Deschutes National Forest
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Bend homelessness advocates press US Forest Service to delay fuels reduction project
The Bend Equity Project asked the U.S. Forest Service on March 25 to delay its Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project set to begin soon in the Deschutes National Forest.
Deschutes National Forest proposes allowing e-bikes on central Oregon trails
New rules would allow e-bikes on trails near Bend, Sunriver and Sisters.
Bend wakes up to smoky skies, unhealthy air quality
Prescribed fires in Deschutes National Forest help mitigate potential wildfire catastrophe in Central Oregon but create unhealthy air quality overnight.
Central Oregon campers should double-check site availability ahead of Memorial Day
Several campgrounds in the Deschutes National Forest will not open in time for Friday.
How a new permit system is working at one national forest in Oregon
Mount Hood has proposed a permit system for people wishing to scale its summit. We hear from Deschutes National Forest on how the similar system they launched last year is faring.
Science & Environment
Deschutes National Forest prohibits pooping and partying in fragile caves
The Deschutes National Forest is home to approximately 700 caves. New rules aim to protect the fragile resources and ecosystems within them.
culture
The Unexamined River Isn't Worth Fishing
Fly-fishing expert Amy Hazel shows us how much we don't know about the sport and how hard it would be to learn.
