Hikers hitting the trails this summer can expect to see tons of beautiful scenery, especially when it comes to wildflowers. Central Oregon is full of them—blue ones, pink ones, tall ones, short ones—full of them. However, describing these flowers beyond simple color and size adjectives can be intimidating. “The problem that people often come across […]
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Our Only Backyard Salamander
It’s always a pleasure for me to come out the back (or front), step off the porch and suddenly see a long, slender amphibian with a bright yellow patch on its back, madly scrambling for cover under the porch. If that happens to you some stormy night after a rain, don’t be surprised, for it’s […]
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Go Here 6/8-6/15
Oregon Senior Games Athletes ages 50 and older can enter, but all ages are welcome to watch and enjoy this entertaining and fun competition. There are 16 different sporting events taking place from Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12. Athlete entrance fees vary based on event, but spectating is free. Visit www.oregonseniorgames.com or call […]