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Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington
Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it.

These spots offer prime leaf peeping in Oregon
From the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley to the shimmering aspens of Steens Mountain, Oregon has many scenic settings to find fall foliage.

Hood to Coast Relay race ticks off the miles throughout the weekend
Emergency officials and race planners urge drivers to watch out for runners, who will race on portions of several major highways this weekend.

Silver Falls State Park expands with a new trail and viewing area
A new trail at Silver Falls State Park near Salem is an attempt to reduce crowding at the park's south entrance.

REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize
REI, the shopping mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, has balked at recognizing its newly unionized workers. They accuse the retailer of breaking labor laws, which the company denies.

Several campgrounds, trails and recreation areas reopen in Cedar Creek Fire area
Half a dozen trails and other popular areas are open after Willamette National Forest officials reduced the closure order for the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire area on the Middle Fork Ranger District.
A quick dive into Oregon’s only national park
With an explosive history that dates back roughly 7,700 years, Crater Lake is a natural wonder.

In Warm Springs, a skate park becomes a community centerpiece
An idea sparked by Warm Springs teens culminated this spring in a new skate park enjoyed by community members of all ages.
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Southern Oregon nonprofit offers mobility option for people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors
David’s Chair aims to avoid potential indignity and inconvenience for people with disabilities by providing tough, chunky, get-anywhere wheelchairs.

With water rights in limbo, Deschutes County OKs Thornburgh resort wildlife plan
County leaders were not swayed by opposition from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and hundreds of public comments.