Statewide trails advisory committee seeks new member
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Hiking Representative on the Recreational…
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State grant to help fund long-awaited river access upgrades at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
Access to the Deschutes River for kayakers and river floaters is about to get better in the Old Mill area. A grant will help fund the long-awaited…
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Oregon State Marine Board approves $300,000 grant to Bend Park & Rec District for Miller’s Landing boat launch
The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly hybrid meeting in Astoria and online last week and approved several statewide boating facility…
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Bend off-road overland vehicle-maker EarthCruiser shuts down, cites ‘changing market dynamics,’ economic issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – EarthCruiser USA, LLC, a leading manufacturer of off-road expedition vehicles, announced Wednesday that it has ceased operations…
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Oregon State Marine Board urges river boaters to scout ahead, keep a sharp lookout for obstructions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heavy wind and rain from winter storms cause trees to plunge into Oregon rivers. Trees become obstructions, a risk for all…
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Race prompts temporary closure of portions of Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portions of the Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area will be closed Saturday for the Technical Endurance…
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Bend’s latest sign of the season: Road to the summit of Pilot Butte reopens Monday morning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday it will open the gate to the Pilot Butte summit road at 10 a.m. on…
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‘They’re growing up here at the resort’: Mt. Bachelor day care now year-round, with reduced rates for employees
Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday that effective immediately, its day care service will be open year-round, catering to both employees and visitors to…
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Visit Central Oregon awards $450,000 to 15 tourism-related projects through Central Oregon Future Fund
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Central Oregon announced Thursday that 15 recipients will be awarded a total of $450,000 in grant money as part of…
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Phil’s Trailhead parking lot to close for at least a week for maintenance work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, the Deschutes National Forest road crew plans to conduct maintenance on the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot.…
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Annual marine law enforcement training set to return to Lake Billy Chinook for 2 weeks
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board will conduct its annual marine law enforcement training on Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson…
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Deschutes Land Trust announces the launch of this year’s Nature Kids and free hike series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday the start of its 2024 Walk + Hike series. From April-October, Land Trust volunteer…
Continue Reading Oregon river trip planning just got easier
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon river information is now more accessible than ever on the National Rivers Project’s recreational river map. In…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition to open application period for small project grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced Tuesday their 2024 Small Project Grant application period opens next week for…
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Oregon coast angler may have caught world-record monkeyface prickleback (a what?)
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – April Fool’s Day was no joke for Oregon angler Rebecca Jones when she caught a monkeyface prickleback weighing 4.8 pounds…
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Tweaks made, numbers up, views shared as Central Cascades Wilderness Permit system opens for season’s reservations
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests opened this year’s reservations for the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit system on Tuesday. The…
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Pile burning conducted at Skull Hollow Campground after trailhead expansion, other improvements
(Update: Adding photo, burn takes place) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -— Firefighters from the Ochoco National Forest ignited piles of woody debris at…
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Scenic, winding McKenzie Pass Highway about to get 15-mile repaving; ODOT’s plea is for all to stay out, for safety’s sake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonally popular, winding and historic McKenzie Pass Highway (state Highway 242) is being cleared of winter snow as…
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Bend’s Rugged Thread Outerwear Repair makes the save on everything from backpacks to dog carriers
Bend’s Rugged Thread Outerwear Repair has been busy fixing Central Oregonians’ outdoor gear for more than a dozen years, helping save not just…
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Registration deadline approaching for Oregon Parks Forever’s Bob Ross-inspired Happy Little (Virtual) 5K
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inspired by American painter and PBS television personality Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors, registration for Oregon Parks…
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