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Rafting the Illinois River

The Illinois river in Southwest Oregon is one of the most dangerous rivers in the state. With class 3/4 rapids, one right after another, only experienced rafters should navigate this whitewater. Treacherous passages like the "green wall" test rafters' skill and bravery. But with scenic shorelines and peaceful surroundings, these expert guides show us how the Illinois, when taken seriously, can be enjoyed as one of Oregon's most beautiful rivers.

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Zumwalt Prairie Songbirds

This prairie of rolling hills and grasslands is home to a wide variety of animals, but this valuable ecosystem is now in danger from development. Dr. Pat Kennedy an OSU avian ecologist is your guide to the wildlife and dangers which threaten the Zumwalt. Dr. Kennedy studies the many bird which live in the Zumwalt such as Western Meadowlarks, Savannah sparrows, Brewers Blackbirds and Red Tailed Hawks.

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Pest House

Explore Knappton Cove on the Columbia River, a place that around the turn of the century was an entry point for immigrants coming to the United States.

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