Natural World
Reports of staggering bird population declines
What has been leading to the drastic decline in insects and birds?
By Jim Anderson
Oct 9, 2019
Natural World
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Lovers of hiking and mountain biking now have more room to play
Lovers of hiking and mountain biking now have more room to play in Prineville. In 2015, the Crook County Chapter of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance proposed an expansion of the Lower 66 Trail System—which at that time consisted of 2.3 miles of hiking and biking trails on Oregon State Parks property.
By Nicole Vulcan
Oct 2, 2019
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Natural World
From vomit cleaner to budding pilot in the days before WWII
One day, back in West Haven, Connecticut, in 1941, living on my grandfather's farm, an Aeronca "Flying Bathtub" came swooping over me. I was helping my uncles and grandfather bring in the hay on a sweet summer day, and the last thing I thought would happen was a buzz job by that pot-bellied flying machine.
By Jim Anderson
Sep 25, 2019
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Access to places such as the Deschutes National Forest or Crater Lake National Park
Spending time at certain spots in the forest often requires one type of pass or another—but to encourage kids to get out more, the Every Kid Outdoors pass program is offering some of those passes for free. Kids who are in 4th grade for the 2019-2020 school year are eligible for the Every Kid Outdoors pass, which gives them free entry for an entire year to all federal lands, including national parks, U.S. forest lands and more.
By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 25, 2019
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The wonder of outdoor creatures, inside the Sisters Library
Dear readers, you're in for a very special treat. All you have to do is arrive at 10am at the Sisters Library any day from Tuesday through Saturday, during regular business hours.
By Jim Anderson
Sep 18, 2019
Natural World
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Eric Heinemann's journey to completing the Leadville Series was capped off
with a 100-mile run
In January, we talked with Eric Heinemann, Easy Float's first sponsored athlete, about his goal to complete the Leadville Race Series. Flash forward to now and the Bendite is officially a "Leadman."
By Isaac Biehl
Sep 18, 2019
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A weekend filled with hiking, climbing, mountain biking, paddle boarding and more
Next weekend, LOGE Entrada will be the home base for a group of women aiming to try their hands at some new multi-sport adventures. LOGE teamed with AdventurUs—a women-led company that encourages women from all backgrounds to engage in outdoor sports—for a weekend filled with hiking, climbing, mountain biking, paddle boarding and more.
By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 18, 2019
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The ebb and flow of local populations of the mariposa lily
Bill Kuhn, who lives among the sagebrush, juniper and mariposa lilies, is somewhat like me: a worrywart. Every time he and I sit by the fire we get to chinwaggin' about what's going to happen to the juniper, sagebrush and wildflowers—that are the love of our lives—after we go out among the stars.
By Jim Anderson
Sep 11, 2019
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A trio of surf lovers takes river cleanup to the next level, exploring the underwater world of the Deschutes
"I grabbed this baby head... not a real one!" says Kea Eubank as we stand at the edge of the water in Pioneer Park. Apparently that's just how it goes when you dive under the Deschutes River; you never know what you're going to get.
By Isaac Biehl
Sep 11, 2019
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Find what you're looking for at Mt. Bachelor this weekend
Whether you're a multi-sport athlete who wants a one-stop shop for all the things you love to do outdoors, or you're looking to explore a new activity, you may find what you're looking for at Mt. Bachelor this weekend.
By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 11, 2019
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The inaugural Cascadia Adventure Film Festival is a homegrown fest with an international reach
In Central Oregon, visitors and locals might have the chance to go mountain biking, whitewater rafting and hiking all in the same day. There's a good chance you'll get a look at all these activities even if you aren't the one partaking.
By Isaac Biehl
Sep 4, 2019
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