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Oregon lawmakers OK immunity protections aimed at keeping parks, trails open
Many public hiking trails that closed this past year in response to a civil lawsuit could start reopening again after Oregon lawmakers voted Tuesday to pass temporary liability protections for landowners.
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s leader says new name is about reducing harm and removing barriers
We hear from the executive director of the Bird Alliance of Oregon about the organization's new name and why he hopes it will help remove barriers and reduce harm for people of color.
400,000 acres of public lands in Eastern Oregon get environmental protections
The decision limits off-highway vehicle use in certain areas, and provides some guidelines on livestock grazing. It also requires the BLM to prioritize the natural characteristics of these lands when considering projects that could change the landscape, like mineral extraction or renewable energy projects.
Oregon lawmakers consider redefining ‘recreation’ to keep public trails open
A law meant to protect local governments from getting sued by people using public trails for recreation could get revamped.
New $15 million skatepark aims to revitalize Portland’s Old Town
A more than 30,000-square-foot skate park is coming to Portland's Old Town neighborhood. After decades of discussion, $15 million allocated from the city will help help build the project.
Federal land agencies waive fees Saturday in honor of veterans
The Bureau of Land Management and the National Parks Service are waiving day use fees Saturday on public lands in honor of Veterans Day.
Estos aventureros les guían a los hispanohablantes por los parajes naturales de Oregón
Loco por la Aventura, una empresa pequeña fundada por refugiados políticos de Venezuela, busca que las actividades al aire libre como acampar, montañismo y canotaje sean más accesibles para la creciente comunidad latina de Oregón.
These adventurers guide Spanish-speakers through Oregon’s outdoors
Loco por la Aventura, a small business founded by political refugees from Venezuela, aims to make outdoor activities like camping, mountaineering and rafting more accessible for Oregon’s growing Latino communities.
Oregon Parks and Rec is accepting public comments on park exclusion rules through Nov. 3
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering updates to the rules for excluding people from state parks. It will accept public comments on updates through November 3.
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.