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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.

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.