Recreation

Out and About: A (too) quick exploration of Smith Rock State Park

I’m used to searching for a place to park but not for a parking place. These two situations…

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Over the Blues: Twin Sisters serve up visual feast

A short, amiable trail leads to the Twin Sisters. Alluring views up and down the Columbia River unfold…

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On the trail: Want to catch more fish? Get your gear ready before you leave

This morning I cleaned my fly line and wiped the rod and the reel face too, strung a…

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It’s Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon

SALEM — This is Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon, so anyone can fish, clam or crab without a…

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Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon Feb. 17-18

SALEM — This is Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon, so anyone can fish, clam or crab without a…

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Quake Questions: Scientists deploying latest technology to gauge earthquake hazards in Northeast Oregon

BAKER CITY — In the dark of a bitter January night, among the sagebrush and the junipers about…

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The natural world: Tanning a fish hide creates leather that can be made into decorations or even clothing

For reasons I may never fully understand, the perennial number one hit on my website is a decade-old…

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Pneumonia outbreak killing bighorn sheep in Hells Canyon

LA GRANDE — A pneumonia outbreak is killing and sickening bighorn sheep in the northern part of Hells…

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Police investigating illegal shooting of moose near Ontario

ONTARIO — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify…

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Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival Feb. 2-4

LA GRANDE — The 12th annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival is the annual fundraiser for the Wallowa Avalanche…

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