River, Reconnected
“How can we restrain ourselves from loving places to death?” asks Joe Moll, executive director of the McKenzie River Trust. “How can you have a big natural area, really close to town, that becomes ...
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Missing in Paradise
The McKenzie River Valley — the collective name given to Lane County’s nine unincorporated communities known as Cedar Flat, Camp Creek, Walterville, Leaburg, Vida, Nimrod, Finn Rock, Blue River and ...
Break away from busy roadways with this beautiful byway through the Oregon Cascades
The Robert Aufderheide Scenic Byway offers spectacular views of the McKenzie River and other Cascades waterways along the ...
Crighton Ranch named ND Stockmen’s Association’s Rancher of the Year
The Crighton Ranch, located in the southwest part of McKenzie County, has just been named the North Dakota Stockmen's ...
Break away from busy roadways with this beautiful byway through the Oregon Cascades
The Robert Aufderheide Scenic Byway offers spectacular views of the McKenzie River and other Cascades waterways along the ...
Secret hot springs along the McKenzie River Oregon
Nestled in the lush landscapes of the Oregon Cascades, the McKenzie River is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but ...
Crews hold Foley Ridge Fire to under 500 acres, now 40% contained; evacuation notices reduced to Level 1
More than 360 firefighters continue to battle the lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge, bringing the blaze to 40% containment. Evacuation ...
Foley Ridge Fire grows to 482 acres; Willamette National Forest expands closure area of trailheads, campgrounds
The Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to 468 acres, bringing the continued closure of state ...
Five years after Holiday Farm Fire, some McKenzie Valley residents remain in trailers, RVs
The 2020 Holiday Farm Fire burned 517 homes. Here's why some survivors are still housed in trailers and RVs five years later.
Foley Ridge Fire: 40% contained as crews brace for hotter weather
MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. - The Foley Ridge Fire has reached 40% containment, covering 497 acres, said fire management officials.
PeaceHealth to sell 50 acres near RiverBend Medical Center
PeaceHealth is planning to sell 50 acres of mostly vacant land near Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend in north Springfield. The land includes property along the McKenzie River. The land is zoned ...
PeaceHealth to sell property near Oregon hospital
PeaceHealth plans to sell approximately 50 acres of residential and undeveloped property near Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Ore. The parcel sits along the McKenzie River and ...
'Potato-sized squeak toys: Why OSU researchers are searching Oregon Cascades for pikas
Erika Anderson is conducting research on the potato-sized pika in the central Oregon Cascades and their resiliency to climate ...
Five years after Holiday Farm Fire, some McKenzie Valley residents remain in trailers, RVs
The 2020 Holiday Farm Fire burned 517 homes. Here's why some survivors are still housed in trailers and RVs five years later.
A not-so-outdoorsy reporter's first time on the McKenzie River
In my time as a reporter, I've interviewed plenty of people at many unexpected locations. For our Humans of Lane County series, I profiled Jayson Hayes, a local boatmaker and river tour guide. Jayson ...
Residents near Grand River in Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant and Six Nations advised to reduce water use
Water users in parts of Brant County, Haldimand County, Six Nations, and Norfolk County in the McKenzie Creek sub-watershed are being asked to reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent due to continued dry conditions.
Oregon wildfires: New wildfires on Rogue River bring camping limits, evacuations
Thunderstorms raked Oregon with lightning the evening of Sept. 3 and ignited numerous new wildfires across the state.
Camping, hiking, biking and golfing along the McKenzie River
It’s nice to know that first-come, first-served campsites are still attainable, even in the most beautiful locations of Oregon. After coming up empty at popular Clear Lake, I found a prime spot just a ...
Widespread closures issued for west side of McKenzie Highway 242 due to Foley Ridge Fire
Widespread closures have been issued for popular roads and sites in the Central Cascades due to the Foley Ridge Fire. Here's what to know.
Highway 242 closure continues near Foley Ridge Fire; Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notices issued in Lane County
More than 350 firefighters continued Tuesday to battle the 437-acre Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge. A 21-mile stretch of Highway 242 remained closed and the ...