinning operations will close Tiddlywinks Trail between Wanoga Sno-Park and the junction with Forest Service Road 4613 for public and operator safety during thinning operations, the Deschutes National Forest said Friday.
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following USDA’s announcement of $503 million in new funding for conservation and outdoor projects in fiscal year 2022 through the Great American Outdoors Act, the Forest Service’s total investment in addressing the deferred maintenance backlog on Washington and Oregon national forests is $54 million for 72 projects during the first two
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A week from Saturday, if all goes as planned, Bend Park and Rec’s Whitewater Park will open back up for surfers for the first time since a teen’s tragic death this spring. But not without numerous changes, including more signs, webcam modifications, a strong recommendation for helmets and personal flotation devices, and a ban on leashes.
Continue Reading MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend, thousands are expected to take part in the “Gambler 500” around the Crooked River National Grassland. The event is an adventure challenge to clean up trash sites across public lands in the area. This weekend will be a great opportunity for community members to
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Connect with the outdoors this Saturday, June 11, when the U.S. Forest Service waives fees at recreation sites designed for day-use on National Get Outdoors Day! National Get Outdoors Day (or “GO Day”) is an annual event that encourages healthy, active outdoor fun by introducing children and first-time participants to outdoor
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As a result of low water levels at East Lake, Crescent Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, the Forest Service said Friday it will not be installing a number of docks this season.
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