Annual campfire restrictions set to begin along BLM rivers in Central Oregon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, June 1 on some Bureau of Land Management-administered…
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Forest Service to waive recreation fees June 8th for National Get Outdoors Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region will be waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites in national forests…
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Mt. Bachelor closes ski season as North American Pond Skimming Championships goes off without a hitch – just a splash
(Update: Adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor representative) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Closing day for the season at Mt. Bachelor went off with a…
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Fish, clam and crab for free during Free Fishing Weekend June 1-2
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend of June. No fishing/shellfish…
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Deschutes National Forest road crew completes grading of road to Tumalo Falls, now open for the season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Forest Service road crew has completed grading work on the road to Tumalo Falls, which is now open for the season just in…
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Lingering snowpack means 8 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open by Memorial Day weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The snowpack lingering from winter will delay the opening of eight Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial…
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Popular Shellburg Falls recreation area reopens in Santiam State Forest after 2020 wildfire reconstruction
One of the most popular Santiam State Forest recreation areas, Shellburg Falls, reopened Friday after after years of work, having been closed in the…
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Forest Road 4254 on Ochoco National Forest repaired, reopened after heavy rain caused washout
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Forest Service has successfully repaired and reopened a section of Forest Service Road 4254, which was closed last week…
Continue ReadingWhen in doubt, stay out: OHA reminds that warmer temperatures create the potential for toxins in the water
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer approaches, Oregon Health Authority reminds people heading outdoors to enjoy Oregon’s lakes, rivers and…
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John Day River Boater’s Guide available for 2024 river season
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To create a better recreation experience, Bureau of Land Management officials at the Prineville District have released a…
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Registration open for inaugural Oregon Native Trout Challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers, grab your favorite fishing rig and a map, as registration is now open for the inaugural Oregon Native Trout…
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Is the water calling? Warm air, cold water means be ready, state Marine Board advises
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is the unofficial kickoff of the boating season, compelling many people to visit Oregon’s waterways to cool off. The…
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Walmart in Bend can now deliver live bait to your home, or the lake; says it’s first major retailer to offer the service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Walmart had news Thursday for Bend fishing enthusiasts: They launched their Live Bait Pickup and Delivery Service in Oregon,…
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Warm Springs Tribe petitions ODFW to repeal or fix rule giving Grand Ronde Tribe hunting, fishing rights in W. Oregon
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs announced Wednesday they filed a petition with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife this week,…
Continue Reading Forest Service road from Sunriver to the Deschutes River closing for several days of improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service Road 9702600 and Deschutes River access off FSR 9702621 will be closed starting Monday, May 6 through at least…
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Statewide trails advisory committee seeks new member
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Hiking Representative on the Recreational…
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State grant to help fund long-awaited river access upgrades at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
Access to the Deschutes River for kayakers and river floaters is about to get better in the Old Mill area. A grant will help fund the long-awaited…
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Oregon State Marine Board approves $300,000 grant to Bend Park & Rec District for Miller’s Landing boat launch
The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly hybrid meeting in Astoria and online last week and approved several statewide boating facility…
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Bend off-road overland vehicle-maker EarthCruiser shuts down, cites ‘changing market dynamics,’ economic issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – EarthCruiser USA, LLC, a leading manufacturer of off-road expedition vehicles, announced Wednesday that it has ceased operations…
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Oregon State Marine Board urges river boaters to scout ahead, keep a sharp lookout for obstructions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heavy wind and rain from winter storms cause trees to plunge into Oregon rivers. Trees become obstructions, a risk for all…
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