Oregon Field Guide — Illegal Dump Sites, Chinese Wall Archaeological Digs, Biathlon, John Day Flowers Photo Essay

Episode 607

Illegal Dump Sites: The increasing expense of shipping garbage to landfills, and a glut in the recycling market, puts pressure on the waste disposal business. Some resort to dumping garbage illegally in the woods or over cliffs.; Read More and Watch this story

Chinese Wall Archaeological Digs: The Chinese played a major role during the gold mining days of the 1860's in eastern Oregon. Archeologist Priscilla Wegars, an expert on northwest Chinese history leads participants of the Forest Service's "Passports in Time" archeological program as they unearth an old building site outside of Granite, Oregon. Visit the Kam Wah Chung Museum in John Day and view other fascinating artifacts from that era.; Read More and Watch this story

Biathlon: Biathlete Sam Cordell takes us through a winter biathlon course, tracking his speed on cross country skis and mixing it with his ability at target shooting and marksmanship. The sport challenges the fast paced rigor of physical activity with the requirements of calm precise movements in handling a rifle. There is also a summer version of this sport, where running replaces skiing. See how this sport is gaining in popularity here in the states.; Read More and Watch this story