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ON THE TRAIL: Wildflower show is in full bloom

I had almost made the annual transition from winter to summer wardrobe when the weather, which is rarely…

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On the trail: A strange scene in a familiar place

My anticipation was exceeded only by my respiration. As I neared the destination, where my question would at…

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On the trail: Lingering winter likely to postpone hiking plans

I had looked so often for the first buttercup, and without success, that when I saw the first…

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On the trail: Exploring Baker County’s Bulldozer Creek

Mud is maligned, and understandably so what with all the smearing and the gritty residue. But it’s a…

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Wolverine photographed near Portland

PORTLAND — Two people fishing the Columbia River near Portland on Monday, March 20 took the first confirmed…

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On the trail: Little Alps: A history of skiing, and a genius mechanic

Little Alps isn’t. Not completely, anyway. The place isn’t large, to be sure. But it’s decidedly not in…

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On the trail: A strangely still day on the Skyline Road

I have cursed the wind far more often than I have credited it. Its list of transgressions is…

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On the trail: A streamside snowshoe hike on a chilly day

I tried to avoid looking at the thermometer, but keeping your eyes open is a key aspect of…

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Hunt by Reservation Program growing in popularity for ODFW

CORVALLIS, Ore. — For years, Matt Blakeley-Smith has wrestled with how to control flocks of pesky wild turkeys…

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On the trail: Appreciating the plows: Snowshoeing near Catherine Creek sno-park

I like snow until it’s in my way. My tires share this frustration. This is of course the…

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