Sunriver-area residents cleaning up after intense storm topples many trees
The super-cell thunderstorm that hit over the weekend toppled many trees, some that damaged homes and communities all across the High Desert.
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Deschutes River Trail to temporarily close near Ryan Ranch for improvements
Beginning Monday, June 8, a section of the Deschutes River Trail on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will temporarily close for improvements.
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Deschutes National Forest set to reopen campgrounds, in phases
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will begin the first phase of opening campgrounds this Friday. Other campgrounds will open through two more phases.
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Limited camping returns to Oregon state parks
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department released Friday a list of state park campgrounds that are scheduled to open with limited services within the coming days.
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Annual campfire restrictions begin Monday on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Monday, June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook, officials said Wednesday.
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Sharing Oregon waterways when boating: Improving safety, reducing conflict begins with you
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board offers a different message this year heading into Memorial Day weekend, and it’s not just about safety. It’s about courteous behavior and recognizing that everyone on the water impacts each other. Apply the “Golden Rule” and Understand Boating Needs of Others for Safety: Wherever paddlers are,
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Bend Park and Rec cancels river floating rentals, sees surge in river trail users
Big changes this summer if you plan to float the river in Bend because of the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Willamette National Forest to begin phased reopening of recreation sites Friday
Managers of the Willamette National Forest appreciate that recreating in the national forest is important to many people. Starting Friday, they will begin a phased reopening of developed recreation sites.
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Ochoco National Forest to begin reopening recreation sites, campgrounds Friday
Starting Friday, the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland will begin a phased reopening of developed recreation sites that were temporarily closed in March in response to Governor Brown’s executive order.
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Some ODFW wildlife areas reopen to camping
Some Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wildlife areas that allow overnight camping will reopen to camping beginning Wednesday night.
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Deschutes National Forest reopening most day-use sites by holiday weekend
Prior to Memorial Day weekend, the Deschutes National Forest will reopen most developed day-use sites and boat ramps on the national forest.
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Cascade lakes resorts welcoming guests back
Many lakes and resorts are reopening very soon, and with clear roads and no more snow, many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to social distance outside.
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Mt. Bachelor reopens Saturday for passholders only, in limited fashion
In something of a “better late than never” season finale, Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday it will offer a nine-day, limited-access opening for skiers and boarders to existing passholders, starting on Saturday.
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Smith Rock State Park plans limited reopening on Thursday
Smith Rock State Park, the world-renowned, popular climbing and hiking area, will have a limited, partial reopening next Thursday, officials said.
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C.O. guidelines offer how to recreate outdoors safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network encourages local residents to recreate safely. Those who choose to enjoy the sunshine outdoors should follow these recommendations, developed in partnership with recreation leaders from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. BIKING Trail etiquette is as important as ever now.Yield to both hikers and horses on
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Trash, human waste prompt ODF to temporarily close dispersed camping sites
Due to health and safety hazards caused by sanitation issues, all dispersed camping is temporarily closed on Oregon state forests managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, starting Monday, the agency said.
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road opening dates set
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it will open Paulina Lake Road on Friday, May 8, at 6 a.m. and Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 a.m.
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Corps of Engineers eases restrictions at some NW recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District said Thursday it is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington as the first phase in a gradual relaxing of closures at Corps locations.
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5 Oregon boating fatalities so far this spring; officials urge preparation, patience
There have been five boating fatalities on Oregon’s waterways during COVID-19 this spring, and all have two things in common: not wearing life jackets, and cold water, officials said Thursday.
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Deschutes, Willamette forests delay wilderness limited-entry permits until 2021
After much consideration, the Deschutes and Willamette national forests said Thursday they will delay the implementation of the Central Cascades Wilderness limited entry permit system until May of 2021.
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