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Wilderness permits available Friday

Central Cascades Wilderness Permits for the Deschutes and Willamette national forests will be available Friday. Starting at 7…

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Prineville Reservoir boat ramp, day-use area to close for repaving

The day-use area and boat ramp at Prineville Reservoir will be closed for a repaving project from around…

Outdoors

Third attempt to ban Oregon coyote-hunting contests fails

An attempt to ban coyote hunting contests in Oregon has failed for the third time after a key…

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Hiking in the Whychus Canyon Preserve northeast of Sisters

Escaping into the outdoors has taken on new meaning, and is a matter of perspective. For some, a…

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Bonus pick of the week: West Bend Trail

If you live near the West Bend Trail, chances are, you’re already aware of the 3.5-mile path from…

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Top picks east of Bend

Big Hole — You have to love eastern Oregon spots that are named for exactly what they are,…

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Peterson Ridge trail network ideal for mountain bikers of all skill levels

SISTERS — A good friend of mine recently moved from ever-crowding Bend to Sisters, craving a more relaxed,…

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Explore calendar May 7-13

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

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Top picks north of Bend

Alder Springs Trail — The full 5.7-mile (round-trip) hiker-only trail between Sisters and Terrebonne is perfect for a…

Outdoors

A tenderfoot’s guide to wild turkey hunting

I knew better than to get up and move. I’d only been in place at the base of…

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