‘Really great’: Fair weather leads to more winter fishing in Central Oregon
With Wednesday being one of many pretty nice winter days in Central Oregon this year, Bend angler Zack Tickler was out on the water — again.
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New SE Bend park to feature BPRD’s first ‘sprayground,’ wide array of features
A new community park has broken ground in southeast Bend that will have a wide variety of features, from an event pavilion and off-leash area for dogs to the Bend Park and Rec District’s first “sprayground” water feature.
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‘Intense’: Those looking to enjoy C.O. snow find heavy traffic on way to hot spots
As eager snow-goers in Central Oregon made their way up toward Mt. Bachelor Tuesday morning, many became stuck in a long line of traffic.
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C.O. seeing high avalanche danger: How you can stay safe
Recent heavy snowfall and wind has made for dangerous avalanche conditions in the Central Oregon Cascades.
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USFS: New wilderness permits aim to curb impacts of crowds
If you plan on hiking in the Cascades wilderness areas this summer, you might need to register for a permit ahead of time.
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It’s Free Fishing Weekend across Oregon
Make fishing part of your Presidents Day weekend/Valentine’s Day plans. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14.
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Forest Service to waive fees at day-use recreation sites in honor of Presidents’ Day
The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Feb. 15, in honor of Presidents’ Day.
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Wyden, Merkley intro bill to add 4,700 miles in Oregon to Wild and Scenic Rivers
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Wednesday introduced the River Democracy Act to add nearly 4,700 miles of rivers and streams in Oregon to the national Wild and Scenic Rivers system – the largest such effort in our nation’s history.
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Bend Endurance Academy leader wants all kids to be able to enjoy outdoor sports
Climbing Smith Rock, skiing at Mt. Bachelor and biking down the Crooked River Canyon are all activities that make Central Oregon unique.
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BLM begins annual C.O. closures to protect birds of prey during nesting
The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District said Monday it has started implementing its series of annual wildlife closures to protect several birds of prey species during sensitive nesting periods.
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State adopts rules for ‘slow no-wake’ zone at Prineville Reservoir
The Oregon State Marine Board has adopted rules for a slow no-wake zone on Prineville Reservoir.
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Oregon’s Crater, Waldo lakes designated ‘Outstanding Resource Waters’
Two remarkably clear and internationally known bodies of water in Oregon – Crater Lake and Waldo Lake – now have additional state protections, after action taken Thursday by the Environmental Quality Commission.
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Applicants sought for free girls’ summer wilderness science ed expeditions
Inspiring Girls Expeditions, which offers free, 12-day wilderness science leadership and learning adventures for high school girls, is seeking applicants for its summer 2021 expeditions.
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C. Oregon hunters boost reward to $3,500 in Sisters-area elk poaching case
The Oregon Hunters Association’s Bend and Redmond chapters said Friday they have each pledged $1,000 to boost the reward for information leading to an arrest in the recent case of three elk killed and mostly wasted near Sisters, bringing the total reward offered to $3,500.
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Oregon state parks expanding reservation window to six months
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will accept new reservations from one day to six months out, starting Thursday, the agency said Monday.
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Hunters have offered up $2,500 in additional reward money for information regarding three elk poached in late October east of Sisters. The reward now stands at $3,000 for information leading to a citation related to the bull, cow and spike elk carcasses left to waste.
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Oregon state parks whale-watching, First Day Hikes to continue
This year’s winter whale-watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes won’t be led by rangers or volunteers.
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Discover Your Forest, Mt. Bachelor interpretive programs canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, staff and volunteer safety concerns, and in light of the increasing spread of COVID-19, Mt. Bachelor and Discover Your Forest leadership, in consultation with our National Forest partners, have made the difficult decision to cancel interpretive programs at the mountain this season.
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Mt. Bachelor opening day arrives with snow, sun and pandemic, parking changes
As skiers and snowboarders made their way to Mt. Bachelor on Monday, opening day for pass-holders, they no doubt noticed some changes on the sunny slopes, like signs telling riders to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
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Colorful street art galore is the goal of new project for Redmond walking tunnel
One walking tunnel in Redmond is about to become a lot more colorful, again.
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