Travel & Outdoors

Life & Style Lamprey ramp installed on North Umpqua dam

By Associated Press Published: Jun 6, 2013 at 5:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 7, 2013 at 10:17 AM PDT

A dam on the North Umpqua River near Roseburg has been modified to make the spawning migration easier for lamprey — a jawless fish that is often mistaken for an eel.

Life & Style Popular cave in Sequoia National Forest vandalized (Photo Gallery)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 7, 2013 at 1:50 PM PDT

A popular cave in the Sequoia National Forest has been vandalized. U.S. Forest Service officials said Wednesday that stalactites were broken off in the cave. The stalactites take at least hundreds of years to form and are irreplaceable, according to officials.

Life & Style 'We have all the toys for large forest fires' (Photo Gallery)

By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: Jun 6, 2013 at 6:00 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM PDT

Wildfire season is just around the corner and that means crews are gearing up for what could be a busy summer.

Life & Style Ski resorts fighting an uphill battle on climate change

By Andy Giegerich, Sustainable Business Oregon editor Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 12:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM PDT

Operators of six Oregon ski areas are among the 108 resorts calling for American lawmakers to "seize the economic opportunity of addressing climate change."

Life & Style Special forces dubbed the 'Nightstalkers' climb Mount Adams

By ADAM ASHTON, The News Tribune Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 9:35 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 10:31 AM PDT

"This is something that not everybody gets to do," said the unit's senior noncommissioned officer, Sgt. First Class Greg Hudgens.

Life & Style Gettysburg readies for 150th anniversary of battle (Photo Gallery)

By GENARO C. ARMAS, Associated Press Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 9:19 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 10:08 AM PDT

The commemoration of this year's 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg will include amenities that soldiers would have relished 150 years ago.

Life & Style Could an Estacada-Detroit bikeway boost tourism? That's the hope (Photo Gallery)

By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 6:00 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 10:07 AM PDT

A 72-mile route between Estacada and Detroit may be added to the growing list of 'scenic bikeways' in Oregon and folks in both towns can't wait to see it happen.

Life & Style Outdoor or indoor exercise? NW docs say do what you like best (Photo Gallery)

By Rose Egge Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 2:14 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM PDT

Northwest doctors say as long as you are exercising, it’s less important what activity you do.

Life & Style Disneyland ups its ticket price to $92

By Associated Press Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 9:44 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 3, 2013 at 9:44 AM PDT

When you wish upon a star, be sure to bring your wallet. Disneyland has taken another step toward becoming the priciest place on earth.

Life & Style Photos: Better get a look at Glass Beach before it's gone forever (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 9:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 3, 2013 at 2:02 PM PDT

Life & Style Dog and cat owners: What you need to know before traveling with your pet (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: May 31, 2013 at 12:18 PM PDT Last Updated: May 31, 2013 at 2:23 PM PDT

Most travelers choose to leave their pets at home, but what if you want to take your dog or cat with you?

Life & Style Photos: 30 abandoned, deserted and forgotten places (Photo Gallery)

Published: May 30, 2013 at 1:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 3, 2013 at 10:14 AM PDT

Life & Style 80-year-old says he nearly died on Everest descent (Photo Gallery)

By ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press Published: May 30, 2013 at 11:57 AM PDT Last Updated: May 30, 2013 at 11:58 AM PDT

The 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer who last week became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest says he almost died during his descent and does not plan another climb of the world's highest peak, though he hopes to do plenty of skiing.

Life & Style Rat poison found in spotted owls, illegal marijuana grows suspected

By JEFF BARNARD, Associated Press Published: May 30, 2013 at 11:51 AM PDT Last Updated: May 30, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT

In the West Coast marijuana-growing region known as the Emerald Triangle, scientists want to know whether the rat poison spread around illegal pot plantations is killing northern spotted owls, a threatened species.

Life & Style Report suggests sales tax on new bikes to fund bike programs (Video)

By Bob Heye KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 29, 2013 at 11:29 PM PDT Last Updated: May 30, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT

A new report from Portland's City Club suggests a statewide sales tax on new bikes in Oregon as one way to pay for bike programs it says are underfunded.