Cedar Creek Fire’s size trimmed a bit, to 125k acres; now 75% contained
The Deschutes National Forest as of Tuesday has further reduced the temporary emergency closure area implemented as a result of the Cedar Creek…
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Mt. Bachelor pushes back season opening to next week, still plans ‘Thanks-jibbing’ holiday weekend activities
Mt. Bachelor announced Tuesday it will be offering some limited “Thanks-jibbing” activities this weekend, not a full season opening on Friday as…
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Jefferson County deputies, SAR rescue 2 anglers on cold night after their drift boat gets loose
A pair of elderly anglers spent a long, cold night stranded on the Deschutes River, one aboard a boat after its anchor got loose. But it could have…
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Facing opposition, Ochoco National Forest scales back plans for Lemon Gulch Trails Project
The Ochoco National Forest said Thursday it has released the draft Environmental Assessment for the Lemon Gulch Trails Project. The proposal –…
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New free lifetime pass available for veterans, Gold Star families to access public lands
The Biden-Harris administration announced this week that starting on Veterans Day (Nov. 11), veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road to close for winter next Tuesday, Deschutes County reports
This week’s Deschutes County road update includes Monday’s seasonal closure of the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake…
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ODFW announces winners for 2023 art contests; People’s Choice Award opens for online voting
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2023 Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and…
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Deschutes National Forest implements, shifts trail closures west of Bend, near Sunriver
The Deschutes National Forest is implementing and shifting trail closures in areas west of Bend and near Sunriver as vegetation management work…
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Edison Snow Shelter closed for winter due to safety concerns
The Deschutes National Forest said Friday its recreation staff recently assessed the condition of the Edison Snow Shelter near Edison Sno-Park and…
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Deschutes National Forest completes Wyeth Boat Launch reconstruction project on Upper Deschutes
The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it recently completed a multi-phase reconstruction and enhancement project for the Wyeth Boat Launch,…
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Deschutes National Forest closes Forest Service Road 370 for the season
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest on Friday closed the gate at Todd Lake and also closed Forest Service Road…
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Deschutes National Forest reduces Cedar Creek Fire closure, reopening areas around Cultus, Davis lakes
The Deschutes National Forest on Friday reduced the forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire, opening up a portion of the area around Cultus Lake and…
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Temporary closure planned for section of Suttle Lake Loop Trail
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ — The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it will temporarily close a section of the Suttle Lake Loop Trail next week to…
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Visit Bend awards 9 Sustainability Fund grants totaling $1.45 million for tourism-related projects
Visit Bend’s Board of Directors has approved nine grants totaling $1.45 million for a wide variety of tourism-related projects around Central…
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Deschutes National Forest trims Cedar Creek Fire closure; campgrounds, Cascade Lakes Highway reopen Saturday
Some campgrounds west of highway remain closed; 121,000-acre fire now 38% contained BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance to celebrate 30th anniversary with ‘weekend extravaganza’
This year, the nonprofit mountain bike trails organization Central Oregon Trail Alliance is pleased to announce the celebration of its 30th…
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Rise in avian flu expected during fall migration; ODFW urges waterfowl hunters to take precautions
With many duck and goose seasons set to open Saturday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday that waterfowl hunters should be…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers seek public’s help to identify elk poaching subjects near Tumalo
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers sought the public’s help Monday to identify two people in a recent elk-poaching case on private…
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Summer recreation season winds down across Deschutes National Forest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer operations and facilities across the Deschutes National Forest have started to close for the 2022 season. Lava Lands…
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Rimrock Trailhead, adjacent area west of Bend closing weekdays for mowing operations
Beginning next week, the Rimrock Trailhead west of Bend and all trails leading east from the Meadow Day Use Area will be closed on weekdays for…
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