Central Oregon’s state parks face record visitation and rising costs
Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million estimated visits last…
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Tree well, safety top of mind in snow sports community following tragedy at Mt. Bachelor
Following Monday’s tree well tragedy at Mt. Bachelor, winter safety is at the top of experienced skiers’ minds, like Dan McGarigle, the owner of…
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Oregon State Parks hiring more than 200 seasonal rangers, ranger assistants
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks will hire more than 200 seasonal rangers and ranger assistants for positions across the state for the 2025…
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Check out the Cabin Fever Expo in Redmond this weekend
The Cabin Fever Expo is happening January 24-26th at at the Deschutes County…
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Forest Service offers fee-free day in honor of MLK National Day of Service
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington…
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Big changes coming to trails west of Bend: USFS plans miles of new trails, reroutes and removal of unauthorized trails
The Deschutes National Forest has signed the final decision for the West Bend Trails Project on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District west of…
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Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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Mt. Bachelor throws itself a 67th birthday party, with everyone invited, as a strong start to the season continues
Off the start of an early, stellar season, Mt. Bachelor celebrated its 67th birthday in style on Thursday – with a party for all, on the slopes of…
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‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’: Discover your Forest, Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor offer fun winter outings
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and Mt. Bachelor invite you to discover your national…
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Oregon State Parks offer guided First Day Hikes Jan. 1 at 30 parks across the state, three in Central Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a sunset hike along the coast or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, First Day Hikes has a hike…
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Gift the outdoors: ODFW’s 2025 opportunities to get outside, support conservation now on sale
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — All 2025 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife products, including hunting and fishing licenses, wildlife area parking…
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Oregon State Parks offer $5 off annual parking permits during December, before fees rise in 2025
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale during December.…
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Free day-use parking offered at Oregon state parks on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will once again offer free day-use parking the day after Thanksgiving, Friday,…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Featuring fine catches by all ages
Many kids love to fish, like the one who caught a trout in this week’s edition of Big Ol’ Fish. Share a photo of your fine catch with us from the…
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Free fishing days in Oregon are coming up the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29-30
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make fishing part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in…
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Officials ID hiker who died in snowy, rugged area of Mt. Hood National Forest; disappearance had prompted major search
WELCHES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday released the name of a 33-year-old Washington state hiker who died during…
Continue Reading Deschutes National Forest closing FS road driving access to Three Creek Lake and Broken Top on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to close Forest Service Road 16, which provides access to Three Creek Lake, and Forest…
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Bend Park and Rec to begin work on its Miller’s Landing river access improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it is getting started on its latest river access improvement project,…
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Deschutes County Road Department plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road for the winter on Nov. 19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department announced this week that it plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road…
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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint to be closed for a day for staff training
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint will be closed for a park staff training event all day on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Safety…
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