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FOOD & DRINK
Best Eugene Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in OR
Eugene, OR, is home to a rich and diverse food culture, offering some of the best Eugene Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants that provide unique and authentic dining experiences. This article highlights three standout establishments: Paper Plate BBQ, Mandy’s Family Restaurant, and Hole in the Wall BBQ. These restaurants are just a...
Baby kangaroo named Hopper was big hit at Bend Pet Parade
If you went to the Bend Pet Parade Thursday, you probably saw all the unique pets in Central Oregon. That includes, of all things, a baby kangaroo!. Hopper was a big hit during the event. His owners, Kim and Spring Still, say Hopper enjoyed his first time at the parade....
Some evacuations reduced for 250-acre McCaffery Fire; airport back open
(Update to indicate that Crook County's announcement that evacuations levels were reduced only affects West Powell Butte Estates and to the area to the south of Powell Butte Highway.) A wildfire east of Redmond Municipal Airport and south of Highway 126 grew to an estimated 250 acres Saturday night. It...
Chinook angling on the McKenzie River to close July 8
SALEM, Ore. — Chinook salmon angling on the McKenzie River will close beginning Monday, July 8 through the end of the year, Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife reports. ODFW is taking this step to protect the unexpectedly small runs of both wild and hatchery Chinook salmon observed at Leaburg Dam on the McKenzie River in 2024, the agency says.
Humane Society of Central Oregon offers extreme heat precautions for pets’ safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As Central Oregonians get prepared for extreme heat warnings for the next week, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind pet owners that the best place for their pet is inside a cool house. Following are tips to keep your pet safe as...
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-OZZIE
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
Explore Oregon Podcast: Outdoor photography, long-distance hikes and the Chinook Trail
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with long-distance hiker, photographer and outdoor clothing maker James Parsons about a variety of topics, including the little-known Chinook Trail in the Columbia River Gorge. Then, he spotlights a little-known, long-distance route through the Columbia Gorge known as...
OSU High Desert Garden Tour July 20
Five beautiful home gardens in Powell Butte will be showcased during the High Desert Garden Tour Saturday, July 20. Those taking part in the tour can learn how to have the best possible landscape in the challenging Central Oregon environment. Surrounded by five rhyolitic buttes that are part of the Crooked River caldera. Powell Butte features rocky ground, dry, hot days, whipping afternoon winds and cold nights make gardening here challenging. With a population nearing 3,500 and sitting at 3,117 feet in elevation, the Powell...
Polishing off Summer in Style with OBRS’ July and August events!
The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in one of these races, why not? They are family friendly, untimed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” in fun run. For the final two months of “true” summer, OBRS...
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