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 ...
Recreation
Access and Habitat properties in NE Oregon closed due to fire danger
LA GRANDE — With numerous major wildfires burning and the potential for more blazes to start, all private ...
Recreation
Marine Board urges paddleboarders to use proper leash on moving water
SALEM — The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people using stand up paddleboards — or SUPs — ...
Recreation
Over the Blues: Alpine splendor in the Eagle Cap Wilderness
I met “Maxine” on the third of six switchbacks leading to Maxwell Lake high in Eagle Cap Wilderness, ...
Recreation
Out and About: Seeking snow in a heat wave
With a record-breaking heat wave just starting to simmer, I went to the mountains July 6 to kick ...
Recreation
Northeast Oregon Mountain Bike Festival July 19-21 in La Grande
LA GRANDE — The Blue Mountain Single Track Trails Club in La Grande is planning the inaugural Northeast ...
Recreation
Camping fees at state parks could increase in 2025
SALEM — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposal that could lead ...
Recreation
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort seeking new general manager
BAKER CITY — After 14 years as general manager of Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, Peter Johnson isn’t ready ...
Recreation
The Natural World: Big fun on small streams
It’s been more than a month since Northeastern Oregon streams opened for fair harvest of rainbow trout. I ...