Recreation

OSU researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow

CORVALLIS — A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air…

Recreation

Shrunken reservoir: Prospect of major spring runoff prompts Idaho Power Company to draw down Brownlee Reservoir in Baker County, leaving boat ramps dry

RICHLAND — Boat ramps at Brownlee Reservoir that are stranded above the water line now will be submerged…

Recreation

Caught Ovgard: Swimbaits: They’re not just for bass

As it turns out, the high-strung lady trying to quit smoking in the office next to you doesn’t…

Recreation

Base camp: Annual youth outdoor camp a great day for kids, adults

Every year I conduct 40 to 60 seminars at various outdoor shows, stores and events all the way…

Recreation

Parasite kills rainbow trout at three Oregon hatcheries

CORVALLIS — Oregon wildlife officials have found a novel parasite in sick rainbow trout raised at three fish…

Recreation

Mountain goat hunter beats the odds. … and the weather

BAKER CITY — Chris Bocchi peered into the scope attached to the top of his rifle and prepared…

Recreation

Over the Blues: Hat Rock State Park offers desert beauty

It’s not the tallest, like Mount Everest. The deepest, like Hells Canyon. Or the biggest, like the Pacific…

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Ducks Unlimited offers free screening of bird migration film

LA GRANDE — Ducks Unlimited has produced a “wonderful” film about the migration of bird species in North…

Recreation

Reward rises to $4,500 in poaching of bighorn ram in Baker County

BAKER CITY — The reward has increased from $2,500 to $4,500 for information leading to the person who…

Recreation

Bighorn sheep community offers $4,500 for information on poaching near Baker City

BAKER CITY — Law enforcement continues to pursue the individual who illegally shot a Rocky Mountain bighorn ram…

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