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What Goes Up Must Come Down

Decrease of trout on the Crooked River affects more than just the ecosystem

The Crooked River is one of Central Oregon’s most iconic fishing destinations, winding through stunning basalt gorges and beautiful high desert terrain. It used to be a dependable trout fishery that would draw fishermen from across the region. But what goes up, must come down. In 2015, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife surveyed […]

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Go Here 3/30-4/6

Fishing with kids Searching for an outdoor outing for youngsters? There are ample fishing opportunities in the area. Shevlin Park has one of the most popular kids-only ponds open to 17 and under, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says it’s beginning to stock the pond with bigger fish. Kids are almost guaranteed […]

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“Crooked River” Country

An interview with author Valerie Geary

Valerie Geary’s gorgeous debut novel, “Crooked River,” is a haunting coming of age ghost story that follows sisters Ollie and Sam, set in Central Oregon. The Source recently sat down with Valerie to explore how “Crooked River” came to life. Source Weekly: In “Crooked River,” the Central Oregon landscape almost serves as a secondary character […]

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