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Photo's by Gerrit Roelof
Solitude in the Coast Range
(June 5, 2015, 12:53 pm) HEBO, Ore Deep in the Siuslaw National Forest lie a pair of beautiful waterfalls

Some scenic destinations require extensive travel and grueling hikes to gain access to their greatness. Others are a pleasant day hike away. On today’s adventure, I chose the day hike option. Although the walk was a pleasant one, the drive does require some navigational skills. A map and GPS would be good accessories for this adventure.


ODFW volunteer angling instructor Jack Morby goes over the basics of trout fishing with Sunil, Carol
ODFW Family Fishing Event Slated at Sheridan Pond
(May 18, 2015, 7:01 pm) SHERIDAN, Ore Anglers 13 years old and younger do not need a fishing license. Anglers 14-17 years of age will need a juvenile fishing license, which can be purchased for $9 at any ODFW license agent, ODFW office or on-line at ODFW’s website,

People interested in catching trout over the Memorial Day weekend may want to consider stopping by Sheridan on Saturday, May 23.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to release more than 2,000 for a free family fishing event that will take place at this popular Yamhill County fishing hole from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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Spring Chinook Fishery Opens on Powder River
(May 16, 2015, 9:45 am) LA GRANDE, Ore. A unique spring Chinook fishery will open on the Powder River next Tuesday when the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to release approximately 200 spring Chinook salmon into the river.

A unique spring Chinook fishery will open on the Powder River next Tuesday when the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to release approximately 200 spring Chinook salmon into the river.


Claire Bradley's first chum. Photo provided by ODFW
A Small Window for a Unique Fish The Chum Run
(November 3, 2014, 11:07 pm) SALEM, Ore A Different Kind of Salmon

When most Oregonians think about salmon fishing on the coast, they think about chinook and maybe coho. But there is another run that offers some great sport, and it’s barely more than an hour from Salem. This little gem of a fishery is called the chum salmon run on the Miami and Kilchis rivers.


Keizer Rapids Boat Ramp in 2013 shortly after construction. Source: Oregon Marine Board
Keizer Receives National Boating Access Recognition For Keizer Rapids Boat Ramp
(October 23, 2014, 8:46 pm) KEIZER, Ore.

The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) presented the City of Keizer a Mid-Size Access Award for the new Keizer Rapids Boating Facility on the Willamette River during their annual conference held in Arkansas during the week of October 13.

Only one such award is given each year.


Photo Courtesy: Portland Fire and Rescue
Teen Female Falls 40 Feet Off Rocky Butte in Portland
(September 13, 2014, 10:55 am) PORTLAND, Ore. The victim was transported to Emanuel Hospital with life threatening injuries.

Portland Fire and Rescue crews are still trying to determine what caused a young woman to fall more than 40' off of Rocky Butte late Friday night.


Since Sunday, more than 180,354 adult fall chinook have climbed the fish ladders at Bonneville Lock
Adult Fall Chinook Returns Shatter Single-Day Record Set One Year Ago
(September 10, 2014, 9:00 pm) CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. Historic fish returns predicated on a combination of work to improve fish conditions at all life stages in the Columbia River Basin and favorable ocean conditions

Since Sunday, more than 180,354 adult fall chinook have climbed the fish ladders at Bonneville Lock and Dam on their annual migration into the Columbia River Basin.


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