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Oregon State Parks
- Do you know which bird of prey hangs out in a convocation?Hint–Come to Eagle Watch 2012, Feb. 25-26! The hint’s a giveaway–eagles gathered in one area are called a convocation. You can learn more about raptors at the 17th annual Eagle Watch held in Round Butte Overlook Park perched above Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon. Breeding pairs of both bald and golden eagles live year-round [...]
- Reserve your Fort Rock Cave tour now!Summer tours begin in June Fort Rock Cave is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Western Hemisphere. The world’s oldest known footwear (sagebrush bark sandals) were discovered here in 1938. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1963, and as a National Natural Landmark in 1976, Fort Rock Cave is open only during Oregon State […]
- Grant’s Getaways–Cape Perpetua Scenic AreaBeaver Creek State Natural Area Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint Cape Perpetua Scenic Area & Visitor Center Captain Cook Trail Spouting Horn Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint and Strawberry Hill Muriel O Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Sea Lion Caves
Oregon Outdoors
- Guests this Friday on AM 1030 K-DUNE from 3-5pmPeg and Robert of the Fly Fishing Expo in Reedsport. Roy Lowe, Project Leader of the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge.
- Guests this Friday on AM 1030 K-DUNE from 3-5pmEric Schindler, Supervising Biologist for the ODFW out of Newport. The other guests are Troy Bradley, our co-host in Kauai, Hawaii with Stan Hainsworth.
- Guests this Friday on AM 1030 K-DUNE from 3-5pmTroy Bradley, our co-host in Oahu, Hawaii, and Ernie Allan, crew chief for Manu O Ke Kai. Forrest Simpson of FCS GUN SHOP will be a guest.
- Troy in Oahu, Hawaii!Troy obviously brought the wrong sunscreen.
- Guests this Friday on AM 1030 K-DUNE from 3-5pmKent Abendroth, owner of KDUN 1030AM, a self-proclaimed radio junkie. Don Chance one of the leaders of the movement opposing the expansion of the Bandon Marsh.
- “Tech Talk” with TroyThis week Troy will discuss more indepth the Motorola MS350 Talkabout.
- Tony’s Fishing ReportHigh winds kept most anglers off our local lakes last week. As conditions change, there are always good opportunities for trout and bass anglers along the South Coast.
- Pet of the Week – Meet Frosty!Frosty is a unique little 5 year old Lhasa Apso looking for his forever home.
- Guests This Friday on AM 1030 from 3-5pmGary Vonderhoe, marine biologist for the ODFW. Stuart Love, wildlife biologist for the ODFW. Click heading above for more info.
- “Tech Talk” with TroyThis week on "Tech Talk" Troy will present the coolest and latest hunting and outdoor gadgets.
Travels With Terry
- Phones, Websites to check for snow conditions at Western ski resorts (links)Picking up the telephone and making the call yourself is still one of the most reliable ways to get current ski area conditions, or check these Websites..
- New Pacific Crest Trail book brings authors to town to share tales from the trailThree chapter contributors will join book editor Rees Hughes in reading stories from the anthology at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11, brings fee-free play for vets, families at U.S. Forest Service sitesThe fee waivers is for veterans, members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Veterans and active military across the county will be able to visit their public lands for free. There will be no verification of individual’s service.
- Willamette Valley, Table Rocks named as Oregon projects in America's Great Outdoors InitiativeThe projects were announced today by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, in cooperation with the governors office.
- Look for travel deals on these websites, but book quick before they go awayWe spent a few weeks this summer dabbling in the cyber world of travel, and came up with a baker's dozen that will sell you deals for air travel, lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation rentals, B&Bs and attractions.
- National Public Lands Day offers volunteer maintenance, clean up opportunities this SaturdayOn Public Lands Day 2011, Sept. 24, fees will be waived at day use sites operated by the U.S. Forest Service only. No fees will be waived at recreation rentals, campgrounds or at concessionaire sites. Johnston Ridge Observatory will also be free to enter this day on the national monument.
- Check Oregon wildfire conditions before hitting the road this Labor Day weekendCheck the Northwest large fire website for information on what is burning near where you have travel plans. Also check the Oregon's tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1 for highway closure information.
- When recreating in the Northwest outdoors, beware of illegal marijuana growingAlready this year, law enforcement has raided an illegal plantation of 91,000 marijuana plants in a rugged part of Wallowa County in northeast Oregon. Six men were arrested in the raid.
- Dogs, cats soon welcome at more Oregon state park yurts, cabinsThe Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will accept yurt and cabin reservations, by telephone only, April 1 from customers with furry friends for stays starting Jan. 1, 2012. The pet friendly accommodations are located in 21 state parks, at least one in almost every region of the state.
- Oregon, Washington university magazines delve into land, ecosystem issues of interest to travelersMarine biology majors don't typically go looking for thesis topics up freshwater streams, but that's where Allison Cramer found hers: hip-deep in Anderson Creek, above Coos Bay's South Slough.
- Badlands wilderness, with roundup of outdoor recreation news from Northwest newspapersHere's what newspapers on the Northwest side of North America are writing about outdoor recreation around Oregon, Washington, Idaho, B.C. and Alberta.
- American national parks will have 17 free entry days this yearThe 2011 fee-free dates will be Jan. 15-17, National Park Week (April 16-24), the first day of summer (June 21), National Public Lands Day (Sept. 24) and the weekend of Veterans Day (Nov. 11-13).
- Oregon to charge all visitors to 11 wildlife areas beginning in 2012The fees — $7 daily and $22 for the year — will be phased in for 11 of the wildlife areas over a period of two years, starting Jan. 1, 2012.
- You haven't enjoyed winter until you've tubed until you droppedTubing is a fun way to enjoy winter in the mountains, especially at an area developed and maintained for it. Wearing a helmet is a good idea.
- Day use fees waived on most federal recreation sites on National Public Lands Day this SaturdayVisitors to federal recreation sites will not be charged day-use fees, though there are exceptions. These one-day fee waivers are honored at federal recreation sites managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, the BLM, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Travel Oregon
- Grant’s Getaways: Stub Stewart Freeride TrailsThere’s nothing like cruising along the miles of bike trails at Stub Stewart State Park on a warm and breezy fall day. Stub Stewart offers one of the friendliest state park trail systems you’ll ever explore. Now there’s something new to entice folks who prefer to roll on two wheels at a popular park when “freeriding” rules the [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Sauvie Island Wildlife AreaEach fall, a feathery invasion drops in to Oregon’s fields and wetlands as a quarter million Canada geese arrive on fixed wings with a rowdy chorus. On the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, look closely and listen carefully for another bird species that stands head and shoulders above the crowd.
- Grant’s Getaways: Fall SalmonThe signs of seasonal change are easy to see along Oregon’s rivers and streams where fall colors really light up the scene. But there’s another sign hidden in the water that you can’t see: salmon are coming home! Oregon’s fall salmon fishing is big time outdoors recreation as thousands head to bays and rivers to catch [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Bonney Butte RaptorsOn a clear day, the view from Bonney Butte onto southern flanks of Mount Hood is brilliant and awesome.
- Grant’s Getaways: Oregon Roses and ButterfliesWhile seasonal changes may be locked into the annual calendar, isn’t it nice to know that nature can have her way and treat us to what we enjoy most at this time of year? More summer! This week, we go on a gas tank getaway down backcountry byways where “Butterflies and Roses” seem to say: slow [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Wine + Outdoor AdventureOregon is famous as hiking country and noted for its delicious wines too. In this week’s Grant’s Getaway, think of it as outdoor adventure with a delicious payoff; a new combination of off the main road hiking, travel adventure and wine tasting.
- Grant’s Getaways: Oregon RedwoodsOregon has a “Banana Belt?” Oh yes, it’s true! A near tropical land, but you won’t find any pineapples, mangoes or papayas growing from the ground. When you travel to the Brookings area you will find soaring giant redwood trees and a wonderful collection of Oregon State Parks in this week’s “Grant’s Getaway.”
- Grant’s Getaways: Deschutes SteelheadWhen you travel east from Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, be on the lookout for a “silver lining” in the high desert. You may find it when you step aboard board a jet boat to travel up the Deschutes River and cast lures for silver-sided summer steelhead! For when you talk summer adventure, the Deschutes River is [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Siltcoos Canoe TrailThere is something special about seeing the great outdoors from a river’s point of view. This week, we visit the Southern Oregon coast to explore a river that is filled with wonder and surprise as he paddles from freshwater to the ocean along the Siltcoos River Canoe Trail (pdf) in the heart of the Oregon [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Wallowa LakeThis week, we travel to northeast Oregon’s “Swiss Alps” and Wallowa Lake State Park. Wallowa Lake State Park is at the southern edge of Wallowa Lake near Joseph, Oregon. State Park Manager, Todd Honeywell, said that visitors will find plenty of recreation in a year round campground that offers more than 200 sites for tent or [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: The Kings Are InNearly a million silver-sided king salmon will soon leave the ocean and swim up the Columbia River. It’s a huge run of salmon that’s hard for anglers to resist. When the deck is stacked in your favor and you play your hand just right, the fishing game will often go just the way you like. We [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: History HikesToday I want to take you on three “History Hikes” that provide some of the greatest stories ever lived in Oregon. Great drama is easy to find in the great Oregon outdoors – if – you know where to look. In fact, there’s a compelling three-act drama right off Portland’s front step and each offers intrigue, [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Oregon CrawfishAt long last, summer is hitting it’s warmer stride in the great outdoors and if you are on the hunt for something different, consider this gas tank getaway along a small coastal stream called the Trask River. It is hiking, fishing and camping adventure off the beaten path in the nearby Tillamook State Forest – [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Flying FishThis week, I’ll show you the unique and speedy ways that “Flying Trout” reach hundreds of Oregon’s high lakes so to provide recreation for eager and adventurous anglers. Early morning – when air is cool and scenery quiet, stunning snow-capped Mt Hood is a marvel! But for one week every other summer, Oregon’s Cascade Mountain [...]
- Grant’s Getaways: Disc GolfThere’s a new way to “play a round” in the great Oregon outdoors but surprise: you don’t need clubs, carts or golf balls to play this round of golf. And you just might need to yell “Fore” at the new and very first forest disc golf course set at Stub Stewart State Park.
Travel Oregon Blog
- Grant’s Getaways: Backyard Bird Watching in OregonWhen is a birdhouse a ‘home?” Oh, that’s easy! It’s when feathered residents move in and build a nest. “Birding” is a popular outdoor recreational activity for many Oregonians– whether it’s watching for varied species, filling ...
- Chocolate and cheese, pleaseCheese and chocolate lovers mark your calendars for a sweet and savory March! The Oregon Chocolate Festival takes place March 2-4 at the Ashland Springs Hotel and will showcase the sweet creations of more than ...
- Grant’s Getaways: Celebrating Oregon’s Birthday!Just ask your Oregon neighbors and you’ll find out: “What’s so special about Oregon’s Birthday?” When you reach 153 years of age, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. With Oregon celebrating its birthday this week ...
- Grant’s Getaways: Storm Watching on the Oregon CoastWintertime in Oregon offers a weather roller coaster ride of sorts when the gray shaded days of wind and rain are quickly followed by breaks of soothing warmth and sunshine. There’s never a dull moment ...
- Celebrate Celtic PrideSt. Patrick’s Day rolls around just once a year, but Celtic pride reigns around the state during all seasons. If you are looking for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration, take part in the 30th annual ...
- Bring on the BardFittingly close to Valentine’s Day, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) opens this month with plays about star-crossed lovers, unrequited passion and magical romance. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” takes the stage on Feb. 17. Director Laird ...
- Roadtrip: Alberta Street in PortlandIf you’ve got a case of the mid-winter blues, we have the perfect cure — retail therapy on Alberta Street in Portland’s northeast quadrant. With dozens of unique storefronts and plenty of options for great ...
- Tony Smiley Rocks the HouseIt’s going to sound clichéd to say so, but you haven’t lived until you’ve seen Tony Smiley play music. Also known as The Loop Ninja, Smiley is a one-man band who singlehandedly puts most multiple-member ...
- Grant’s Getaways: Hot Lake SpringsThis week, I visit northeast Oregon to visit a family who risked it all for the promise of a new start at a place you can visit called ‘Hot Lake Springs.’ Outdoor moments in Northeast Oregon’s ...
- Grant’s Getaways: Cape Perpetua Scenic AreaSome call it the ‘rugged edge of the Oregon coast’ where the sun and surf meet to leave you spellbound and breathless. This week, I escaped to Cape Perpetua Scenic Area where in winter ...
Oregon Outdoors & Recreation
- Oregon watches Idaho experience as wolves reduce elk populationIdaho elk numbers have fallen from 125,000 to 103,000 since about 1997 to the dismay of hunters, professional big game outfitters and small businesses that depend on seasonal revenues from hunters.
- Could St. Bernard mascot at Chile's Portillo be litter mate of Heidi at Timberline Lodge?Both Timberline Ski Area at Mount Hood and Ski Portillo in Chile use St. Bernards as official mascots. Rasca gets summers off at Portillo.
- Animal Nature: Are humans, land animals spreading disease to marine life? Eagle watching; endangered-species ringtonesParasites and diseases that typically affect humans, pets and farm animals are increasingly being found in sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals and killer whales along the Pacific coast of the United States and Canada.
- The Guide's Forecast: Feb. 23-29The Guide's Forecast for the week starting Feb. 23.
- Getting a good look at an Idaho desert river from Bruneau Canyon OverlookIdaho's Bruneau Canyon Overlook, 18 miles south of the town of Bruneau in Owyhee County, has a jaw-dropping view 800 feet above the Bruneau River.
- Meet Ned Ludd chef Jason French's newest acquisition: a bicycle"It's seemingly Portlandia," French says. "But isn't everything just a little Portlandia these days? Maybe I should grow a beard."
- A butte to remember in Idaho's Craters of the Moon; wonder if sign maker has stopped laughingFar out in the lava beds, a sign gives visitors a laugh for those who chance upon a minor peaklet in Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument.
- No more sturgeon retention in the Willamette this yeartorrid effort and high catches
- Crystal Mountain's gondola in second winter at Washington's biggest ski areaThe best news for Portland skiers and boarders is that Crystal Mountain is a relatively easy 205-mile drive away, with lodging near the lifts.
- Mt. Tahoma hut system, more cross-country ski options in WashingtonWashington has an active winter recreation program, managed by the state parks commission through a system of recreation parking lots.
- Deep in Denali: Lodge in Alaska's national park offers rustic luxury But when you arrive at Camp Denali, your journey into the Alaska wilderness has just begun.
- Outdoors calendar: Week of Feb. 19Boating, fishing and hunting events for the week starting Feb. 19.
- Fly in a de Havilland Beaver to experience a piece of aviation historyThese bush planes were designed in the 1940s to fit the needs of Canadian bush pilots -- and they're still fitting those needs even though the last one was delivered in 1968. Almost 1,700 of them were made, and more than 800 are known to still be flying.
- On the Nahanni River, traveling by bush plane and canoe puts you in the Canadian tradition of spectacular wilderness trippingSteep peaks, sheer canyons, challenging rapids, caribou, a massive waterfall: It's worth the 1,700 mile trip from Oregon to this classic river in the Northwest Territories, If you can handle the mosquitoes, eh?
- Willamette sturgeon season draws large opening crowdone of the most unusual fishing days in recent memory
Oregon Wild
- Private vs Public: Different lands, different lawsA blog post highlighting the difference between how private and public forests are managed.
- Wildflower of the Week - Smelling the willowsWhen out seeking the first blooms of 2012, don’t forget to stop and “smell the willows” along the way.
- Oregon's Native Animal Species: Intriguing and InspiringA post from an Oregon Wild intern on native wildlife.
- Presidential politics and public attitudesCandidates might think they're speaking to the base, but be careful when you dis public lands in the West.
- Wildflower of the Week - Tassels not blossomsOn the Oregon Coast—providing the first tassels, though not brilliant blossoms, of spring.
Oregon Adventurist
- Beachcombing Glass Balls in Gold BeachMost of the time, leaving glass items behind on a beach would bring on bad karma, a reprimand from those around you, and possibly a ticket for littering. When these items are sturdy handblown glass, reminiscent of old fishing net bobbers, it’s another story altogether. Starting in February and lasting through April, beachcombers in Gold [...]
- Dog Sledding: A new way to experience Mount BachelorWaking up to blue skies and spring-like conditions after several days of powder dumping all over Mt. Bachelor was quite a surprise. Today, like so many other days, was such a gift, much like peeking at your presents under the Christmas tree before “THE DAY”! I drove up to the mountain with my snowboard in [...]
- Nordic Shelters under the Full Moon (Bend)Not everyone wants to stay home on a winter’s snowy evening. It is surprising how many people you will find at the sno-parks just outside of Bend. Especially, around the full moon skiers and snowshoers wear headlamps and take off to meet at one of the park shelters. The three-sided rustic shelters have wood burning [...]
- Holiday Lights and Crashing Waves (Coos Bay)My favorite place to catch the Holiday spirit is at Shore Acres State Park. It makes a great destination any time of the year, but for me a visit between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve really has the most to offer. The formal gardens of the old Simpson estate have been preserved and lit for [...]
- PracticingOn a recent hike up to Tam MacArthur Rim, just out of Sisters, the wind was howling and the clouds were spitting icy splinters, but no real snow had gathered. So imagine our surprise when we encountered a fellow hiker booking up the trail with a pair of fat backcountry skis strapped to his backpack. [...]
Northwest Sportsman Magazine
- Poachers’ Guns, Bows Up For Bid At WDFW’s First Seized-gun AuctionThey range from the beat up to the practically fresh from behind the gun counter, and represent a spectrum of weapons from the common place to the exotic. Take the Russian-made Mosin-Nagnat stamped with the date 1944 and which comes ...read more...
- Toadathon’s On! 2 Huge Walleye Landed Near Tri-CitiesMike Hepper, watch yer backside, the boyz are gunning for you! A pair of walleye close to his Washington state record have been landed in recent days, including an 18.6-pounder caught by Denis Fillion. The Tri-Cities man hooked it Feb. ...read more...
- Help! Quicksand!WDFW stepped into the morass that is social media earlier this week when it posted a factual but not so well received note on its Facebook page. Hey, everybody, it's wild-steelhead-killin' time on the Olympic Peninsula! ...read more...
- Hagg Opens 3rd, Not 4th Of March — To Be Well Stocked Too, ODFW Says(OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE) Henry Hagg Lake, one of Northwest Oregon’s premier still water fishing venues, will open for the year on Saturday, March 3. In anticipation of the season opener, the Oregon Department of Fish ...read more...
- Clarkston Boat Builder Says They’re Off To Hot Start(BDC ADVERTISING PRESS RELEASE) Boat builders and dealers commonly refrain from making sales predictions until the major boat and sportsman shows conclude in mid-February of each year. Historically, the major trade shows in the Northwest are a proven barometer for ...read more...
- Wash. Game Wardens Assist In Search For Gorst Trooper ShooterWashington game wardens were involved in the manhunt for the suspect in last night's shooting death of a state trooper near Gorst. At 9 a.m. this morning, as Kitsap County SWAT team members closed in on a dingy trailer to ...read more...
- How R And D House Budgets Add Up For WDFWHow do the recently proposed 2011-13 supplemental budgets from Washington House Republicans and Democrats for WDFW compare? As part of lawmakers continuing efforts to address yet another budget shortfall without raising taxes, both parties would lay off some senior agency ...read more...
- What’s Fishing In OR (2-22-12)OK, I can be honest: This year's spring Chinook fishing has not quite gotten off to the good start we expected here at Springer Control. Oh, to be sure, things were promising about three weeks ago. On Jan. 25 an ...read more...
- Got A Trout Lake Lot? Learn How To Build A Log Cabin At 1-day ClassWant to learn how to build your own cabin? Sign up for Jack and Sharon Tipping's one-day log-building class covering all aspects of construction from foundation to finish, using ropes and pulley blocks. Taught out of their Onalaska, Wash., log ...read more...
- The Hell Is Wrong With People? OSP Seeks Tips On Decapitated Fawn(OREGON STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE) The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing and waste of a blacktail doe and fawn deer less than ...read more...
Deschutes-Ochoco National Forest
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Fremont-Winema National Forest
- $20,000 Grant Awarded to Rehabilitate the Old Bly Ranger Station Office BuildingLakeview, Ore.– The Fremont-Winema National Forest received grant money to assist in the rehabilitation of the old Bly Ranger Station office building, located in Bly, Ore. Oregon’s Stat...
- New Documentary Film on Aldo Leopold Showing at the Klamath County LibraryKlamath Falls, Ore. - The public is invited to the Klamath County Library for a free screening of a new documentary called %3Aem%3AGreen Fire%3A/em%3A. This is the first full-length, high-definition docume...
- Fremont-Winema National Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) Available%3Aimg alt="MVUM Front Cover" src="/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5352410.jpg" style="width: 116px; height: 216px" /%3ALakeview, Ore. - The Fremont-Winema National Forest’s Motor Vehicle Use Map %3AMV...
- The Fremont-Winema National Forest Closes Sprague River Day Use AreaLakeview, Ore. – The Fremont-Winema National Forest has closed vehicle access to Sprague River Day Use Area for the winter. The access road is very steep with tight, shaded switchbacks making...
- Public Safety Prompts Annual Seasonal Restriction on Forest Service Roads Designated as Snowmobile TrailsKlamath Falls, Ore.– The Fremont-Winema National Forests will be implementing an annual seasonal restriction of specific Forest Service roads in Klamath County that are designated as snowmobi...
- Fremont-Winema National Forest's Christmas Tree Permits on Sale November 21Klamath Falls, Ore.– Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Fremont-Winema National Forest will go on sale beginning November 21 through December 23 at all Forest offices and several commercia...
- Fremont-Winema National Forest Awards Cure and Wild Timber SalesLakeview, Ore. –Scott Logging, Inc., of LaPine, Ore., was awarded the Cure Timber Sale on the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The 649-acre sale is located northwest of Paisley, Ore., on the P...
- Fall Prescribed Burning To BeginLakeview, Ore. – Fire Managers for the Fremont-Winema National Forest and Bureau of Land Management’s %3ABLM%3A Lakeview District and Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge will aga...
- Fremont-Winema National Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map Available on Feb. 14, 2012Lakeview, Ore. – The Fremont-Winema National Forest’s Motor Vehicle Use Map %3AMVUM%3A, which displays designated motorized vehicle routes available for public use, will be released to the ...
- Fish Habitat To Be Improved On Four Miles of Lower Williamson RiverKlamath Falls, Ore– The Fremont-Winema National Forest, Klamath Basin Rangeland Trust %3AKBRT%3A, Oregon Department of Fish, and Wildlife and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department %3ACollier State...
Mt. Hood National Forest
- New Deputy Forest Supervisor Arrives to Assume DutiesMedia Contact: Rick Acosta at 503-668-1791 Mt. Hood National Forest Announces New Deputy Forest Supervisor Sandy, OR- Lisa A. Northrop, a 25 year veteran in natural resour...
- Pocket Creek Sno-Park Closed for the Rest of the WinterPocket Creek Sno-Park Closed Sandy, OR- To provide for public safety, the Hood River Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest is closing the Pocket Creek Sno-park located on Highway 35...
- Community Stewardship NewsletterFour Americorps interns from the Northwest Service Academy worked as part of Mt. Hood National Forest during the last ten months leading volunteers and other citizens in projects advancing the...
- Road 45 (Memaloose Road) Temporarily Closed for Road Repair/ReconstructionA Temporary Two to Three Week Closure %3A9-26 through 10-15-11%3A will be in effect due to road reconstruction at two locations along Road 45 %3AMemaloose Road%3A. Road 45 is closed at a point approximatel...
- Mt. Hood National Forest Fire Info and Closures Related to Dollar Lake Fire and Mother Lode Fire Updated 9-28-11 2:00 p.m.Dollar Lake Fire To view current information about the Dollar Lake Fire please go to www.inciweb.org An Area Closure is still in effect on Mt. Hood National Forest due to the Dollar La...
- Oregon Public Health Issues Advisories for North Fork Reservoir and Timothy LakeHealth advisories are prompted by high algae levels found in North Fork Reservoir and Timothy Lake . Link to Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division News Release.
- Increased Fire Danger Restricts Fire Wood Cutting on East Side of Mt. Hood National ForestFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Rick Acosta at 503-668-1791 Increased Fire Danger Restricts Fire Wood Cutting on East Side of Mt. Hood National Forest Sandy, OR –...
- Indian Henry Campground Closed Due to Hazard TreesFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Rick Acosta, 503-668-1791 Indian Henry Campground Closed Due to Hazard Trees Sandy, OR- Recreation managers of Mt. Hood National Fo...
- Tollgate Heritage Maple Succumbs to Old AgeJoint Agency News Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Rick Acosta, Mt. Hood National Forest at 503-668-1791, or Don Hamilton, Oregon Department of Transportation a...
- Tours of Historic Cloud Cap Inn to BeginTours of Historic Cloud Cap Inn To Begin Parkdale, OR-In cooperation and partnership with the Hood River Crag Rats Mountain Rescue Organization, the Hood River Ranger District will once ...
Siuslaw National Forest
- Burn to Learn Trains Local Firefighters and Decommissions BuildingsHebo, OR – Local rural firefighters set fire to vacant buildings on the Hebo Ranger Districtthrough a cooperative agreement with the Oregon Department of Forestry. Identified for decommission...
- Forest Service Road 5590 (Keller Creek) Will Temporarily Close for Logging OperationsYachats – Logging operations near Forest Service Road 5590, locally known as Keller Creek, will temporarily close the road to through traffic between mile post 1 and Forest Service Road 5500....
- Cape Perpetua Visitor Center Seeks VolunteersYachats, OR –Do you enjoy talking with visitors and love to learn new things? If so, the Siuslaw National Forest is looking for fun and friendly volunteers to assist staff engage and guide th...
- Storms Create Hazardous Conditions on Forest RoadsRecent snowfall followed by heavy rains and wind have created extreme hazards in the forest including flooding, debris slides, and falling trees. Please use extreme caution and check the latest roa...
- Forest Urges Visitors to Stay Safe While RecreatingRecreational opportunities on the Siuslaw National Forest continue year-round. During the winter many people head to the Forest and National Recreation Area to find snow, fish in the rivers, visit ...
- Siuslaw National Forest Headquarters Joins with Researchers on Oregon State CampusCorvallis, OR – On January 27 the Siuslaw National Forest Headquarters will move to a new location, collocating with the research branch of the Forest Service on the campus of Oregon State Un...
- Forest Trails Potentially Dangerous During StormsCorvallis, OR – Recent storm-driven rain and wind combined with saturated soils have resulted in a slide closing the popular Giant Spruce Trail at Cape Perpetua until further notice. ...
- Reduced Hours at Florence OfficeFlorence, OR – The Forest Service office located in Florence will be reducing its hours of operation beginning January 30. The office will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday ...
- Forest Road 5800 (Boundary Road) ClosureYachats, OR –A slide on FS Road 5800, locally known as the Boundary Road, near the 27 mile marker has closed it until further notice forest officials announced. The Boundary Road is closed at...
- Seasonal Closure of Eel Creek CampgroundReedsport, OR – Eel Creek Campground will be closed for the winter season, opening again on May 1, 2012 Siuslaw National Forest Officials announced today. “While popular during the ...
Umatilla National Forest
- Wynn Avocette selected as Forest Operations StaffPendleton, OR: Wynn Avocette has been selected as the new Operations Staff Officer on the Umatilla National Forest. Based out of the Supervisor’s office in Pendleton, OR, Avocette...
- Christmas Tree Permits Now AvailableCHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE %3Adiv%3A 2011 Christmas Tree Permit Brochure Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Umatilla National Forest are now available at all forest offi...
- Firewood Season Extended to November 30Pendleton, OR:Personal-use firewood cutting on the Umatilla National Forest will be extended until Wednesday, November 30, 2011, to allow permit holders two additional weeks to gather firewood for ...
- Forest Road 64 Remains Closed to Firewood CuttingContact: Joani Bosworth %3A541%3A 278-3722 Nancy Rencken %3A509%3A 522-6290 Forest Road 64 will Remain Closed to Firewood Cutting Pendleton. OR: Due to public ...
- Public-use Restrictions LiftedPendleton, OR: “Public-use restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest, prohibiting the use of chainsaws, campfires and smoking outside of designated recreation sites, have been lifted...
- Area Closure Implemented for Prescribed Fire Activities Along Grande Ronde RiverClosure Order and Map Rafters and anglers along the Grand Ronde River will be limited to camping opportunities on the east side of the river as the Umatilla National Forest implements the Lower...
- Fall Prescribed Burning Set to BeginPrescribed Burning Webpage and Maps Umatilla National Forest firefighters are making preparations to begin treating as much as 20,000 acres with prescribed fire. More fall-like weath...
- Federal agencies team up for National Public Lands Day event at Hood Park%3Aimg alt="Graphic: NPLD Logo" src="/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5329509.gif" style="width: 300px; height: 76px" /%3A JOINT NEWS RELEASE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Nat...
- NEW! Public-use Restrictions Increased - Firewood Cutting and Internal Combustion Engine Use RestrictedForest Order %3Ah4 style="text-align: center"%3A PUBLIC-USE RESTRICTIONS INCREASED ON THE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST Restrictions on Internal Combustion Engines, Chainsaws and Gener...
- NEW! Campfire and Smoking Restrictions go into effect August 11, 2011PUBLIC-USE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST Restrictions on Campfires and Smoking Take Effect August 11, 2011 Pendleton, OR: Public-use restrictions on ca...
Umpqua National Forest
- Martinez to Serve as Temporary District Ranger at Diamond LakeContact: Cheryl Caplan, %3A541%3A 957-3270 Tony Martinez is serving as the temporary District Ranger for the Diamond Lake District, Umpqua National Forest, beginning January 16. Martinez is from th...
- Recreation Fees Waived for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday WeekendContacts: %3Aul%3A %3Ali%3A Tom Knappenberger, 503 808 2241%3A/li%3A %3Ali%3A Jocelyn Biro, 503 808 2411%3A/li%3A %3A/ul%3A The public may visit federal recreation day-use sites for free over the Martin Lu...
- Umpqua National Forest welcomes new staffContact: Susan E. Johnson, 541 957 3230 Umpqua National Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton is proud to announce the arrival of three new employees to the forest. In mid-October, Steve Marchi assum...
- Federal employees donate to local charitiesContact: Susan E. Johnson, %3A541%3A 957-3230 Federal employees from the Wolf Creek Job Corps, located in Glide, Oregon, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and NOAA Fisheries loca...
- Road to Umpqua Hot Springs Temporarily Closed for WinterContact: Susan E. Johnson, %3A541%3A 957-3230 Visitors planning to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs on the Umpqua National Forest, near Toketee, should plan to hike, snow shoe, or ski the last 2.5 mi...
- Umpqua National Forest Christmas tree permits for saleContact: Susan E. Johnson Christmas tree permits can be purchased for five dollars at Umpqua National Forest offices located in Roseburg, Glide, Tiller, Toketee, and Cottage Grove, between 8:00...
- Temporary Closure of Forest Road 3818Contact: Susan E. Johnson, %3A541%3A 957-3230 Approximately 6 miles of Forest Road 3818, on the North Umpqua Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, will be closed to all vehicle traffic fro...
- Diamond Lake Ranger District Snopark Re-construction Completed in Time for Winter RecreationContact: Susan E. Johnson, %3A541%3A 957-3230 Diamond Lake Ranger District recreation staff announce the re-opening of Three Lakes and Cinnamon Butte snoparks that were closed in June for reconstru...
- Fire Season Ends on Umpqua National ForestContact: Cheryl Caplan, %3A541%3A 957-3270 Industrial fire precaution restrictions are no longer in effect on the Umpqua National Forest with the Douglas Forest Protective Association officially ca...
- Fire Closure Lifted on Roads and Trails on the Umpqua National ForestContact: Susan E. Johnson, %3A541%3A 957-3230 Forest Service officials announced on October 3, that roads and trails closed due to wildfires in the Garwood, Lonesome, and Rattle fire areas, have be...
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- Mitch Bulthuis Acting District Ranger for Hells Canyon NRA and Eagle Cap WildernessMitch Bulthuis, Rangeland Management Specialist for the Wallowa-Whitman and Umatilla National Forests, will be walking in some different shoes as he fills the role of Acting District Ranger for the...
- Pendleton District Court Reaches Decision on Baker City PipelineOn January 17, 2012 a decision was reached by the Pendleton District Court resolving the issue of the Baker City pipeline easement across parcels 114-116, within the Baker City watershed, on the Wa...
- Forest Service and Hells Canyon Preservation Council Reach Agreement on Sled Springs OHV TrailsBaker City, OR. The U.S. Forest Service and Hells Canyon Preservation Council have reached an agreement on the Sled Springs OHV Trails located near Enterprise, Oregon. The 2012 Settlement Agr...
- WWNF Welcomes Ann Carlson, Natural Resources Staff OfficerBaker City, OR. The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest would like to welcome new Natural Resources Staff Officer, Ann Carlson, to the forest. Ann comes to us from Denver where she has been working wit...
- Bill Gamble Selected Ranger for La Grande Ranger District%3A!--[if gte mso 9]%3A%3Axml%3A %3Aw:WordDocument%3A %3Aw:View%3ANormal%3A/w:View%3A %3Aw:Zoom%3A0%3A/w:Zoom%3A %3Aw:TrackMoves/%3A %3Aw:TrackFormatting/%3A %3Aw:PunctuationKerning/%3A %3Aw:ValidateAgainstSchemas/%3A ...
- Christmas Tree Permits Now AvailableBaker City, OR. Permits to cut a Christmas tree on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest are available for sale at local Forest Service offices and several commercial outlets. Permits cost $5 e...
- Fees Free During Veterans Day WeekendPORTLAND, Ore. - The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management %3ABLM%3A are waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites over Veterans Day weekend in honor of U.S. veterans and members of the...
- National Memorial Service to Honor Oregon Fallen FirefighterEMMITSBURG, MD. – The 30th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will honor an Oregon firefighter who died in the line of duty in 2009. He is among the 72 firefighters who died...
- Public Use Restrictions Lifted on the Wallowa-Whitman National ForestPublic-use restrictions on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest prohibiting campfires and smoking outside of designated recreation sites have been lifted. “Although cooler temperatures and rec...
- News Release: New Outdoor Safety WebpageEach year people visit national forests and see their first bighorn sheep, take their first horse pack trip or are reunited with friends and family by meeting together at a forest campground. Still...
Willamette National Forest
- Fallen Tree Blocking River Passage on McKenzie RiverA large tree fell across the McKenzie River, blocking river passage below McKenzie Bridge boat launch, one mile west of McKenzie Bridge. The tree, roughly four feet in diameter, completely spans th...
- Heavy Rains Limit Access in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation AreaRecent storms continue to create hazardous driving conditions on Forest Service roads in the northern section of the Willamette National Forest, particularly in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Are...
- Storm Creates Hazardous Conditions; Visitors are Encouraged to Use Caution on Forest RoadsRecent snowfall followed by heavy rains and wind have created extreme hazards in the forest including flooding, debris slides, and falling trees. Access to several recreation areas is currently lim...
- Public Invited to Toll Joe Planning Area Field Trip with Forest Researchers%3ASweet Home, OR%3A – The Sweet Home Ranger District will be hosting a public field trip to the Toll Joe timber planning area on Monday, January 30, 2012. This is the second field trip that is b...
- Joel Starr Receives US Forest Service Regional Volunteer AwardSweet Home, OR – Philomath resident Joel Starr was recently selected as the US Forest Service’s Region 6 Individual Volunteer of the Year, one of the agency’s highest awards for p...
- Youth Conservation Corps Seeks Applicants for Summer JobsAre you a young man or woman who was born between August 10, 1994 and June 18, 1997? Are you interested in summer employment with the Forest Service? The Middle Fork and McKenzie River Ranger Distr...
- University of Oregon Graduates Finish Detroit Lake Design PlanUniversity of Oregon Landscape Architecture students and recent graduates have created a useful, sustainable and innovative land use design for recreationists who use the north side of Detroit Lake...
- Public Invited to Toll Joe Planning Area FieldtripSweet Home Ranger District will be hosting a public fieldtrip to a timber planning area on Friday, December 9, 2011. The planning area is a late successional reserve that is managed to provide habi...
- Christmas Tree Permits Available at Forest Service and BLM District Offices%3ASpringfield, OR%3A Christmas tree permits will soon be available at all Willamette National Forest District offices, the Bureau of Land Management Springfield Interagency office and the Cottage Grov...
- Detroit Lake Piety Island Channel Project BeginsLate season boating conditions should improve for visitors to Detroit Lake next summer. The purpose of the project is to create a safer boating travel corridor between Piety Island and the mainland...
Oregon / Washington BLM
- Environmental Review for Proposed Wild Horse EcosanctuaryAs part of an ongoing effort to reform its national Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced today that it has selected for environmental review a private land site proposed as the location for a wild horse ecosanctuary. The selection of the to-be-reviewed site, a private ranch in southeastern Wyoming 30 miles west of Laramie, me […]
- BLM to Hold Public Meeting for Oregon Badlands Wilderness Management PlanPRINEVILLE, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District Office will hold a public scoping meeting in Bend on March 1 to provide an overview of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness Management Plan process and timeline, and to accept public comments and answer questions related to the development of this plan.
- BLM Initiates Planning For Hardrock Geological Prospecting -- Announces Additional Public MeetingOn February 8, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it was beginning the process to evaluate an exploration plan for hardrock geological prospecting northeast of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Beginning in March 2011, Ascot Resources Ltd. (Ascot) - a Vancouver, B.C.-based company incorporated in the State of Washington as Asco […]
- Secretary Salazar Proposes Expansion of Ecological Forestry in Western OregonDuring a visit today to one of three ecological forestry pilot projects in Oregon, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will apply ecological forestry principles on a broader landscape to restore forest health and to provide sustainable timber harvests for local mills and t […]
- Secretary Salazar Hears Broad Support for Proposed San Juan Islands Conservation AreaDuring his second visit to the Anacortes area on Saturday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar heard growing support and enthusiasm from local community members to create the San Juan Islands National Conservation Area (NCA). Home to bald eagles, orca whales, harbor seals and other rare species, the San Juan Islands have been identified as one of 18 areas […]
- BLM Asks Public to Help Protect Golden EaglesPRINEVILLE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Prineville District Office is replacing an earlier wildlife closure with a voluntary closure for the Trout Creek Recreation Area. This shift allows BLM to better communicate objectives, provide information about golden eagles and local habitat, and complete an ongoing environmental assessment analyzing […]
- Secretary Salazar to Visit Forestry Pilot ProjectOn Tuesday, Feb. 21, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will be in southwest Oregon to view progress underway on the Medford Pilot Project, one of three ecological forestry pilot projects in the state. In December 2010, Secretary Salazar set in motion a plan to apply the principles of active forest management, as suggested by Professors Norm Johnson and J […]
- BLM Signs Revised Historic Preservation AgreementBureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Bob Abbey signed a revision to the BLM's national programmatic agreement (PA) Feb. 9 that clarifies how the agency consults with Tribes and other consulting parties on activities that may affect historic properties.
- Secretary Salazar to Visit Washington State to Discuss the Future of San Juan IslandsOn Saturday, Feb. 18, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell will host a town hall meeting in Anacortes to hear about the ongoing progress to conserve and protect the San Juan Islands. The visit marks Salazar's third time to the area, showcasing the importance of engaging in a dialogue to learn how the Department can be a […]
- BLM Sells Timber in Yamhill and Clackamas CountiesSalem, Ore -- Approximately 7,623 thousand board feet (MBF) of timber was offered for sale at oral auction by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Salem District on Wednesday, February 15.
- BLM Issues Forestry Pilot Project ReportPortland, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is making available a report titled "Southwest Oregon Secretarial Pilot Projects on BLM Lands: Our Experience So Far and Broader Considerations for Long-term Plans," prepared by Norm Johnson, Oregon State University, and Jerry Franklin, University of Washington, two of the […]
- Pack Your Wagon at the Oregon Trail Interpretive CenterOn Friday, Feb. 17, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive will reopen "Pack Your Wagon," the popular interactive exhibit for kids of all ages. Measure your pace and calculate how many steps you would take along the Oregon Trail. Decide what to keep and what to leave behind with a full-scale, packable pioneer wagon. Try on pioneer-style cl […]
- Bob Abbey Joins Twitter, BLM Releases New Media StrategyAs a strong proponent of public engagement, Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey has jumped into the social media conversation on land management issues with his new Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/BLMDirector
- BLM Initiates Planning For Hardrock Geological ProspectingThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is beginning the process to evaluate an exploration plan for hardrock geological prospecting northeast of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (NVM). Beginning in March 2011, Ascot Resources Ltd. (Ascot) - a Vancouver, B.C.-based company incorporated in the State of Washington as Ascot US […]
- Comment Period for Greater Sage-Grouse Scoping ExtendedThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are seeking public comment on issues that should be addressed in Environmental Impact Statements (EIS's) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements (SEIS's) that will evaluate and provide greater sage-grouse conservation measures in land use plans in 10 Western states. To […]
Oregon Sierra Club
- Oregon BLM Land Giveway on the Horizon?Western Oregon’s BLM’s forests are once again the subject of great political debate. Just a few years ago, the Bush administration put forward a plan to massively increase old growth logging on these lands. This plan was stopped in its tracks by President Obama in early 2009. Since then, the BLM has focused primarily are [...]
- Landfill and Compost Facility Tour in CorvallisBy Nancye Ballard, Marys Peak Group (MPG) Outings Leader On Friday afternoon, February 4, eight MPGers took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather to tour Coffin Butte Landfill and the Pacific Rim Compost facility, both north of Corvallis. Jordan Trimmer answered all of our questions and provided as much information as we needed without lapsing [...]
- Legislative Update – Wolves, Cougars and Trees edition – February 2012The Oregon Legislature is meeting for just one month this year, and is expected to be wrapped up with its work by February 29. With significant budget challenges and very little time, it is disappointing to see that a number of legislators have chosen to focus their attention on controversial proposals that weaken protections for [...]
- Help Protect Waldo Lake!In 2010, the Oregon State Marine Board prohibited the use of internal combustion motors on Waldo Lake in response to a broad public call to preserve the unique water purity of the lake. Today, the Oregon State Marine Board is considering reversing that decision due to pressure from a small group of motorboat users and seaplane [...]
- Big Coal Eyes Oregon – Oregonians Fight BackBig coal companies are eying Oregon. With coal fired power plants closing across the Northwest and nation due to public demand for cleaner energy, big coal companies want to export the dirty fossil fuel to fast-growing countries in Asia were environmental standards are far lower than in the U.S. In 2011, the Port of St. [...]
- Apply Now! Sierra Club Beyond Coal InternshipsInternship Supervisor Laura Stevens, Sierra Club Associate Organizing Representative for the Beyond Coal Campaign Coal-Free Northwest Campaign The Sierra Club is leading groundbreaking regional efforts to make the Pacific Northwest a coal-free zone, including leading in the recent success of putting Oregon’s largest polluter, the Boardman coal-fired power pl […]
- New Video: Power Past Coal!Check out this awesome new video about the coal exports fight that the Sierra Club is leading in Oregon and Washington! Share this with your friends! Let us know if you want to get involved! We’re currently fighting three proposed coal export terminals in Oregon — the Ports of St. Helens, Coos Bay, and Morrow. [...]
- 2011: An Environmental Year in Review2011 was a great year for the environment in Oregon, and the Sierra Club played BIG role in a number of key victories! This year we have much to celebrate. We’ve brought an and to an era of burning coal for electricty in Oregon. We’ve helped homeowners across the state invest in rooftop solar and energy efficiency [...]
- Caring for 7 Billion EarthlingsBy Sierra Club volunteer Ramona Rex This October the earth’s population hit 7 billion, with one billion people added to the planet since 1999. Global population was only 1.6 billion at the beginning of the 20th century, and climbed to 6.1 billion by the year 2000. The Oregon Chapter hosted a program Thursday evening December [...]
- Take Action! Help us Designate Oregon’s Marine Reserves Today!A network of marine reserves is the goal of this group of letter writers from the Mary’s Peak Group of the Oregon Sierra Club. We have one of the most beautiful and productive oceans in the world, but Oregon is the only state on the Pacific Ocean that does not have a marine reserve or a [...]
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Snowshoe Magazine
- Will Colorado Junior Snowshoers Shine at the 5K 2012 Dion USSSA National Championships?Darren Brungardt, host of the 2012 National DION Snowshoe USSSA Championships knows Colorado Junior racing (19 and below). He gives his views on the podium finishes. If you’re on it, post the article on the wall for motivation. If you’re … Continue reading →
- Colorado High School Dion USSSA Snowshoe State Championship Takes New PowerBar LMT TurnsThe 2012 Frisco Colorado DION Snowshoes USSSA National Championship host, Darren Brungardt, found time in his 40-hour days to pen this account of his Love Me Tender State Snowshoe Championship Qualifier and how the USSSA National race course developed: After … Continue reading →
- Nescopeck State Park Hosts Penn State Snowshoe Champ USSSA QualifierTwo somewhat mud-ladened laps completed a 10 km Pennsylvania State Championship as a dearth of snowfall–thus far– has hampered races and race directors. Yet, the show without snow goes on, and racers have fun regardless. This annual event–do you remember … Continue reading →
- Highland Forest Dion USSSA Qualifier Challenges Snowshoers Once Again: Attack This Hill!Chary Griffin, Race Director for the 2010 USSSA Dion National Snowshoe Champion, recreates that fun and historic course for the Highland Forest Snowshoe 5 km and 10 km with this command: “Come Conquer the Trail!” Just in case you were … Continue reading →
- Picturesque Conditions Award Empire State Snowshoe Championship Dion USSSA QualifierAn overnight five-inch snow fall coated the grounds, trees and trails in the Winona State Forest creating picturesque wintry conditions awarding the snowshoers ready to attack this challenging layout. Race Director, Matt Westerlund, could not have been happier as warm temperatures … Continue reading →
- King and Queen of Fairbanks Snowshoe Racing Crowned at Dion USSSA QualifierThe Snowshoe Classic, Alaskan style, fashioned a noble finish indeed as snowshoe Series leader, Ben Nelson, clinched yet another race victory to seal his win for the annual Infinity Woodworks Dion Finnish Line Championship. 2007 USSSA medalist Chad Carroll reported, … Continue reading →
- Gear Review: Neova DNA Damage Control SunscreenTraditional sunscreen has a problem. Although it does a generally good job of protecting the skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays, it falls short when it comes to actually repairing already damaged skin. Sunscreen as most of … Continue reading →
- Gear Review: Bear Naked TreatsThe Bear Naked brand began in 2002 with a line of homemade, all-natural granola, all whipped up and sold directly by co-founders Kelly Flatley and Brendan Synnott. A decade and a corporate buyout later – Bear Naked was purchased by … Continue reading →
- Gear Review: Canada Goose HyBridge JacketIt’s amazing how far the technology behind goose down insulation has come in the last few years. What was once limited to bulky, once-size-fits-all, worthless in the rain, products has now evolved into a do-anything material that can be found … Continue reading →
- 2012: The Snowshoe RisesLike many a twenty-something film buffs, I’m drooling in anticipation over this summer’s upcoming Batman threequel The Dark Knight Rises. But, with my pragmatic mind, as much as I love a good superhero showdown, I’m even more excited about next … Continue reading →
Backpackinglight.com
- (M) Fast and Light Shoulder Season Footwear TipsAvoiding wet feet in the shoulders seasons can be impossible. Follow a few simple principles to ensure your feet are happy, no matter the conditions! by David Chenault | 2012-02-21When going into the backcountry, your feet are the most important part of your system and often the weakest link. What I put on my feet is of huge importance. Prior to completing t […]
- What a Beginner Needs for Backpacking: Part 2Clothing, Footwear, Group Gear (Water Treatment, Stoves and Fuel, Shelter). Basic training for the beginner and/or young backpacker, with a focus on Scouts. by Tad Englund | 2012-02-21These articles were written to follow my 'Three Season Hiking Checklist' which as Scoutmaster I would give to the Scouts prior to each outing. The articles discuss ea […]
- What a Beginner Needs for Backpacking: Part 1The Lightweight Lesson, Essentials, Backpack, Sleeping Bag and Pad, Personal Kit. Basic training for the beginner and/or young backpacker, with a focus on Scouts. by Tad Englund | 2012-02-14Most Scout leaders give the Scouts a pack list or checklist to be used for an outing. I had developed a checklist that I thought covered everything needed, but was stripp […]
- (M) CAMP Flash Anorak ReviewAn innovative design makes this wind shell easy to put on and take off. by Danny Milks | 2012-02-14CAMP is an Italian company that specializes in ultralight gear for climbing and skiing. They have recently expanded into producing ultralight clothing. One of their first garments is the Flash Anorak, a 4-ounce (112-gram) pullover wind shell with a MSRP of $119 […]
- (M) Backpacking and Hiking with an UmbrellaFrancis is an umbrella advocate, eschewing typical rainwear. Find out why he's backpacked over 12,500 miles with an umbrella... and decide if you should follow his lead. by Francis Tapon | 2012-02-07When I'm backpacking, hikers often ask, "Why are you carrying an umbrella?" An umbrella seems out-of-place in the wilderness. It's for c […]
- (M) Crazy for Quilts â How Quilts Became My Sleep System of Choice, PLUS A Review of My Favorite, the Stateless Society Custom QuiltTake a walk through the backpacking addicted mind of Ray as he explains his journey to custom quilts, and read a review of his favorite model, a 14-ounce beauty made by fellow BPL-er Javan Dempsey. by Ray Estrella | 2012-02-07Let me take a moment to explain the reasons and route I took to get to quilts for backpacking. I am a toss-and-turn side-sleeper. It i […]
- (M) Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, IntroductionEvaluating the wind and snow loading of shelters for ultralight backpacking in inclement conditions. by Ryan Jordan | 2012-01-31This article introduces a new long term initiative at Backpacking Light: to analyze existing standards of design, manufacturing, and materials of ultralight shelters and relate these standards to observed performance in response to […]
- (M) Deep Freeze: A Cold, Hard Look at Winter StovesInvestigating the lightest-weight options on the market and assessing ease-of-use, reliability, fuel efficiency, and time to boil. by Brad Groves | 2012-01-31Little problems during a winter trip can be a lot more serious than the same problems in summer. There's not as much room for error in winter, and it's not the time for marginal gear. If your […]
- (M) Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter ReviewSimplicity and strength in an all-season shelter. by Ryan Jordan | 2012-01-24The 17-ounce (482-g) Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar claims to be the "first shaped tarp with five low-angle sides and no doors that combines the performance of a traditional pyramid shelter with the open and multi-function pitching of a tarp" (manufacturer website on De […]
- (M) Clikstand T-2 Alcohol Stove System ReviewCan 100% titanium justify the price tag? by David Chenault | 2012-01-24Alcohol stoves have long been a standard of contemporary ultralight backpackers. Their virtues are well documented. They can be somewhat to extraordinarily lightweight, typically have no moving parts to break, clog, or otherwise misfire, fuel is cheap and easy to purchase, they are silent […]
Oregon Attractions
- Exploring Crater Lake National ParkCrater Lake is located in the Umpqua National Forest, 84 miles Northeast of Medford, Oregon. Crater Lake offers majestic views, over 90 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a visitor center, lodging and more. In the winter, Crater Lake offers cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. The short video takes you on a tour of Crater Lake, and [...]
- Exploring Salt Creek Falls AreaSalt Creek Falls is located 62 miles east of Eugene, Oregon and offers beautiful views, hiking trails, picnic tables and more. In the winter the area is great for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The short video takes you on a tour of Salt Creek Falls, the nearby trail system and the less visited Diamond Creek [...]
- Downtown Eugene: Rated Top 10 In AmericaDowntown Eugene rated 9th best downtown in America. – Livability.com Livability.com a website dedicated to America’s best places to live rated Eugene, Oregon as the 9th best downtown in the Nation. “Cool and Green” is how they summed up the city, making note of the rich creativity and culture. The highlights mentioned were the Eugene […]
- Exploring Newport: Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Exploring Newport: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
- Dean Creek Elk Viewing AreaDean Creek Elk Viewing Area is a convenient stop along hwy 38 near Reedsport, Oregon. On our last visit to the Oregon Coast we were passing through the area about an hour before dusk and had the perfect opportunity to view several herds of elk up close. They had come out of the deep woods [...]
- Heading To Florence To Escape The HeatOregon is a relatively mild climate and has me accustom to 80 degree summer days. When the humidity increases and the temperature rises to near 90, I find myself searching for an escape from the heat. From Eugene, Florence is about a 60 minute drive through thick forests, winding up the coastal range and passing [...]
- Small Mouth Bass Fishing On The Umpqua RiverFor the weekend we planned to drive down to Elkton Oregon for an exciting day of small mouth bass fishing on the Umpqua River. With our fishing poles, tackle box, worms and snacks in the car we were ready for the morning drive. The Umpqua River provides year round fishing; however, the later summer months [...]
Eugene Oregon Outdoors
- Newberry Volcanic Monument – Paulina and East LakeNewberry Volcanic Monument – Officially created in 1990 within the Deschutes National Forest, Newberry Crater is a 17sq mile geologic wonder. The monument contains lakes stocked with fish, cinder cones, obsidian flows, waterfalls, camping, hiking and even some elusive hot springs if you know where to look for them. It’s two main lakes, Paulina La […]
- Umpqua Lighthouse and State ParkUmpqua Lighthouse and State Park is an easily accessible and popular general recreation area located less than 100 miles west of Eugene and a short 12 minute drive from Reedsport. The area is known for the 65 foot lighthouse that overlooks Winchester Bay. With its famous red light, the Umpqua Lighthouse is the only lighthouse [...]
- Proxy Falls – McKenzie HighwayProxy Falls is a gorgeous 226 foot veil waterfall that cascades down a wall of mossy columnar basalt. Accessed by a short half mile to mile hike directly off McKenzie Highway 242, Proxy Falls is easily one of the most photogenic waterfalls in Oregon. Location: Proxy Falls is located approximately 65 miles from Eugene, 6-1/2 [...]
- Triangle Lake Slide Rock – Lake Creek Falls, OregonSlide Rock at Lake Creek Falls near Triangle Lake is a unique natural water slide, swimming hole, and cliff jumping area located near Junction City, Oregon, approximately 50 minutes from Eugene. At the entrance to the recreation area, a small waterfall empties into a quaint swimming hole, with a cliff jumping area located directly across [...]
- North Umpqua Trail – Dread and Terror SectionThe North Umpqua Trail parallels the N. Umpqua River east of Roseburg, OR for 79 miles of hiking and biking. The Dread & Terror section is a 13 mile section of ridgeline trial with several unique water features. It is one of the most scenic sections of the trail. It takes its name from the [...]
- North Umpqua Trail – Tioga SectionThe North Umpqua Trail parallels the N. Umpqua River east of Roseburg, OR for 79 miles of hiking and biking. The Tioga section is the first section you come to when approaching from Roseburg or Glide and it is about 16 miles of aerobically demanding hill climbs to gorgeous views. The trail in predominantly single [...]
- The Painted Hills – Mitchell, OregonCentral Oregon’s famous Painted Hills were born in a fiery cloud of ash approximately 33 million years ago and are a spectacular display of the colors of nature’s palette. A series of low clay hills striped in bands of orange, red, black, green, blue, and lavender, the Painted Hills invite visitors to explore the fragile [...]
- Shaniko, Oregon – Ghost TownShaniko, Oregon, located just off of highway 97 in Central Oregon, is Oregon’s best known ghost town. Home to the first “Intercity Bus Service in the US”, this once bustling and pioneering Oregon town quickly went downhill after a series of unfortunate events in the early 1900′s. Be sure to visit the museum and old [...]
- January Sunshine and Adventures in EugeneIt’s been cloudy, cold, and rainy in Eugene for the past few months, but yesterday we were finally given some sunshine and warmer temperatures. It actually reached 60 degrees in January! I had the day off and took the opportunity to go on a 17 mile bike ride along the Willamette River and through Alton [...]
- McKenzie River Rafting: Finn Rock to Prince HelfrichOne of the most popular McKenzie River White Water Rafting runs is from Finn Rock to the Prince Helfrich Boat Landing. This 10 mile run offers rapids for paddlers of all skill levels, amazing scenery, and some of the best play spots the McKenzie River has to offer. Between a few calm quiet sections are [...]
Nikonians.org
- Nikonians Academy adding Nikon D4 & D800 workshops, preps for Spring/SummerNikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen tells us the staff is adding newest Nikon DSLRs to their workshop schedule.
- Last day for free photo magazineGet your digital photography magazine for free - valid for new Gold & Platinum members. Last day to sign up is today, 15th of February 2012. More info here
- Death Valley reservations time-crunch, March previewIf you are holding off your decision on attending the Nikonians Academy Death Valley workshop next month, then don't wait much longer. Our Death Valley workshop leader Michael Mariant tells us that the only hotel in the area is completely booked during that timeframe, except for our block of room reservations which expire on February 29th.
- Nikonians invited to photoact 2012 workshops and conferenceOur friends at Rocky Nook publishing have arranged a "back to basics" conference and workshops series coming to California, USA this summer. The two-day photoact 2012 comes to Santa Barbara August 24-25 and it offers attendees the opportunity to select their areas of interest in the art, craft, and technology of photography.
- Nikon announces new 36.3 megapixel D800 & D800ENikon's long rumored megapixel abundant full frame DSLR has come out of hiding. Our members are going through the features and specs just released and weighing in with their reactions.
- Tamron unveils new full frame f/2.8 lightweight zoomTamron has announced a new standard zoom lens designed for full frame DSLR's combining high speed in a lighweight bundle (plus vibration reduction).
- Free Digital Photo Magazine for NikoniansThe excellent magazine c't Digital Photography is available for one year for free for Nikonians signing up for Gold Membership. The offer is valid until February 15th. More info
- Welcome ProfotoWe are pleased to announce the entry of our newest corporate partner, Profoto-- who proudly stand by their reputaion as the world's leading manufacturer of professional photography lighting and light shaping tools. They arrive just in time to offer our members the opportunity to a try a Profoto D1 monolight set before buying it. In addition to contribut […]
- Welcome OMP -- OneModelPlaceOne Model Place is an online community for models, photographers and creative talents with almost 200,000 active members. They have recently arranged to provide a 30% discount to our Nikonians members. OMP provides models, photographers, casting agents, and clients access to the most diverse talent pool the world has ever seen.
- Super Bowl prediction challenge with Think Tank prize Our friends at Think Tank Photo have supplied us with a Speed Racer V2.0 hybrid shoulder bag/belt pack as a prize for the psychic Nikonian who already knows the winning team and score of the 2012 Super Bowl. Super Bowl Surprise Challenge/Contest details are available in our English Cafe, and all Nikonians -- worldwide -- (except one) are eligible to enter.
- Assignment: show Nikon how you would sell their gearNikonians online photo assignments leader Rob Migliaccio (rmigliaccio) of Rhode Island, USA has posted one of his most challenging assignments to date. Can you come up with a Nikon product image good enough to gain the attention of their advertising team?
- Nikonians Academy March highlightsMarch is a big month for the Nikonians Academy with photo workshops all around North America. Academy Director Mike Hagen kicks the month off with workshops in Los Angeles at Samy's Camera near Hollywood March 1-4.
- Nikonians Academy Workshops coming up in MarchMike Hagen in Los Angeles, Winston C. Hall in Dallas and Austin, and Steve Simon in Toronto, will be presenting the workshops you have been waiting for ...
- CES 2012 - International Technology Exhibition
- The Nikonians Academy keeps on rolling its feature workshops for youComing up in February, showing only those with available seats:
