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Oregon State Parks
- Free camping & day-use parking June 1, 2013Saturday June 1 is our way of saying “thanks” to all our visitors! Camping is free for RV, tent and horse camp sites. Parking at day-use parking fee parks is also free. Call Reservations Northwest (1-800-452-5687) before 5 p.m. May 30 to make your campsite reservations — the earlier, the better. Or, reserve online at […]
- Let’s Go! — birding, camping, disc golfing, hiking & paddlingLet’s Go! launches on State Parks Day — events scheduled throughout the summer Have you wanted to try birding, disc golfing, hiking or paddling, but lack the equipment or knowledge? Our Let’s Go! events will get you started. We provide the gear, and the guides are some of the best — Oregon State Park rangers! […]
- Grant’s Getaways — GORGEous BikewayJohn Yeon State Scenic Corridor Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Oregon Outdoors
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Travels With Terry
- Federal recreation fees waived Monday, Jan. 21, on Martin Luther King Jr. holidayUnfortunately, this particular fee waiver comes at a slow time in the Pacific Northwest and benefit to the public is minimal (it does not include winter recreation parking). There will be waivers on busier days to come, though.
- Lonely Planet's 'Best Trip' road adventure series visits Pacific Northwest, worldLonely Planet provides motivation for a road trip with a 368-page full-color book that describes the best trips of the region, from the edges of Alaska to California and the Alberta prairie.
- Forest fire season officially begins in Washington woods; expect Oregon cautions, tooDuring fire restrictions, campfires may be prohibited outside designated campgrounds. Campfires may be allowed in approved fire pits, but land managers can put additional restrictions in place when necessary.
- U.S. government agencies announce national service pass to recreation landsBeginning on Armed Forces Day on May 19, active duty service men and women can obtain the new military version of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass.
- Travel Oregon's chief executive helps direct National Travel and Tourism StrategyThe strategy reflects input from local government and business leaders, including the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board chaired by Oregon Tourism Commission chief executive Todd Davidson.
- Tents for Troops offers free camping for active duty militaryThe 40-state program, called Tents for Troops, was started by Charlie Curry, a camping park owner from Castle Rock, Wash.
- Flood potential will be high in Oregon mountains; Wallowa-Whitman forest advises cautionWarmer temperatures, rain and melting snow in higher elevations can create flood conditions in a short period of time. Eastern Oregon sees its highest rainfall from April to June and a downpour can push streams to their limits.
- Oregon Wild runs 32-site 'elimination tournament' to determine Oregon's favorite wild placeThrough March and early April, people will have the chance to vote for their favorite places in Oregon in hopes that they make the "Wild Four" and ultimately are named Oregon's favorite wild place.
- 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.
The Wildlife News
- BLM Abuse of its Public Trust Duty – Conservationists Win Duck Creek CaseWestern Watersheds Project and Wild Utah Project had a significant win this week on the Duck Creek allotment of Utah. In the longest running administrative grazing appeal hearing in the history of the Department of the Interior, including 12 weeks of hearings and a record of 15,000 pages, WWP demonstrated that [...]
- Wildlife Services maybe to get more money to deal with feral swineMore dollars to deal with these destructive invasives might get into federal budget- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) gives the good news that federal appropriations might go up this year for feral hog control despite sequesters, debt limit confrontations, austerity programs, etc. USDA-Wildlife Services, an agency which most conservationists have […]
- Conservation scientists oppose efforts to remove federal protections for wolves across the lower 48 statesInterior Secretary Sally Jewell received two letters today from conservation scientists criticizing a draft Rule that would remove protections for wolves across the lower 48 states. One letter came from the American Society of Mammalogists, the other from 16 conservation scientists. Signatories include several scientists who conducted the research the gover […]
- US Fish and Wildlife Service sued by Western Watersheds over the legal implication of grizzly bear disappearanceUSFWS called “wrong” to say no grizzlies had been killed on Sheep Experiment Station on Idaho/Montana border, Continental Divide Area Boise, ID. On May 17, 2013 the Western Watersheds Project, Cottonwood Environmental Law Center, Native Ecosystems Council and Yellowstone Buffalo Foundation filed a suit in federal district court to challenge domestic sheep g […]
- Worry over dead bison found north of Yellowstone ParkMontana is said to be investigating- Gardiner, MT. Given the frequent stories of wildlife killing and hate that emanate from the Gardiner, Montana area, the latest find of 2 to 4 bison carcasses north of Yellowstone Park is raising worry about more illegal and legal wildlife killing in the area and/or the spread of domestic or wildlife [...]
- Do you have some interesting wildlife news? May 18, 2013 editionIt is time for a new “wildlife news” thread. Please put your news, links and comments below in comments. Here is the link to the thread being retired (May 1, 2013).
- Chronic Wasting Disease closes in on YellowstoneFatal ungulate disease advances as Wyoming game managers continue on in denial- Our recent story on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin now has a followup in the treasured Greater Yellowstone country. In both places, wildlife managers and politicians continue to take a heedless attitude [...]
- The invasion of Yellowstone Lake by Lake Trout blamed for decline in Yellowstone’s elkHypothesis points to how profound indirect effects of human caused ecological changes can be- For a generation now lake trout (mackinaw) have greatly reduced the formerly hugely abundant Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake and in its tributary streams. This decline was made worse by the emergence of whirling disease, a parasite carried by people […]
- AP breaks story that Obama Administration won’t prosecute wind farm eagle deathsNews on wind and solar farms keeps getting worse- It doesn’t have to be that solar and wind power alternative energy has to be hard on people and animals. However, the way they are being rolled out is damaging. For example, the SW desert solar farms seem to be spreading the debilitating fungal disease, coccidioidomycosis [...]
- Alberta Fish and Wildlife has success helicoptering road kill to hungry grizzly bears in the springtimeWill this program stem the decline of grizzlies in SW Alberta? Grizzlies are on the decline in Alberta. The province has far fewer bears than adjacent British Columbia and even fewer than the state of Montana to its south. Resource development such as tar sands, natural gas exploration and development all along the Rocky Mountain [...]
Oregon Live | Hiking
- 8 Great Hikes in the Pacific NorthwestSummer in the Pacific Northwest is made for walking. We enjoy the longer hours of daylight, our trails have finally dried out and we have so many beautiful places to go. Our roads take us to many of those places, but to see the best of the best we need to get out and hike. And sometimes not very far. Here we present some of the region's most scenic hike […]
- Mountain Climbing in the NorthwestAh, the freedom of the hills: the mantra of the mountaineer. But remember, they're only free if you don't screw up and trigger a risky helicopter evacuation at public expense. So, if you intend to climb a big mountain, first learn the ropes (take a mountaineering course from the Mazamas), get well-equipped (drop a couple thou at REI) and, most impo […]
- Urban Hikes in PortlandPortland's urban hiking trails offer tons of variety. Consider walking on a stately dormant volcano that overlooks the cityscape at Mount Tabor, or head to Forest Park's 70 miles of wilderness trails -- the Lower Macleay Trail to Pittock Mansion is a nice jaunt that winds alongside Balch Creek, one of Forest Park's few year-round streams. Or, […]
- The Summer Slopes of Mount BachelorSkis rest in the garage, weary. In the basement, snowboards snooze like hibernating bears. And along central Oregon's grand winter-sports boulevard, Century Drive, cyclists clad in little more than shorts and helmets take a breather in -- of all places -- the bone-dry chain-up area on the way to Mount Bachelor.
- Douglas Lorain: Hiking LifeFrom bears to bugs to bullets, he's seen it all -- and hiked 31,000 miles in the process
Oregon Outdoors & Recreation
- Skiing (up) Shasta: A springtime trip allows a long ascent over snow and a fun, fast trip back downSometimes a mountain speaks to you. Its voice vibrates across great swaths of land. The day I moved to southern Oregon, I knew I wanted to climb Mount Shasta.
- Rogue Creamery has savory neighbors: Ledger David wine tasting, Lillie Belle chocolateNext door to the south of Rogue Creamery is Ledger David's Le Petit Tasting Room, then Lillie Belle Farms' handmade chocolate. It's Central Point's artisan corridor.
- Lance Armstrong doping: Panel will study allegations of collusion between Armstrong and UCILong-standing claims about the UCI and Armstrong's relationship "absolutely will be addressed" by the commission, UCI President Pat McQuaid said.
- Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building to be dedicated in Portland (future home for BLM, Forest Service)Located at 1200 S.W. Third Ave., the building will bring together many federal departments, including regional recreation providers. The BLM will move into the building in August, followed by the U.S. Forest Service in September.
- Simple formula gets the stink out of a skunked dogAn Eastern Washington University chemist provides the formula for deodorizing a pooch.
- Central Oregon visit approaching; tells us what you love about Prineville (Bend, too)Use this form to send in your favorite places in central Oregon. Look for what readers like best on oregonlive.com/travel and on twitter at #SoCenOR.
- South Umpqua Falls Campground opens in time for big camping weekendThe rehabilitation of the meadow was a community effort. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians provided equipment and volunteers to get the project rolling.
- Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Beaverton School District reach deal on land near William Walker ElementaryThe acquisition will allow the park district to redevelop Cedar Hills Park. Construction may begin in early 2016 and could finish by spring 2017.
- Painted Hills photo by reader shows why he misses central Oregon while living in FloridaAn ex-Oregonian, the photographer lives in Floraida. He flies fly into Portland, rents a car, and drives the scenic routes throughout the state taking pictures, visiting friends and family along the way.
- Crater Lake photo by reader shows southern Oregon at its best (he misses it living in Florida)An ex-Oregonian, the photographer lives in Floraida. He flies fly into Portland, rents a car, and drives the scenic routes throughout the state taking pictures, visiting friends and family along the way.
- The Guide's Forecast: May 22-28 The Guide's Forecast for Oregon and southwest Washington for the week of May 22-28.
- Oregon celebrates State Parks Day with free day of camping first Saturday of JuneThree Let's Go events will be offered on State Parks Day. Rangers will lead the activities and provide the necessary gear so that families can try new outdoor activities with confidence.
- Wallowa Mountain Loop Road opens in time for Memorial Day drivingForest visitors may find a lot of National Forest Service roads opening early this year; however the Forest Service encourages visitors to use extreme caution while traveling these roads.
- Food safety tips in time for Memorial Day weekendThe USDA reminds cooks and hosts to clean, separate, cook and chill to ward off harmful bacteria.
- Road to Crown Point, Vista House reopens Friday for Memorial Day weekendThe year-long viaduct restoration project is nearly complete, opening the Historic Columbia River Highway to Crown Point, 733 feet above the Columbia River. The site receives more than half a million visitors a year.
Oregon Wild
- Sean Stevens On the Wyden O&C Legislative FrameworkOregon Wild urges Senator Wyden to pursue a balanced approach to protect clean water, salmon, and Oregon's tourism and recreation economy.
- Annual Water Shortages Degrade Klamath National Wildlife Refuge MarshesThousands of acres of National Wildlife Refuge wetlands in the Klamath Basin will go without water this year. All signs are pointing to an unprecedented disaster.
- Champion Western Red Cedar TreeOregon has a new champion western red cedar, located somewhere along the state's northern coast. We can't tell you exactly where it is, but we can tell you the tree's name.
- Wendell's Wildflower Hike Field NotesMay has been sunny and dry so far in Oregon, and the Columbia River Gorge was the place to be the first week of the month during Wendell's annual spring wildflower outings.
- Getting to Know Oregon's WolvesYou know the story of Journey and how he became the world's most famous wolf. Now get ready to meet Journey's brothers and sisters.
Oregon Adventurist
- Reserve a Lookout Tower This Fall (Sisters)September 15th is an important date for all lovers of autumn recreation. It marks the end of wildfire season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by renting a firetower or lookout. August in Oregon is a lesson in wildfires: Haze in the air? Something must be burning. Thunder storms? Check the news to [...]
- Starstruck in AugustTwo seasonal phenomena happen every August. One happens at a cosmic level, and the other happens in my head, and fortunately they are complementary events. In my head, I start running through the list of must-do-before-summer-ends. The days are hot but noticeably shorter, and the trails I have not hiked, the lakes I have not [...]
- Biking the Beach in SeasideOne of the first things you’ll notice upon arriving to Seaside is the flurry of folks riding around on multi-person bicycles. While we’re fans of biking no matter what the flavor, few things compare to riding along the beach of the Pacific. Bring your own mountain bike or rent a three-wheeled “Slingshot” from Wheel Fun [...]
- Kayak the Willamette (Portland)Planning a kayak/canoe expedition along the Willamette River? First and foremost, check out the Willamette River Water Trail Guide. It gives detailed info on public and private lands, campsites, amenities (very few) and notes about currents and hazards. Keep in mind that changing water levels can impact the island campsites throughout the season. Candiani Ba […]
- Camp Kitchen: Tonka ToastersFrom Gather At The Table: If all goes as planned with our summer recreation schedule, most of our cooking will happen OUT of the kitchen – either over a campfire, firepit, or on the grill. Our first outing was last weekend, and we broke out the tonka toasters. It’s one of the true signs that [...]
Northwest Sportsman Magazine
- The Daily Howler: The Travels Of WA-017M and OR7A young Washington wolf is on its way to upsetting conventional wisdom about the mixing — err, lack thereof — of inland and coastal wolves in British Columbia. The black-coated Smackout male known as WA-017M, which left its pack in ...read more...
- OSP Charges Waldport Man With Illegally Selling Sport-caught Dungies(OREGON STATE POLICE FISH & WILDLIFE DIVISION PRESS RELEASE) An investigation by the Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division at the Newport Area Command office is leading to multiple charges for several individuals including a Tidewater-area man previously ...read more...
- 40 Northerns Caught During PikePalooza; One Worth $1,000There was exactly one tagged northern pike swimming in Washington’s Pend Oreille River reservoirs for last weekend’s PikePalooza, and despite poor fishing weather and a low likelihood it would be hooked, it was. Kalispel Tribe fishery managers, who run the ...read more...
- Trophy Of A Bag Limit At Wallowa — 20 Kokes A DayOne thing I learned while doing those articles on Wallowa Lake kokanee a couple years ago was this: When it comes to the landlocked salmon, you’re either catching a few big ones or a lot of small ones, but in ...read more...
- Oregon’s Salty Dogs Getting A Bottomfish Descender In The Mail(OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE) In one of the biggest conservation efforts of its kind in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife mailed 3,500 packages containing a device to help saltwater anglers conserve rockfish and ...read more...
- ODFW Reports New Wolves, Wolf Death, Depredations In Northeast OregonMost of the wolf news in the Northwest has been occurring in Washington this spring, but the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife released a roundup of bits this afternoon. Here’s what has just been posted to the agency’s Wolf ...read more...
- An Update On Springer Fishing On Washington’s Snake(GLEN MENDEL, WDFW FISHERIES BIOLOGIST, VIA MADONNA LUERS) The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met and did not change the run prediction from the reduced estimate they made the previous week (107,500). They will meet again next Tuesday to reconsider the ...read more...
- Tuke Steelheaders, Would You Rather Fish Aug. 1-Dec. 31 Or Aug. 1 or Sept. 1-Feb. 28?(WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE) Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish managers will present information and take public input on proposed Tucannon River steelhead management changes at a meeting in Dayton on May 29. The ...read more...
- Who Will And Won’t Pay For Wolf Work With Their WA License PlatesThe driver of the BMW with the basic Washington plate that says the car GOES211, the elk hunter whose wildlife plate proclaims him an ELKNUT and the Coug with the new red WSU plate that reads ARRRGH — those are ...read more...
- What’s Fishin’ In Oregon (5-22-13)Two big fishing weekends are coming up for Oregon anglers. This one it’s the trout opener on numerous streams and two reservoirs in the Clackamas River basin — as well as the Columbia spring Chinook reopener. Next one it’s Free ...read more...
Oregon / Washington BLM
- Recreation Sites on BLM Opening for 2013 SeasonRoseburg, Ore. - All Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District campgrounds are open for the season, except for Scaredman campground, as of May 2013.
- Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public LandsIn response to President Obama's challenge to expand employment opportunities for youth, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced $4.2 million in grants to support conservation employment and mentoring opportunities for more than 600 young people ages 15-25 on public lands across the country.
- BLM Sells Timber In Tillamook, Clackamas and Polk CountiesSalem, Ore - Approximately 19 million board feet (MMBF) of timber was offered for sale at oral auction by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM), Salem District, on Wednesday, May 22. Three of the four timber sales offered were sold for a total of $3,460,800.
- Keno Landscape Analysis EALakeview, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Klamath Falls Resource Area (KFRA) of the Lakeview District, (BLM) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and corresponding draft Finding of No Significant Impact for the Keno Landscape Analysis EA.
- GSA to Announce Transformation of 1974 Federal Building into Cost-Saving Sustainable FacilityThe U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will rededicate the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in downtown Portland on Thursday, May 30. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR. GSA and its project partners will also host a public open house and tours 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The project is expected to achieve a 55 percent e […]
- BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands FoundationBureau of Land Management (BLM) Principal Deputy Director Neil Kornze honored two BLM employees today at a ceremony held by the Public Lands Foundation. Bill Childress and Jon Reponen were presented with national awards for their commitment and exceptional dedication to managing America's public lands.
- BLM Opens Tioga Bridge and Emerald TrailThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District would like to announce the official grand opening of the Tioga Bridge and Emerald Trail, 28 miles east of Roseburg, along Highway 138.
- Long Draw and Miller Homestead Fires Report The Long Draw Fire (558,198 acres) and Miller Homestead Fire (160,801 acres) both resulted from lightning strikes from a storm on the afternoon of July 8, 2012. The Long Draw Fire burned primarily within the Vale District (BLM) and the Miller Homestead Fire burned within the Burns District. Although most land involved in the fires is under the jurisdiction o […]
- Alcohol Ban in Effect at Lower Lake Creek FallsThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eugene District ban on the possession or consumption of alcohol at the Lower Lake Creek Falls recreation site is now in effect.
- Southwest Gerber Habitat Restoration EALakeview, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Klamath Falls Resource Area (KFRA) of the Lakeview District, (BLM) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and corresponding draft Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) for the Southwest Gerber Habitat Restoration EA.
- Meet the Pioneers at Oregon Trail Center Memorial Day WeekendThe National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is offering two days of special programs featuring historic re-enactors and demonstrations of frontier life Saturday and Sunday May 25 and 26.
- South Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Centers CombineLakeview, Ore. - Klamath Falls (KFICF) and Lakeview (LIFC) Interagency Fire Centers will be consolidated in into one facility located in Lakeview, Ore., to provide south central Oregon with improved initial attack dispatching and logistical support for emergency management.
- Joe Reinarz as the new Interagency Fire Staff OfficerLakeview, Ore. - The Fremont-Winema National Forest and Lakeview District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcome Joe Reinarz as the new Interagency Fire Staff Officer. Reinarz will be responsible for overseeing both agencies' fire staff and resources across a combined 5.8 million acres.
- RAP Camp Extends Application DeadlineKlamath Falls, Oregon - Resources and People (RAP) Camp will be extending the due date for student applications until May 31, 2013, or until all vacancies are filled. Applications are now being accepted from students between the ages of 13 to 18 from both rural and urban areas.
- Fee Season at Yakima River Canyon Begins May 15The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin charging fees at Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines and Roza Recreation Sites on Sunday, May 15. Site use fees are charged from May 15 through September 15. Fees charged at the four recreation sites include a $15 per site overnight fee and a $5 per-vehicle day use fee.
Oregon Fish & Wildlife Weekly Report
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Oregon Sierra Club
- Oregon Chapter Seeks Applications for Volunteer Treasurer!The Oregon Chapter is seeking a committed and qualified individual to serve in a key volunteer leadership role within our organization. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis and will begin reviewing applications on May 20th until the position is fulled. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Oregon Chapter Sierra Club 1821 […]
- Coalition Files Suit to Protect Fragile Alpine Meadows on Mt. HoodFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 5/16/2013 Media Contacts: Lori Ann Burd, Bark, loriannburd@gmail.com, 847-567-4052 Rhett Lawrence, Sierra Club, rhett.lawrence@sierraclub.org, (503) 238-0442, x304 Coalition Files Suit to Protect Fragile Alpine Meadows on Mt. Hood Destructive Mountain Biking Expansion at Timberline Lodge Threatens Summer Recreation Opportunities, Fish […]
- New opportunities to get into the North Coast State ForestsThe North Coast State Forest Coalition is hosting a series of field trips in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests. Anyone interested in the state forests and the role they play in the local economy and ecosystem is invited to attend. Hike Kings Mountain and Elk Mountain in the Tillamook State Forest, Sunday, May 19th – Kings Mountain […]
- Join the worldwide March Against Monsanto on March 25!Portland, join the growing movement against Monsanto’s control over our food supply! The proliferation of Monsanto’s GMO’s and dramatic upsurge in the use of their toxic herbicide Roundup/glyphosate is an issue that requires action by citizens now. With Congress and government agencies failing to respond to the public’s concerns and the precautionary princi […]
- Oregon Legislature Protects Waldo Lake!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian Pasko (503) 704-2188 brian.pasko@sierraclub.org Oregon Legislature Protects Waldo Lake Passes Law Banning Motorboats and Sea Planes on one of the purest lakes in the World (SALEM, OR) —Voting 37 to 20 during a late morning session on Monday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed SB 602-A, banning the use of […] […]
- Half Time at the State CapitolOn April 18, the Oregon legislature reached its first deadline to move bills out of committee. The Sierra Club continues to track, analyze, and advocate for bills that impact the environment. Below is a list of our top legislative priorities that are still alive following the April 18 deadline. If you would like to take […]
- Who Will Speak for the Birds?by Heidi Dahlin, Oregon Chapter Conservation Chair The Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuge Complex is a stopover for one of the largest migration of birds in North America. Birds stop by south-central Oregon to rest and feed on their way north or south, or stay and raise their young. This weekend, representatives from two Sierra Club chapters […]
- As the weather warms up, so too does the state forest effort!The collaborative effort to protect the Oregon’s state forests is gaining momentum, primarily due to the effort of volunteers and activists in northwest Oregon. Last July, a group of activists traveled to Tillamook to push the Board of Forestry to create the new High Value Conservation Area classification. Their work was a fruitful first step. In March, […] […]
- Help Our Senators Designate More Oregon Wilderness!In February of this year Senators Wyden and Merkley introduced a serious of wilderness and land protection bills targeting the Oregon Caves Nationa Monument, Devil’s Staircase, Cathredral Rock and Horse Heaven in the John Day Basin, and lands along the Chetco, Molalla, and Rogue rivers. Senator Wyden recently brought forth and marked up the first […]
- High Desert Adventures 2013!The High Desert Committee will be leading two trips to the desert this summer. Descriptions and contacts follow. We also think there is a probability we will offer a fall multi-day trip as well but have not finalized plans. Visit our website for updates. Owyhee Rendezvous Jun 26 – 30, 2013 Calling all desert enthusiasts! […]
Southern Oregon | Mail Tribune
- Up and over 'The Rogue River Ramble'The State of Jefferson is a dream for mountain bikers and road cyclists, with hundreds of challenging single-tracks in the Sikiyous and Cascades and...
- Air Force team with Ashland grad tops EverestAn elite U.S. Air Force mountain-climbing team that includes an Ashland High School graduate made it to the roof of the world Sunday.
- 'Empty' quarter is alive with birdsIt could be a scene out of "The Big Year," the bird-watching comedy with Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson.
- Warmer air, water affect trout-stocking scheduleWarming air and water temperatures have led state fish managers to cancel planned releases of hatchery-bred rainbow trout scheduled this month for...
- These birds feel right at home in the waterIf you want to strike terror into the heart of a developing birder, shout "Peeps!"
- It's definitely no longer kid's playEven as a 12-year-old bass-fishing prodigy, Jacob Wall knew all those practice casts on his family's Jacksonville driveway would one day turn into...
- Full EnduroThe 22nd annual Spring Thaw bicycle race will cover new ground this weekend.
Snowshoe Magazine
- Winter Wanderings in Washington’s Kettle RangeNamed after the roiling falls near where the Kettle River enters the Columbia River, eastern Washington’s Kettle Range is deceptively mellow. Although this range in the far northeast corner of the state features a half-dozen of eastern Washington’s highest peaks, … Continue reading →
- Bad Things That Good Athletes DoAs an athlete, as the one up logging miles at the crack of dawn and doggedly trekking through anything that Mother Nature fancies, it is easy to start bending, and breaking, the commandments that keep us healthy. Eat breakfast, drink … Continue reading →
- Enchanted Trails: New Mexico’s Best Summer RacesNew Mexico’s northern mountain ranges offer some of the best snowshoeing in the West during winter months, so it’s no surprise that trail races abound in the Sangres, Jemez and Sandias during summer. Here are five of the toughest – … Continue reading →
- Nuts About NuttZoCan’t decide between peanut butter and almond butter? Not sure how to incorporate Brazil nuts or flax seeds into your diet? NuttZo, a certified organic nutbutter company launched in 2009, might be the solution to your problems. The original … Continue reading →
- Cellular Foresight ~ Part FiveAlkaline/Acid Values The all-important balance of acid and alkaline within your body is termed pH. It is measured on a scale from pH 1 [most acidic] to pH 14 [most alkaline] with 7.35 being an ideal and vital level for … Continue reading →
- One Tough Race – 100 miles of Muck at ZumbroThe 2013 Wilderness Athlete Gnarly Bandit Series didn’t start off with a bang, but rather with the semi-quick pitter-patter of footsteps on soft, snow-covered mud. And the more footsteps that landed on the course, the softer the mud became, engulfing … Continue reading →
- Montana’s Cabinet Mountains are Packed with Winter AdventureDoubled over at the waist, my trekking poles supporting my body and 50 pounds of winter-camping gear, I can’t muster the breath to curse whoever constructed this trail. Over the course of a little more than four miles I have … Continue reading →
- Spring Adventures on Alberta’s Icefields ParkwayThe Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic roads in the Canadian Rockies and links the mountain communities of Jasper and Lake Louise. In summer it’s a busy road with tourists at every viewpoint, groups of cyclists completing the … Continue reading →
- Snowshoeing Education 307: The Homemade Snowshoe Repair KitKids, teens, young adults and parents all seem to enjoy my “what’s in my pack” game. With a fictitious story of having to carry necessities for safety and comfort in my daypack for a full day of snowshoeing on trails … Continue reading →
- Snowshoeing in CroatiaCroatia, at the crossroads of Europe and the jewel of the Adriatic, attracts around 10 million tourists a year. The bulk of its tourism industry is centred near its stunning coast, and it’s near here that many of its key … Continue reading →
Backpackinglight.com
- (M) The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 1: GearThe first episode of Backpacking Light's new video series, "The SUL Wanderer" tells stories and teaches techniques about "SuperUltralight Backpacking" - the style of backpacking that focuses on the extremes of light weight, compactness, and simplicity for wilderness travel. by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-21I'm really excited to be abl […]
- (M) Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking â Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2B: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Rainwear, Insulation, Headwear, Handwear, and FootwearAdapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear. by Will Rietveld | 2013-05-21SuperUltraLight (SUL) backpacking, by definition, calls for a base pack weight less than 5 pounds (2.27 kg). It's fallen out of favor because of the perceived difficulty of achieving such a low pack weight. Back in 2005, Back […]
- (M) SUL BikeRaftFishPacking (BFRP)An SUL approach to multisport: bikepacking, packrafting, and tenkara fly fishing. by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-15I didn't start backpacking only to walk trails. My very first wilderness trips, in the 1970s, to remote places by foot with my dad nearly always involved the quest to fish some out of the way stretch of river, or an alpine lake. Bushwhacking and […]
- (M) Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking â Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2A: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear. by Will Rietveld | 2013-05-15SuperUltraLight (SUL) backpacking, by definition, calls for a base pack weight less than 5 pounds (2.27 kg). It's fallen out of favor because of the perceived difficulty of achieving such a low pack weight. Back in 2005, Back […]
- (M) The SUL MindsetThe SUL Mindset may be more than gear weights, and performance standards. by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-08Backpacking Light is embarking on a new series about "SuperUltraLight" (SUL) backpacking, an affectionate term that has become one descriptor for carrying a base weight of less than five pounds (other descriptors that I've heard include "a […]
- (M) Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking â Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope. Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear. by Will Rietveld | 2013-05-08SuperUltraLight (SUL) backpacking, by definition, calls for a base pack weight less than 5 pounds (2.27 kg). It's fallen out of favor because of the perceived difficulty of achieving such a low pack weight. Back in 2005, Back […]
- (M) Lightweight Fry Bake Gear and Technique (Video)If you're a fan of fry-baked meals in the backcountry, and you are reading this article, it's not likely you're one who gets real excited about carrying the two-pound classic Banks' Fry Bake. Here are some options for lighter gear and techniques for fry-baking as a solo traveler, or in smaller groups. by Ryan Jordan | 2013-05-01On casual […]
- (M) Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term ReviewNew and evolving technologies necessitate a reexamination of the conventional wisdom of down versus synthetic fill insulation. by David Chenault | 2013-05-01Fleece, goose down, and synthetic fill insulations: for decades these have been the only choices for backcountry travelers concerned with gear weight. Other options like wool and fur are too heavy and bu […]
- (M) Integral Designs Traverse 2 ReviewTunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews by Roger Caffin | 2013-04-23This is a mini-review to go with Part 1 and Part 2 of our Survey and Tutorial on Tunnel Tents. It reviews the Integral Designs Traverse 2. Some of the illustrations are from the manufacturer's web site, used here with acknowledgement. ARTICLE OUTLINE Abstract […]
- (M) Enlightened Equipment Revelation ReviewA well-made quilt that offers high-quality materials, high fill-power down, and excellent loft for an incredible price. by Chris Wallace | 2013-04-23The Enlightened Equipment Revelation is a winter-weight quilt offered by the Minnesota-based company with a specified rating of 0 F (-17 C). The quilt's warmth is achieved using cutting-edge fabrics, unique […]
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 Gallery District, the H […]
- Exploring Newport: Oregon Coast AquariumThe Oregon Coast Aquarium entrance is tucked in the natural setting of the Oregon Coast. Trees and water surrounds the walking path to the entrance of the aquarium. Gift Shop: The aquarium gift shop and book store offers unique gift ideas and is always fun to look around. Getting around: The gravel walking paths are [...]
- Exploring Newport: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural AreaThe Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located just north of Newport, Oregon. The land jets out due west nearly a mile into the Pacific Ocean and offers a tour of Oregon’s tallest lighthouse, tide pools to explore and an interpretive center to learn more about the area. Tidepooling before the Yaquina Head Lighthouse [...]
- 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 [...]
Cultural Oregon
- Getaway To Hood River Fruit and Flower LoopAnimal farms, gardens and vineyards are all part of the Hood River Fruit and Flower Loop country drive. The post Getaway To Hood River Fruit and Flower Loop appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Mt Hood Activities And Events Oregon Overnight Getaways Hood River Columbia River Gorge Restaurant Choices
- Discover Historic Albany: An Oregon Getaway DestinationAlbany Oregon offers Three National Registry Historical Districts that Cultural Travelers will fall in love with.. Pioneer Houses, a Carousel Museum, Tours, Food and Drink.The post Discover Historic Albany: An Oregon Getaway Destination appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Historic Jacksonville Oregon Getaway Fun Things to Do In Oregon-Christmas […]
- Rogue Camping: Adventure From Beginning To EndCamping on the Rogue River. Several great ideas for this exciting adventure-land. Fishing, camping, hiking, boating, AMAZING beauty.The post Rogue Camping: Adventure From Beginning To End appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Rogue River Valley: Southern Oregon Adventure Oregon Adventure Ideas: Natural Wonders – Great Outdoor Recreation Outdoor R […]
- Oregon Rodeos: Clowns Are The Adventure HeroesRodeo Clowns are the heart and soul of the American Rodeo scene. Enjoy their story.The post Oregon Rodeos: Clowns Are The Adventure Heroes appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Oregon Rodeos The Desperado “Cowboy Hank Vaughn” Oregon Wild West Adventures
- Explore Oregon Adventure Places-Gorge-Lava-Lighthouses-TrailsExploring the Columbia River Gorge, Lava Lands, Lighthouses, Farmers Markets and Oregon Trail Sites gives readers some excellent adventure ideas.The post Explore Oregon Adventure Places-Gorge-Lava-Lighthouses-Trails appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Oregon Lighthouses Define The Coast Oregon Coast Attractions-Wildlife-History-Hiking-Lighthous […]
- Oregon Coast Attractions-Theater-Ocean-MuseumsThe Oregon Coast offers an amazing variety of things to do. Ocean, museums, gardens, theaters and more. All of Explore The Oregon Coast awaits visitors! The post Oregon Coast Attractions-Theater-Ocean-Museums appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Oregon Coast Attractions-Wildlife-History-Hiking-Lighthouses Seaside Oregon-Great Family Beach Vacati […]
- Oregon Events and Festivals-A Taste of Ashland"A Taste of Ashland" gives everyone ANOTHER reason to head to this wonderful mecca of creative energy.The post Oregon Events and Festivals-A Taste of Ashland appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Oregon Attractions-Ashland Film-Shakespeare 2013 Ashland Shakespeare Festival Scene Medford Oregon Festivals: Springtime In The Rogue River Va […]
- Oregon Adventure Ideas: Natural Wonders – Great Outdoor RecreationCanyonlands, a Volcanic Lake, the Hang Gliding Capital of Oregon and pristine beaches are all part of Cultural Oregon's spring suggestions for outdoor recreation.The post Oregon Adventure Ideas: Natural Wonders – Great Outdoor Recreation appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Rogue River Valley: Southern Oregon Adventure Enjoying Oregons Recr […]
- Oregon Cultural Event- Annual John Scharff Migratory Bird FestivalFor "Birders" the John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival gives attendees an opportunity to fully enjoy the Pacific Flyway experience, plus history, a kids fair, walking tours and more! The post Oregon Cultural Event- Annual John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Pacific City Birding and Blues Festival 2 […]
- Oregon Festivals and Events-Spring RomanceRagtime, Country, Rock & Roll, Strong Visuals, all help tell the powerful story of the Old West , Native Americans, The Depression, 2 World Wars and present day America. The post Oregon Festivals and Events-Spring Romance appeared first on Cultural Oregon. Related posts: Portland Music Festivals And Events Oregon Music Festivals Upcoming Events-Bach to B […]
Eugene Oregon Outdoors
- Winter Hiking – Sahalie and Koosah FallsA couple of weeks ago we had a guest from Spokane and decided to give her the grand tour. We visited Cougar Hot Springs, then out to Florence and up the coast as well as to Clear Lake and of course we stopped by Sahalie Falls which was mostly accessible despite there being a couple [...]
- Sweet Creek Falls – Mapleton, OregonSweet Creek Falls is a series of about a dozen waterfalls near Mapleton, Oregon that cascade down a lush green gorge providing one of the most easily accessible high concentration waterfall hikes in all of Western Oregon. Despite being here for over a year now we had never made the side trip out to the [...]
- Mountain Biking King Castle TrailIn the last gasps of autumn we’ve been getting out more and more and treasuring that little bits of great weather we can get. Last weekend we mountain biked a trail that is new to us. King Castle is only a few miles from the west end of the ever popular McKenzie River Trail, but [...]
- Finding & Identifying Chanterelle Mushrooms in OregonThe rains have finally come to Eugene and with the wetness and cooler temperatures come the mushrooms. They can be found just about anywhere in all shapes and sizes. In the dirt, on logs, under the ferns – fungus is everywhere, but what is safe? If you are looking for beginner hints to identify mushrooms [...]
- Finding Fall Colors in EugeneIt’s that time of the year, there is a chill in the air, scarves are coming out and EVERYTHING is pumpkin flavored. It’s also a bit grey and wet out, but it’s still a great time to explore close to home here in Eugene for beautiful fall colors. Last week we participated in a fund [...]
- Pinard Falls – Hiking and PhotographyPinard Falls is a breathtaking 105 ft. waterfall on Layng Creek near Cottage Grove, Oregon, in the Row River Drainage. This unique waterfall squeezes and twists through a narrow notch carved in the bedrock before it plunges into a picturesque pool surrounded by mossy basalt walls. Open almost year round, the falls are accessed via [...]
- Tire Mountain – Hiking & Wildflower MeadowsTire Mountain outside of Oakridge, Oregon is a relatively easy 7.6 mile round trip hike through old growth forests and sloping meadows filled with seasonal wildflowers. Mid-June through mid-July will provide the best variety of wildflowers. Tire Mountain was once home to a small fire lookout, now all that remains is the cleared spot on [...]
- Spirit Falls – Hiking and PhotographySpirit Falls is a gorgeous 40ft channeled waterfall, flowing over moss covered rock on Alex Creek near Cottage Grove, Oregon. Accessible year round at an elevation of 1900 ft and only a 2/3rd mile round trip day hike, Spirit falls is a great adventure for the whole family. Spirit Falls and nearby Moon Falls and [...]
- Mt. Pisgah Arboretum – Hiking, Festivals, GardensMt. Pisgah Arboretum is a beautiful 209-acre arboretum located between Eugene and Springfield, Oregon on the banks of the Willamette River. Full of miles of hiking trails and nature paths, Mt. Pisgah and the surrounding Howard Buford Recreation Area are best known for their diverse wildlife, expansive gardens, and unique habitats. There are several trails [. […]
- Delta Ponds – Bird Watching and Nature WalkKnown for their fantastic wildlife viewing, birdwatching, wildflowers, and nearby running and biking trails, the Delta Ponds are one of Eugene, Oregon’s most well known casual recreation areas. The area is a 150 acre network of ponds, sloughs, and waterways near Valley River Center that act as a major haven for wildlife of all kinds. [...]
Nikonians.org
- Understanding Your Camera's HistogramWant to make better pictures, but are having a hard time finding the right techniques? Well, using your Camera's Histogram Screens, might just do one of the many tricks out there! It'll guarantee you a much higher percentage of well-exposed images. Find out how!
- Nikonians Academy June-July previewNikonians Academy instructors Greg Stangl, Jim Stamates and Michael Mariant will highlight the June Calendar this year.
- Test Drive - ThinkTankOur friends at Think Tank Photo just announced an exciting new Test Drive program and the release of a new version of its monster rolling camera case, the Logistics Manager 30.
- Nikon D600 DelicaciesFind out more about your Nikon D600. Browse through our PDF selection on an array of topics covered. At Nikonians, we aspire to Share, Learn, and Inspire! Be ontop of your gear and know all there is to know. Read more!
- Nikonians Academy Spanning the GlobeThis week with the Nikonians Academy is incredibly busy. We have photographers on a cruise ship in Europe and North Africa traveling on the Ultimate Travel Workshop. We also have photographers in Page, Arizona participating in a Slot Canyon trip while photographers in Toronto, Ontario are participating in an Urban and Street Photography workshop.
- ThinkTank Mirrorless Movers New CollectionOur friends at Think Tank Photo just announced their first camera bag collection for Mirrorless cameras, the Mirrorless Movers.
- ANPAT 13 location locked on, seats going fastThe signature Nikonians gathering of the year has been announced, and half the seats are already reserved. Nikonians founders Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs) and J. Ramón Palacios (jrp) invite you to join them along with Mike Hagen (Mike_Hagen), Nikonians Academy Director, for the 13th edition of the Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT), October 5-12.
- ThinkTank May Promo!GET READY FOR SUMMER! To help you get ready for traveling with your photography gear this summer, our friends at Think Tank Photo have announced two fun promotions.
- Academy May sweep begins this weekend Nikonians Academy instructors are leading workshops in New York, Indianapolis, Phoenix (and Page) Arizona, Toronto, and Milan this month.
- Understanding User Settings U1 & U2 in the D7000Just when you thought you knew everything about your Nikon D7000... Simplicity is key, and making sure you can just grab and shoot is ideal. But, how do you get there? Learn a few simple User Settings tweaks and configure your camera for specific shooting situations so you can change to them quickly. Find out more!
- Nikonians Academy Philadelphia last chance noticeNikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen tells us the next round of workshops in Pennsylvania includes some openings.
- Streaming Uncompressed HDMI Video from your Nikon D800Uncompressed video stands to hold a significant higher quality compared to compressed, allowing even resolution up scaling.
- Academy workshop feedback helps add to calendarNikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen reports the success of recent workshops has opened the door for calendar adjustments.
- Think Tank Photo: April SpecialsOur friends at Think Tank Photo have just made three announcements that I thought would interest you. Check out your exclusive offers! $50 Rebate on the
- Academy May schedule includes USA, Canada, ItalyNikonians Academy instructors are leading workshops on the April schedule and preparing for next month.
