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Guest column: Oregon Wild releases downloadable hiking guide to state river trails

As the seasons shift and the weather continues to warm, you may be starting to plan out the…

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Heading outside: End-of-season celebrations, spring corn; Dutchman Sno-park best snow coverage

It’s been a beautiful spring week in Central Oregon. I played some pickup soccer at Pine Nursery Park…

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Explore calendar April 19-25: 30th Anniversary Hike

Outdoor Calendar Saturday 4/19 Central Oregon Badminton: All levels are welcome from beginner to experienced, instruction, racquets, birdies…

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Hiking: Try Scout Camp Loop in the early season

Early season hiking can be difficult in Central Oregon, as many trails are still covered in snow, ice…

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Two bodies turn up in Willamette River in recent days, neither belong to missing kayaker

Authorities have recovered a second body from the Willamette River since a kayaker plunged over Willamette Falls Saturday night, April…

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Enjoy last rounds at Skyline Park’s disc golf course before it closes for the season

Two weeks remain to play the 9-hole disc golf course at Skyline Sports Complex before it closes for…

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Heading outside: Bluebird skiing, warm temperatures into next week; Angling picking up on lower Deschutes

My suggestion last week to head out to Horse Butte over the weekend may have been a little…

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Explore calendar April 12-18: Subaru Winterfest 2025

Saturday 4/12 Central Oregon Badminton: All levels are welcome from beginner to experienced, instruction, racquets, birdies provided; 6-8…

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For lava flows, singletrack and mountain views, try Black Rock Trail

Whether it’s the weekend or you have a window for an evening hike — an option for many…

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Looking for the best views in Central Oregon? Catch them from a raft or kayak

As a kayaker for the past 20-plus years, I am biased, but I think one of the best…

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