Outdoors

Deaths on the coast show ocean dangers

Emergency officials refer to them as the deadliest days of the year. Hundreds of thousands of people, including…

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Popular Columbia River Gorge trail reopens

One of the most famous trails in the Columbia River Gorge has reopened, after crews spent months repairing…

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For fly anglers and hikers, the cold, pristine Metolius River offers respite from the heat

CAMP SHERMAN — It is rarely hot enough in Central Oregon to fish the Metolius River without waders.…

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Top picks for lakes, rivers to cool off in this weekend

Deschutes River — No, you don’t have to limit yourself to the crowded section of the river at…

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Bonus pick of the week: Paulina Lake

You don’t have to drive far to experience a caldera-filled lake, and unlike its famous sibling to the…

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Explore calendar July 2-8

Events Daily tours Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a local lava tube exploring the geologic and…

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Top 5 summertime hikes in Central Oregon

The snow continues to melt at high elevations, and more and more trails in Central Oregon are opening…

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Top picks for hiking in the mountains

Ray Atkeson Memorial Loop — Named for the nature photographer, the short and easy 2.4-mile walk along the…

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Outdoor pick of the week: Rockridge Disc-Golf Course

For those new to disc golf, let us introduce you to Rockridge Park in northeast Bend. Disc golf…

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Events Daily tours Lava Cave Tours: A guided tour of a local lava tube exploring the geologic and…

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