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Skiers and snowboarders storm Mt. Bachelor for first turns of the season

MOUNT BACHELOR — Joy was definitely in the air as hundreds of skiers and snowboarders gathered at the…

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Scavenger event, Smokey Bear to feature in Ochoco National Forest winter event

The Ochoco National Forest is inviting Central Oregonians to celebrate the arrival of winter with a family-friendly event…

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Oregon State Parks offers discount on its 12-month parking permit

Just in time for the holiday season, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering a $5 discount…

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With fresh snow, Mt. Bachelor ski area plans to open Wednesday

There was plenty of turkey carving last week. This week Mt. Bachelor ski area wants skiers to start…

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Lack of snow prompts Mt. Bachelor to delay lift operation by a week

Ski bums and shredders who were ready to get in their first turns for the season at Mt.…

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Bend’s dark skies are disappearing — make a difference with responsible outdoor lighting

During the past three years, starry nights over Bend have been disappearing at a rate of 7% per…

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Bend’s dark skies are disappearing — make a difference with responsible outdoor lighting

During the past three years, starry nights over Bend have been disappearing at a rate of 7% per…

Bend

Falling snow means Mt. Bachelor expects to open season on Nov. 25

With all the snow falling on Mount Bachelor, this week, the ski area expects to open the 2022-23…

Outdoors

Mule deer in the magic hour

Restless, I low-crawled around the knob then motioned for dad to join me. A meadowlark landed in the…

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Fewer no-shows this year for wilderness trail permit system, Forest Service says

A second year of trail permitting in the Central Oregon Cascades is in the books, and officials say…

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