Recreation
Out and About: A dazzling introduction to snowshoeing
Snowshoeing always fools my internal thermostat. I shiver as I step out of the car and kneel to ...
Recreation
Holiday cheer and deer: Lights, decorations can leave bucks tangled up
Plastic or inflatable reindeer and bright lights are a common holiday combination, but outdoor decorations can pose a ...
Recreation
Torrent of trout: Thief Valley Reservoir gets an early start on 2025 with a release of rainbow
NORTH POWDER — An icy wind moans through the sagebrush and dimples the water with whitecaps, but the ...
Recreation
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 ...
Recreation
National forests selling Christmas tree-cutting permits
If you prefer to search the snowy woods rather than a parking lot for your family’s Christmas tree, ...
Recreation
Free fishing in Oregon Thanksgiving weekend
Everyone can fish for free, no license required, in Oregon on the two days after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. ...
Recreation
Out and About: Relishing the rare rain on a mountain path
I hike so rarely in the rain that I appreciate the experience in a way I would not ...
Recreation
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
State adds 1,000 acres to Minam Wildlife Area
LA GRANDE — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have added 1,073 ...
Recreation
Out and About: Sampling the tamarack show in the Elkhorns
Went for a hike in the woods on a recent Sunday to check on the tamaracks’ annual autumnal ...