Santiam Horse Camp reopens for first time since 2020 Labor Day fires; reservations open
Santiam Horse Camp in the Santiam State Forest reopens to campers Friday, and opportunities to book reservations opened…
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Forest Service to close Tiddlywinks Trail weekdays for safety during thinning operations
Starting Monday, thinning operations will close Tiddlywinks Trail between Wanoga Sno-Park and the junction with Forest Service Road 4613 for public…
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Forest Service directs $54 million from Great American Outdoors Act to NW deferred maintenance projects
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following USDA’s announcement of $503 million in new funding for conservation and outdoor projects in fiscal year 2022…
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Bend Whitewater Park adding new safety modifications before reopening in wake of surfer’s death
A week from Saturday, if all goes as planned, Bend Park and Rec’s Whitewater Park will open back up for surfers for the first time since a teen’s…
Continue Reading ‘Gambler 500’ to bring 1,000s for outdoor fun, big weekend cleanup of Crooked River National Grassland
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend, thousands are expected to take part in the “Gambler 500” around the Crooked…
Continue Reading USFS offers fee-free access to day-use recreation areas for June 11 National Get Outdoors Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Connect with the outdoors this Saturday, June 11, when the U.S. Forest Service waives fees at recreation sites designed for…
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Low water levels mean some boat docks won’t be installed at East Lake, Crescent Lake, Wickiup Reservoir
As a result of low water levels at East Lake, Crescent Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, the Forest Service said Friday it will not be installing a number…
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Forest Service reminder: Central Cascades Wilderness permits for day use to open this weekend
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests want to remind the public that the reservation system for day use permits for the Central Cascade…
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Oregon State Marine Board seeks written public comment on petition to reduce shoreline noise standard
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)( — The Oregon State Marine Board received a public petition on May 15 requesting the Marine Board amend OAR 250-010-0121 by…
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Portland couple gets lost on Mt. Jefferson Wilderness camping trip; Jefferson Co. SAR comes to rescue
A Portland couple who camped south of Three-Fingered Jack in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area Friday night lost the trail as heavy snowfall moved…
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As summer fun beckons, Oregon boaters urged to plan ahead, pay attention, share the water
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s something magical and alluring about boats – and such a wide variety on the market. Regardless of what’s calling…
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Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend coming up June 4-5
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fishing is free in Oregon the first weekend in June on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for…
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Fishing closures planned for Deschutes River this summer, to protect steelhead; trout fishing to remain open
With another low run of summer steelhead forecast, angling closures for steelhead, bass and salmon will be in effect for parts of the Deschutes River…
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Late, lingering snow at 20-plus C.O. campgrounds means holiday campers must look elsewhere
The late season-snowfall has made for weeks of delays in opening several Central Oregon campgrounds for Central Oregonians and visitors, as the…
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Three trail segments west of Bend to close weekdays for mowing, mastication work
Mowing and mastication work west of Bend will close three trail segments on weekdays for public and operator safety during operations, the Deschutes…
Continue Reading Jefferson Lake Trailhead and Trail to temporarily close next week for bridge replacement
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — — The Deschutes National Forest will close the Jefferson Lake Trailhead and Jefferson Lake Trail #4001 on the Sisters…
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Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council seeks nominations for Doug Newman Memorial Award
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council is calling for nominations for the annual Doug Newman Memorial Award. The award…
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Gravel biking popularity on the rise: Cascade Gravel Grinder set for this weekend near Sisters
The Cascade Gravel Grinder is this Friday through Sunday, and is organized by race director Chad…
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Marine law enforcement takes to the water at Lake Billy Chinook for key training before busy summer
To prepare for what no doubt will be a very busy summer, marine sheriff’s deputies from across the state and Oregon State Police troopers took to the…
Continue Reading North Twin Lake Day Use, Campground, to temporarily close for road maintenance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The access road to North Twin Lake is slated to receive road maintenance work to include grading and graveling. In order to…
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