Outdoors
Steelhead fishing heats up in some rivers
Anglers have been catching steelhead in the Grande Ronde, Imnaha and Umatilla rivers, particularly when river levels are ...
Outdoors
Early storms kickstart snowmobiling season
The weather tantalized snowmobilers in Northeastern Oregon this fall. A couple weeks before turkeys were roasted and cream ...
Outdoors
Holiday cheer and deer: Lights, decorations can leave bucks tangled up
SALEM — Plastic or inflatable reindeer and bright lights are a common holiday combination, but outdoor decorations can ...
Outdoors
Torrent of trout: Thief Valley Reservoir gets an early start on 2025 with a release of rainbow
NORTH POWDER — An icy wind moans through the sagebrush and dimples the water with whitecaps, but the ...
Outdoors
Union County resident writes book chronicling mountain climbs, other outdoor adventures
BAKER CITY — Lisa Jo Frech has swum with dolphins, climbed to the top of Oregon and paddled ...
Outdoors
Sno-Park program clears the way for winter recreation
As snow flies in the mountains, crews work to keep parking lots open to the 22 Sno-Park areas ...
Outdoors
Lack of fall grass could imperil deer if winter turns harsh
Justin Primus has been scanning the ground for the telltale shade of soft green that, when present, can ...
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National forests selling Christmas tree-cutting permits
If you prefer to search the snowy woods rather than a parking lot for your family’s Christmas tree, ...
Outdoors
Over the Blues: Fossilized adventurer gets up close with real deal
Most trails in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument are for visitors in a hurry. Two trails, ...
Outdoors
Snow piling up at Anthony Lakes
NORTH POWDER — The potential for an earlier-than-usual start to the ski season at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort ...