OSU-Cascades partners in school’s new ‘Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy’
Oregon State University said Wednesday its new Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy, with OSU-Cascades as a partner, will advance research and…
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ODFW seeks to fill positions on regional Access and Habitat program boards
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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FS advises: Mowing to occur near Deschutes River recreation areas
Heavy equipment will be mowing Deschutes National Forest lands located west of Bend and south of Century Drive now and into much of the summer,…
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BLM offers pre-holiday tips for safe, responsible recreation
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for visitors to enjoy their public lands, and, this year, the federal Bureau of Land Management is providing…
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Boating season is back: To stay safe, plan, pay attention, share
There are dozens of boat types on the market and many water recreation opportunities in Oregon, from rivers and streams to the Pacific Ocean.…
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Central Cascades wilderness permits to open daily rolling permits Friday
Beginning Friday morning, Central Cascades Wilderness Permits will become available within a seven-day rolling window through this…
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Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council seeks nominations for 2 awards
The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) is calling for nominations for two awards: the annual Doug Newman Memorial Award and a new…
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‘Super colony’ of ants with a painful bite close Crane Prairie Campground
A popular campsite west of La Pine will only have one type of guest, for now: ants, with a nasty bite that’s best to avoid.…
Continue Reading Prineville Reservoir day-use area to close for 2 days for repaving work
The day-use area and boat ramp at Prineville Reservoir will be closed beginning at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 through May 24 for a repaving…
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Arnold Irrigation District hopes to fill sinkhole, restore service by Friday
On Monday afternoon, Duane Schiedler was hard at…
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‘Discover Your Forest’ resumes retail, visitor services
This Thursday, many sites within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument are reopening for public use in partnership with the Forest Service and the…
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Happy update: Dog swept away days ago in Smith Rock canal turns up safe in Terrebonne
A German shepherd who was swept away in an irrigation canal at Smith Rock State Park on Tuesday has been found and is being reunited with his…
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Three Forest Service roads in Phil’s Trail area closed due to logging, road reconstruction
Citing significant public safety concerns, the Deschutes National Forest said Thursday three Forest Service roads in the Phil’s Trail area in west…
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New multi-use trails planned near Sunriver
The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has received $25,000 from Travel Oregon to improve multi-use trails near Sunriver to accommodative adaptive…
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Historic Columbia River Highway, trails, waterfalls reopen after winter slides
Six miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway and neighboring trails and waterfalls closed by slides since January reopened Thursday, ODOT, Oregon…
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BLM seeks public input on proposed fee changes for Lower Deschutes River
The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District’s Deschutes Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to change the fee structure for…
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Oregon land trusts unveil map of 81 places the public can explore
In honor of Earth Day, the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) has released a new map to help Oregonians connect with more outdoor spaces.…
Continue ReadingEarth Day cleanup along Deschutes Canyon: Volunteer ‘horrified’ by trash left at illegal camp
Piles of clothes, food, toys, and even buckets of sewage were left at an abandoned campsite off of Lower Bridge Road. To mark Earth Day, volunteers…
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Revived Bend bike share program plans to add more bikes, new locations
Bike sharing in Bend arrived in 2016, but was another victim of the pandemic that hit last…
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‘Our lives are being threatened’: Violence, aggression reported at homeless camp near Sisters
Several residents are alleging aggressive behavior at a homeless camp near Sisters.…
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