Sisters Trail Alliance wins National Wild and Scenic River stewardship award
The Deschutes National Forest will host a short ceremony Friday honoring the members of the Sisters Trail Alliance who won this year’s National…
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‘Discover Your Forest’ winter programs return to Mt. Bachelor
Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Forest Service in Central Oregon, will once again be offering winter interpretive programs in…
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Oregon state parks offer free parking for First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
Guided 2022 First Day Hikes are set for several state parks on Jan. 1, 2022 and the normal $5 day-use parking fee is waived for the 25 parks that…
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Hoodoo set to open Friday, outlines Winter Break, regular schedules
Hoodoo Ski Area will open its 2021-22 season this Friday, Dec. 17. Guests can see the daily Hoodoo operating schedule…
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway…
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USFS closing driving access to Tumalo Falls, Three Creek Lake and Crescent Lake due to snowfall
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will close three Forest Service roads this week due to recent and expected…
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Mt. Bachelor gears up for long-awaited opening day on Monday
The long wait for Central Oregon skiers and riders is finally…
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Hunters note rapid decline in C.O. deer and elk population; poachers and predators factors
Hunting season is over. and hunters are concerned deer and elk in Central Oregon are not around like they used to be. Elk and deep populations are…
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No snow, no go: Mt. Bachelor’s opening postponed again — this time, no firm date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Old Man Winter is taking his time to show up this year in the Cascades, and that unfortunately means more waiting for Mt.…
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Oregon State Parks annual parking permits get new designs, are $5 off in December
Spice up your holiday gift giving this season by selecting from three new parking permit designs. The new permit hangtag designs feature the…
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Deschutes National Forest modifies trail closures west of Bend
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it has modified temporary closures on portions of trails within the greater West Bend trails…
Continue Reading Free parking at Oregon state parks on ‘Green Friday’ Nov. 26
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside for some fresh air the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.…
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Smith Rock State Park due to gain new visitor center, parking/traffic improvements
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved an initial list of park capital improvement projects Wednesday, to be funded by new general…
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Lack of snow delays Mt. Bachelor opening at least a week; resort ‘optimistic’ snow will come soon
Staff at Mt. Bachelor are actively training for ski season, but they’ll have at least an extra week to…
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#OptOutside and fish, clam and crab for free the two days after Thanksgiving
Here’s a free and fun way to entertain family and friends over Thanksgiving weekend—take them fishing. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in…
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Discussion of allowing e-bikes on Central Oregon trails sparks debate
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in Central Oregon, and some have even taken to trails and roads outside the city limits. However, there…
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BPRD finishes $2.6 million upgrade of the Haul Road Trail, linking Westside to the forest
The Bend Park and Recreation District, in partnership with the city of Bend and Western Federal Lands, said Tuesday it recently completed an…
Continue Reading Panel to update rules for hunting in state parks, create ‘safety zones,’ clarify boundaries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has formed a committee to begin the process of amending the Oregon Administrative…
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Paramotoring, a growing outdoor sport, brings noise issues for some Central Oregonians
Paramotoring, created from paragliding has become popular in Central…
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ODFW seeks to fill positions on Access and Habitat Program’s regional councils
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for people with an interest in hunting, wildlife conservation and land management to serve on…
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