Recreation

Out & about: Nature’s illusion: August briefly turns into October

Nature’s capacity to mock the calendar is for me an eternally compelling stunt. I relish the days —…

Recreation

Umatilla, Deschutes rivers to remain open to steelhead fishing this fall

THE DALLES — The Umatilla River will remain open to hatchery steelhead fishing this fall and the fishery…

Recreation

Base camp: Proper preparation can make for a most scrumptious meal

If you read my outdoors column then you know that I visited Waterfall Resort Alaska a few weeks…

Recreation

On the trail: On the track of bears — and history

In a couple of hours, I leave for the first bear hunt of the season. In my mind…

Recreation

ODFW announces list of road closures listed in synopsis that won’t take effect in 2023

LA GRANDE — Hunters will need look at sources in addition to the Big Game Regulations to understand…

Recreation

Manulife Forest Management lands in Northeastern Oregon closed due to fire danger

LA GRANDE — All Manulife Forest Management lands in Northeastern Oregon are now closed to public access due…

Recreation

Free pheasant hunts for youth set in September at Ladd Marsh, Irrigon, Prairie City

LA GRANDE — Hunters age 17 and younger who have finished a hunter education course are urged to…

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The natural world: Make the most of the magic hour

Following a hasty dinner of warmed up Dinty Moore beef stew, I leave my wife and kids swatting…

Recreation

Bountiful berries: Pickers report an abundance of huckleberries this summer

Abigail Cockram didn’t even need to move and she had enough huckleberries to make a delectable pie. And…

Recreation

Caught Ovgard: A privileged visit to Thailand

PA KHLOK, Thailand — I drove up to the gate of the private yacht club fully expecting to…

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