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  • Study: Nitrogen pollution is getting bad in Rockies lakes Study: Nitrogen pollution is getting bad in Rockies lakes

    Airborne nitrogen pollution from vehicle exhaust and farm fertilizer is turning algae in the alpine lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park into junk food for fish, a study says.

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  • Childhood chums paddle the Rogue to the sea Childhood chums paddle the Rogue to the sea

    "We've all floated almost all of the sections at one time or another, but never the whole Rogue at one time," says White-Hoppe, 25, of Corvallis.

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  • What are great whites doing at the Oregon coast? What are great whites doing at the Oregon coast?

    One reason for the increase is because the water is warm right now, so the great white is here to feed.

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  • Mt. Hood among free snowshoe, cross-country sites Mt. Hood among free snowshoe, cross-country sites

    Winter Trails will celebrate its 15th year Jan. 9 at locations throughout the U.S. with free snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

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  • Hanging out in the wind Hanging out in the wind

    By Bryan Dorr Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 8:14 p.m. PST NEAR JOHN DAY DAM, Wash. A paraglider hovers above the rocky... Read more »

  • What do you do with 40,000 pounds of snow? What do you do with 40,000 pounds of snow?

    You dump it in downtown Portland and watch a bunch of snowboarders catch some air.

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  • Everyday Heroes: Climbing mountains to defeat lung disease Everyday Heroes: Climbing mountains to defeat lung disease

    Did you know that lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer? Or that everyday in the U.S., 18 people will die from an asthma attack? This week’s hero is working to change all that.

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  • Too tired to hike? Rescuers fear 'Yuppie 911' Too tired to hike? Rescuers fear 'Yuppie 911'

    Technology has made calling for help instantaneous even in the most remote places, enabling would-be adventurers to explore terrain they do not have the experience to tackle - and creating a dangerous and very expensive problem for rescue groups. Read more »

  • Where bikes are heading - a look at the trends Where bikes are heading - a look at the trends

    Bicycle technology doesn't stand still.

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  • Big wave surfers converge on Lincoln City Big wave surfers converge on Lincoln City

    Waves the size of four- and five-story buildings are drawing dozens of surfers from around the world to the Oregon coast.

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  • Fall along the Salem Waterfront Fall along the Salem Waterfront

    Pictures are taken along the Willamette River by the Salem Waterfront Park and Wallace Marine Park.... Read more »

  • Siuslaw River Siuslaw River

    Oregon coastal river,in the Siuslaw National Forest... Read more »

  • New state park opens in Oregon New state park opens in Oregon

    Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Area is located just north of Wallowa Lake, adjacent to the Old Chief Joseph Gravesite and Cemetery.

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  • What's new at ski destinations What's new at ski destinations

    The November issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine is recommending 11 ski destinations from Oregon to Maine.

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  • Mark your calendars for this year's Oyster Cloyster Festival Mark your calendars for this year's Oyster Cloyster Festival

    The 9th Annual Oyster Cloyster Festival on the Oregon Coast will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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  • Park service to take on Clinton's first home Park service to take on Clinton's first home

    The Bill Clinton First Home Museum will soon be a part of the National Park system, a designation that will give the modest structure on a busy street more visibility as a tourist destination.

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  • Walterville Ponds Walterville Ponds

    One of the greatest places in Western Oregon to take the dogs for a walk. Especially on a night like last night. Enjoy... Read more »

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  • Grand Jury: Hunter was shot in self-defense Grand Jury: Hunter was shot in self-defense

    A Wheeler County Grand Jury investigation has concluded that Howard Means was shot and killed in self-defense by two other hunters after an intoxicated Means brandished a handgun and accused them of trying to steal a deer Mr. Means had shot. A child was present at the time.

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  • Foam subsides, but not before 10,000 birds are killed Foam subsides, but not before 10,000 birds are killed

    The killer foam on Oregon and Washington beaches has finally subsided but conservationists say it may be responsible for the deaths of more than 10,000 seaducks.

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  • Scientists look for Yellowstone's hidden species Scientists look for Yellowstone's hidden species

    Scientists searching for Yellowstone National Park's lesser-known life forms — beyond its famed bison, bears and wolves — found more than 1,200 species, including several never known before to exist in the park.

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  • Eugene woman injured in ATV crash on Oregon Dunes Eugene woman injured in ATV crash on Oregon Dunes

    Rescuers took an injured Eugene woman from the scene of an ATV accident on the Oregon Dunes to a nearby hospital Sunday morning. Sara Lawrence, 61, suffered a possible broken ankle in the crash in the Horsefall area of the Oregon Dunes.

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  • ODOT worker rescued from Clackamas River ODOT worker rescued from Clackamas River

    It is unclear how the worker, who was driving a small maintenance truck, went off the road and ended up in the water. Fortunately, he was able to crawl on top of the vehicle and wait for rescue.

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  • Bear sightings on the rise on Oregon Coast Bear sightings on the rise on Oregon Coast

    They're big, they look cuddly and now, they're wandering into coastal communities looking for food. Black bear sightings are on the rise in cities on the coast.

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  • PETA to Wildlife Safari: 'Stop washing cars with elephants' PETA to Wildlife Safari: 'Stop washing cars with elephants'

    The Wildlife Safari in Winston, Ore. has been thrust into the global spotlight with its elephant car wash. Now the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are calling for the park to stop this featured attraction.

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  • Python hunters bag 37 in Florida hunting season Python hunters bag 37 in Florida hunting season

    Expert snake hunters snared 37 pythons in South Florida during a trial hunting season to eradicate the invasive species.

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  • Down to the Wire Down to the Wire

    This morning, I headed out to the tree stand hoping to redeem myself from last night's disappointing miss and getting scoped.... Read more »

  • Wyoming hunter bags deer, then hungry lion Wyoming hunter bags deer, then hungry lion

    Retired orthopedic surgeon Chris Smith thought his hunt was over when he bagged a white tail deer with a bow and arrow near Sheridan.

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  • Pre-teen hunter bags coveted tag, then bags a rare prize Pre-teen hunter bags coveted tag, then bags a rare prize

    The tag Matea Huggins, 12, did get this year was for the most coveted of the goat hunts, in the Elkhorns. It's a tag that thousands of hunters apply for every year - 3,348 last year, to be precise - but almost no hunter truly expects to get.

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  • NH hunter shot while using rope to hoist rifle NH hunter shot while using rope to hoist rifle

    A New Hampshire deer hunter accidentally shot himself in the right hand while trying to lift his loaded rifle into a tree stand using a rope tied around the weapon.

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  • Umatilla in E. Ore. getting heavy returns of coho Umatilla in E. Ore. getting heavy returns of coho

    Fisheries experts say there's been a big run of coho salmon this year up the Umatilla River in Eastern Oregon.

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  • Record number of steelhead run the Deschutes Record number of steelhead run the Deschutes

    Those anglers who have yet to catch their first steelhead of this season — or even the first steelhead of their lives — should not give up hope just yet.

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