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,…

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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…

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You can call him captain: Baker County Sheriff’s marine deputy Adam Robb earns Coast Guard license

Adam Robb’s official title is marine deputy, but you could call him captain. The U.S. Coast Guard does.…

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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…

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BLM tightens fire restrictions on Vale District

VALE — The Vale District of the Bureau of Land Management is adding new fire restrictions to help…

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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…

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