Oregon Outdoors & RecreationYour guide to Oregon fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, biking and more
New Idaho fishing rules take effect next year
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December 26, 2012, 1:10PM
Under the new guidelines, Lake Pend Oreille anglers will be allowed to keep up to six kokanee, a small, landlocked salmon. Full story »
Disc golf gets new home at Newport in central Oregon coast forested setting
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December 26, 2012, 12:10PM
The course is just across the street from Wilder Development and Oregon Coast Community College on S.E. 40th St. off Hwy 101. It's free to play. Full story »
Police suspend search for missing Klamath Falls man, 39
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December 26, 2012, 11:59AM
Robert Lear was last heard from about two weeks ago. He was in the process of moving to Seattle. His vehicle was found on Sunday, prompting a two-day search. Full story »
Tacoma's Museum District convenient holiday getaway; bring ice skates
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December 26, 2012, 11:10AM
If you're headed to Tacoma during the holidays (or through the first week of the year), look on the Tacoma Art Museum's website for skating hours and prices at the Polar Plaza.. Full story »
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The Guide's Forecast: Dec. 26-Jan. 1
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December 26, 2012, 6:00AM
The Guide's Forecast and solunar tables for Oregon and southwest Washington starting Dec. 26. Full story »
Methow Valley makes eastern Washington king of Northwest for cross-country skiers
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December 25, 2012, 6:05AM
Besides having 150 kilometers of groomed trail, the Methow Valley also has the amenities to go with it -- backcountry huts, a mountain resort and lots of lodges along the trails. Full story »
Three snowshoers found safe after nights lost on Mount Hood
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December 24, 2012, 6:56PM
A guide from Gresham and women from Milwaukie and West Linn call emergency services after they can't find their cabin. Full story »
Cross-country skiing, more snow play available at these Washington locations west of Cascades
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December 24, 2012, 6:00AM
Tahoma hut system is the star of western Washington cross-country skiing, but Portland skiers also head for Mount Adams, Wind River and Mount St. Helens closer to home. Full story »
Santiam Pass south to Diamond Lake offers multitude of cross-country ski, snowshoe opportunities
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December 23, 2012, 12:00PM
The best, of course, is Mt. Bachelor Resort, long the top groomed cross-country ski area in Oregon. You would need to drive to the Methow Valley, Sun Valley or Royal Gorge to find anything better. Full story »
Winter driving on Forest Service roads requires caution, preparation
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December 23, 2012, 6:00AM
Winter storms can trigger unexpected rock slides, and falling limbs and trees; they can quickly change driving conditions on forest roads from passable to impassable. Full story »
Idaho hunters kill fewer wolves so far this season
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December 22, 2012, 7:50PM
Hunters have killed 116 wolves through Dec. 15, about the halfway point of the season, compared with 162 killed at this point last season. Full story »
Eastern Oregon attracts cross-country skiers to sample superior snow
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December 22, 2012, 12:00PM
As storms push east across Oregon, temperatures get lower and the next round of snow after the Cascades often falls as powder. It can make for some outstanding skiing in eastern Oregon. Full story »
Heading for the hills? It's your responsibility to be ready for winter driving
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December 22, 2012, 6:00AM
Most (but not all) Oregon winter recreation parking lots require a sno-park permit. Washington has a similar program that serves cross-country skiing and snowmobiling parking lots. Parking at Washington downhill ski areas does not require a permit. Full story »
Gerry Frank's picks: Peach Tree Grill at Copperhill, in Salem; Big Bottom Whiskey in Hillsboro
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December 21, 2012, 9:41PM
Barbecue chicken in peach sauce is just one of the classics with a modern twist at Peach Tree Grill at Copperhill. Full story »
Skis and knees: what every skier should know
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December 21, 2012, 9:13PM
Ski patroller Devan Schwartz heard his own knee pop with a torn meniscus while he was steering a toboggan down the slope to deliver a patient to the medical clinic. His time of rehab and recovery got him to thinking about the prevalence of knee injuries, and what Oregonians can do to prevent them this ski season. Full story »
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