Mt. Bachelor reopens Saturday for passholders only, in limited fashion
In something of a “better late than never” season finale, Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday it will offer a nine-day, limited-access opening for skiers…
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Smith Rock State Park plans limited reopening on Thursday
Smith Rock State Park, the world-renowned, popular climbing and hiking area, will have a limited, partial reopening next Thursday, officials…
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C.O. guidelines offer how to recreate outdoors safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network encourages local residents to recreate safely. Those who choose to enjoy the…
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Trash, human waste prompt ODF to temporarily close dispersed camping sites
Due to health and safety hazards caused by sanitation issues, all dispersed camping is temporarily closed on Oregon state forests managed by the…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road opening dates set
The Deschutes County Road Department said Thursday it will open Paulina Lake Road on Friday, May 8, at 6 a.m. and Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday,…
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Corps of Engineers eases restrictions at some NW recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District said Thursday it is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington as…
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5 Oregon boating fatalities so far this spring; officials urge preparation, patience
There have been five boating fatalities on Oregon’s waterways during COVID-19 this spring, and all have two things in common: not wearing life…
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Deschutes, Willamette forests delay wilderness limited-entry permits until 2021
After much consideration, the Deschutes and Willamette national forests said Thursday they will delay the implementation of the Central Cascades…
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Cycle Oregon cancels 2020 events
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cycle Oregon announced Tuesday it has canceled its events for 2020, the latest in a growing string of such cancellations due…
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Oregon reopens Columbia River salmon/steelhead fishing
Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted Friday by the Oregon and…
Continue Reading Non-residents can fish, hunt in Oregon again starting Tuesday
Non-residents may fish and hunt in Oregon again beginning next Tuesday. Recreational clamming and crabbing will remain closed to non-residents until…
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Privately run resorts still open in C.O.; Forest Service closely monitoring
Summer is right around the corner, and as we welcome warmer temperatures in Central Oregon, many people are concerned about whether or not they’ll be…
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Oregon Marine Board asks: Practice physical distancing on the water, too
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As boaters gear up to hit the water, they need to keep in mind tips for being safe on cold water as well as their…
Continue Reading ODFW reminder: Santiam basin still closed to retaining native steelhead
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday it wants to remind anglers that fishing for wild winter steelhead is closed throughout the…
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Mt. Bachelor issuing 2020-21 vouchers to pass-holders
Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday that as part of a multi-faceted effort, 2019/20 season and multi-day pass-holders will be issued a voucher that can…
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Oregon officials enforce social distancing amid fishing season
Angling season kicks off April 22 and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed all recreational hunting and fishing to non-residents to…
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Deschutes River Trail section in Bend goes one-way to promote social distancing
The Bend Park and Rec District said Wednesday it has changed the popular South Canyon section of the Deschutes River Trail to one-way, prohibited…
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C.O.’s mild winter jump-starts early pollen, allergy season
If you find yourself sneezing or having itchy eyes, it’s probably because of the high count of juniper pollen bringing an early bout of allergies to…
Continue Reading ODFW closing hunting, fishing to non-residents
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing recreational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to…
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C. Oregon outdoor options clarified: What’s open, what’s not and what are the rules?
With temperatures due to climb this week, officials said Wednesday Central Oregonians should be aware of outdoor recreation opportunities and follow…
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