OSU-Cascades awarded $2 million to monitor national park sites’ ecological data
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Researchers at Oregon State University–Cascades have received a $2 million grant from the National Park Service to monitor and…
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New outdoor fun: High Desert Museum’s E.L. Weigand Ponderosa Playscape set to open with a party
(Update: Adding video and comments from Communication Director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The young and young at heart alike starting Saturday will enjoy…
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BLM’s Priest Hole Recreation Site on the John Day River reopens with 14 new campsites, other upgrades
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Monday it is reopening the Priest Hole Recreation Site on…
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Major improvements at Bend’s Sawyer Park due next year; open house on plans coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project…
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Ochoco National Forest warns public about spring runoff, hazards in wildfire-hit areas
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures rise and spring precipitation increases, the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland…
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Construction set to begin on first phase of West Bend Trails Project; unlikely to impact trail users
After years of planning, the Deschutes National Forest and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are set to begin implementation of the West Bend Trails…
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Central Cascades Wilderness Permit system opens for reservations on April 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests announced Tuesday that reservations for the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit…
Continue ReadingAnnual Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to Redmond
Jillian Fortner reports live at the Sportsmen’s Show REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show is back in Redmond, featuring…
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Central Oregon’s state parks face record visitation and rising costs
Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million estimated visits last…
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Tree well, safety top of mind in snow sports community following tragedy at Mt. Bachelor
Following Monday’s tree well tragedy at Mt. Bachelor, winter safety is at the top of experienced skiers’ minds, like Dan McGarigle, the owner of…
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Oregon State Parks hiring more than 200 seasonal rangers, ranger assistants
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks will hire more than 200 seasonal rangers and ranger assistants for positions across the state for the 2025…
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Check out the Cabin Fever Expo in Redmond this weekend
The Cabin Fever Expo is happening January 24-26th at at the Deschutes County…
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Forest Service offers fee-free day in honor of MLK National Day of Service
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington…
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Big changes coming to trails west of Bend: USFS plans miles of new trails, reroutes and removal of unauthorized trails
The Deschutes National Forest has signed the final decision for the West Bend Trails Project on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District west of…
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Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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Mt. Bachelor throws itself a 67th birthday party, with everyone invited, as a strong start to the season continues
Off the start of an early, stellar season, Mt. Bachelor celebrated its 67th birthday in style on Thursday – with a party for all, on the slopes of…
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‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’: Discover your Forest, Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor offer fun winter outings
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and Mt. Bachelor invite you to discover your national…
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Oregon State Parks offer guided First Day Hikes Jan. 1 at 30 parks across the state, three in Central Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a sunset hike along the coast or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, First Day Hikes has a hike…
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Gift the outdoors: ODFW’s 2025 opportunities to get outside, support conservation now on sale
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — All 2025 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife products, including hunting and fishing licenses, wildlife area parking…
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Oregon State Parks offer $5 off annual parking permits during December, before fees rise in 2025
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale during December.…
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