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River Rats Rejoice - This Weekend is the Whitewater Season Kick-Off

Boaters are urged to be honest with themselves and others about their skill level.

(BEND, Ore.) - Memorial Day Weekend is the kick-off of the river recreation season in Oregon. Rivers are running high and fast, which is a lure for whitewater lovers, but it's also the time of year when river accidents peak.

A Battle Ax of a Trail in Oregon`s Mountain Wilderness

We’ll be back to this trail again, probably later in the year when the snows are much higher. Battle Ax Mountain has not defeated us yet!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Usually when I plan an outdoor adventure, the weather gods are not smiling. Well, I must have paid my dues, because I chose this past weekend to hike some new territory.

Sun Will Shine on This Year`s Detroit Fishing Derby

If the forecast holds together, there may not be a better place to be this weekend than Detroit Lake.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - The Annual Detroit Fishing Derby has landed on a spectacular weather weekend this year! With high’s near 80 on Saturday and Sunday, this promises to be a gorgeous time to be on the lake.

The Derby starts Friday May 15th and goes through Sunday the 17th. Registration and fish entry is from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday the last fish is counted at 2pm sharp. The registration fee is $12 for adults and $7 for kids.

Rangers, Conservation & Anti-Violence Groups Seek National Park Gun Ban

President Obama is called upon to keep American families and wildlife safe in National Parks.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In a letter sent to President Obama today, park rangers, The Humane Society of the United States, Violence Policy Center and other groups, asked for the president’s help in stopping efforts to allow loaded rifles, shotguns, and semi-automatic weapons in America’s national parks—risking the safety of American families and wildlife.

To curry favor with the National Rifle Association, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) this week sponsored an amendment to H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009.

A Different Kind of Rat Patrol

Outdoor reporter Gerrit Roelof shows us how hunters sharpen their skills while reducing rat populations; stimulating the eco system in the process.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As many of you outdoors enthusiasts can relate to, I get excited when the seasons start to change. I know this means that a whole slew of new activities are coming up. Springtime is especially busy, for many reasons.

St. Louis Pond is a Great Fishing Experience

Fishing should remain good, and likely get better with the warmer temperatures, warmwater fish are also available here.

(GERVAIS, Ore.) - I recently volunteered at an ODFW Youth Angling event held at St. Louis Ponds in Gervais, Oregon. A search of Tesch Road in Gervais on Internet mappings sites will lead you to an interesting view, especially noticing the shapes of the man made numbered ponds from above.

I was quickly impressed with the grounds and the folks attending the event. It was a real outdoor experience, even though I-5 can be heard near the East end of this St Louis County Park (Marion).

Clearing the Air About the Minto Fish Trap on the North Santiam River

Due to the age, the facility is closed to the public, but it will reopen by 2012 and will also feature a trail system.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When a public place suddenly closes it’s doors (or gates), people often want to know why. In the absence of easily accessed information, rumors can fill the gap.

Hundreds of Salem & Keizer Residents Join Walking Bridge Parade (VIDEO)

Salem bought the bridge for a dollar approximately five years ago, and Saturday it became reality.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The sun came out for a wonderful celebration Saturday in Salem as hundreds gathered for the dedication of the city's new walking and bike bridge.

The new attraction is based on the city's historic railroad bridge that has been unused for years.

Canby Pond Youth Angling Event Set for Saturday (VIDEO)

Youth Anglers Enhancement Project on April 4th 2009 is a fun and educational event for kids.

(CANBY, Ore.) - The new youth and handicap fishery at the Canby Pond has already proven successful in the eyes of its many supporters, including Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Many young fishers have already enjoyed successful trips, and the season has just begun.

A Day at Stahlman Point in Oregon`s Wilderness

If you are quite lucky, you might also catch a glimpse of another resident here. A solitary bobcat print was still preserved in the snow here last week.

(DETROIT LAKE, Ore.) - Spring is trying to poke through. We made the daylight savings time change, and “sprung forward”. Even though 3” of fresh snow blanketed my cabin in Detroit this weekend, the snows are generally receding up the mountain.