With significant snow forecast this week in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest will close the gate on Forest Road 16 outside of Sisters near Three Creek Sno-Park and the gate to Tumalo Falls outside of Bend for the season on Tuesday.
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The lifts at Mt. Bachelor are moving, the ramps and trails are ready — but none of that matters, if there isn’t any snow.
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It’s easy to #OptOutside in Oregon on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving—you can fish, crab or clam for free anywhere in the state!
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Beginning in 2020, Cultus Lake’s Little Cove, Big Cove and West Cultus Boat-in Campgrounds will require a reservation in order to camp during the facilities’ operational season. the U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday.
Continue Reading On Monday, the Deschutes National Forest says it will close Forest Road 4600-370 for the season.
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to ditch the shopping bags and lace up their hiking boots to celebrate “Green Friday” on Nov. 29. OPRD will waive day-use parking fees that day in 25 state parks across Oregon.
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The Oregon State Marine Board has mailed out about 37,000 boat registration renewal notices to boaters whose motorboat registration expires on Dec. 31.
Continue Reading The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for three positions on the Recreation Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee.
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will share with the public the latest draft updates to the Master Plan for Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Bend Park and Recreation District Office, 799 Southwest Columbia St., Bend. During the meeting OPRD park planners will present an overview
Continue Reading(Update: Adding video, ODFW comments) A Bend resident is warning visitors to beware of steel traps set in the Tumalo Reservoir after her dog became ensnared in one. Shera Felde told NewsChannel 21 Tuesday she was horseback riding Monday morning at the reservoir, accompanied by one of her dogs in an area close to her
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A Bend resident is warning visitors to beware of steel traps set in the Tumalo Reservoir after her dog became ensnared in one.
Continue ReadingThe Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take and waste of a doe mule deer east of Powell Butte on Valley View Road. The doe mule deer was shot last Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:44 a.m. Anyone with information regarding this case is
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A section of the Deschutes River Trail near Ryan Ranch on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest temporarily will close temporarily next week for stream bank and trail work, officials said Friday. The section of trail between Dillon Falls Boat Ramp and Slough Camp will be closed during the week to
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The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will host two open houses in November for the public to learn more about the proposed special recreation permit fee structure for the limited-entry system being implemented next year in the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas. The public comment period for the proposed special
Continue Reading Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the Sisters Tie Trail. A Forest Service contractor replaced the old bridge with a new one in early October. The original bridge was condemned in 2013 and removed in 2015 due to rot.
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Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the Sisters Tie Trail. A Forest Service contractor replaced the old bridge with a new one in early October. The original bridge was condemned in 2013 and removed in 2015 due to rot.
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As we head toward winter, Deschutes National Forest rangers are still working to protect our forests from wildfires — at times, by setting them ablaze. A 78-acre prescribed fire as set Tuesday at Shevlin Park, and a public tour was held to let community members learn more about prescribed fires. In an effort to maintain
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Columbia County authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a hunting accident Saturday morning as a 63-year-old Portland man. Sheriff’s deputies were called around 9:30 a.m. to a shooting reported as a hunting accident, Oregon State Police, as well as St. Helens and Scappoose police, also responded to the scene. When law enforcement arrived, other
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Forest Service spokeswoman) The Deschutes and Willamette national forests said Tuesday they are seeking public input on proposed $3 day-use and $5 overnight special recreation permit fees as part of the new summer limited entry system for day and overnight use in three Central Cascades wilderness areas. The limited entry
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