Recreation
Avalanche forecaster: Abundance of snow can be less risky, in the long run, than scarcity
A barrage of blizzards since Christmas has increased the avalanche danger in parts of Northeastern Oregon, but a…
Recreation
Mountain goat hunter’s ‘perfect’ experience
BAKER CITY — Melissa Hamman was watching mountain goats hundreds of yards away, not knowing that her goat…
Recreation
Over the Blues: Burn off holiday calories with these hiking options
Americans, on average, take 1,870 fewer steps on Christmas Day than an ordinary day. That’s a shame. The…
Recreation
Oregon State Parks guides free First Day Hikes
EASTERN OREGON — Park rangers and volunteers with Oregon State Parks will lead 37 guided hikes in 30…
Local
Torrent of trout: Thief Valley Reservoir gets 43,000 new residents
NORTH POWDER — An icy wind moans through the sagebrush and dimples the water with whitecaps, but the…
Local
Union County resident writes book chronicling outdoor treks
Lisa Jo Frech has swum with dolphins, climbed to the top of Oregon and paddled a kayak through…
Local
EOU associate professor to discuss avalanche safety
LA GRANDE — An Eastern Oregon University associate professor who’s studied the effectiveness of avalanche education will speak…
Local
Lack of fall grass could imperil deer if winter turns harsh
Justin Primus has been scanning the ground for the telltale shade of soft green that, when present, can…
Local
Fall is prime time for animal-vehicle collisions
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding drivers that collisions with deer and elk…
Recreation
Fees to park, camp at Oregon state parks to rise in 2025
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has announced a slew of rate hikes for camping, parking and reservation fees.…
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