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Ski the PDXterior: Oregon snow, from A-Lakes to Mount A

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:13:42 GMT

Willamette Pass opens for experts and beginners this weekend, Hoodoo offers night skiing and Bachelor boasts 2 inches of fresh on top of four feet at mid-mountain. Plus: Mount Ashland and Anthony Lakes.

It's corn maze month... are you up for the challenge?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:53:36 GMT

October is the month to break out your hat and mittens, carve pumpkins, watch the leaves fall and perhaps most fun of all - challenge yourself to find your way through the twists and turns of a corn maze.

Tour Oregon on two wheels

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:38:58 GMT

There's no question that we live in a beautiful state and now there are even more options for cyclists who want to enjoy the state's awe-inspiring landscapes.

First snow of the season falls in the Cascades

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:22:35 GMT

Panel looks to reduce sea lions' threat to endangered salmon

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:51:35 GMT

Federal lawmakers are considering making it easier for states and Indian tribes to kill some of the California sea lions that feast on endangered salmon in the Columbia River.

Conservationists ask court to stop Ore. wolf kill

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:04:02 GMT

Conservation groups are seeking a court order to stop the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife from shooting two of the state's 14 wolves for killing livestock.

ODFW: Be 'bear aware' during the fall

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:50:06 GMT

Fall is here and that means bears will be out looking for food before they start their winter hibernation.

Photos: Squirrels doing what squirrels do

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:41:14 GMT

Just a random bunch of cute photos of squirrels. Enjoy!

'Get your deer tags now, don't wait'

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:45:44 GMT

The bucks should be plentiful this year according to reports from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Don't eat toxic berries

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:48:32 GMT

Oregon State University Extension has received calls and inquiries through its "Ask an Expert" program this past week about people possibly eating toxic berry plants.