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. ...
Recreation
Backpack hunting not just for the super-fit
Just the mention of backpack hunting invokes images of elite CrossFit athletes carrying the latest in ultralight gear ...
Recreation
Aiming for a high-country archery buck
At the start of 2023 I made it a goal to kill a high country archery mule deer, ...
Recreation
Fire could foil Northeastern Oregon hunters’ plans
BAKER CITY — Bob Reedy has been an archery hunter in Northeastern Oregon for decades, but as the ...
Recreation
Oregon Health Authority issues health advisory for Thief Valley Reservoir due to cyanobacteria bloom
The Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational use health advisory for Thief Valley Reservoir, near North Powder, ...
Recreation
Out and About: Hankering for huckleberries
Mountain trails are abysmally lacking in vending machines. But nature can occasionally conjure a decent imitation. The treats ...