Winter steelhead preview for Rogue Valley
Winter steelhead are the big, fast, strong athletes of the river. And with the Rogue River dropping back into shape and the winter season hitting its stride, I put together a detailed breakdown of winter steelhead fishing in the Rogue Valley and beyond.
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The very best trips of 2011
This past year I explored a number of amazing destinations in Southern Oregon, Northern California and beyond. Listed here are my top 10 favorite trips from 2011.
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Portrait of an environmentalist
Stephanie Tidwell is the executive director of the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center — commonly known as KS Wild — an environmental organization based in Ashland that has a strong voice in the local outdoors scene. I sat down with Tidwell to learn what made her an environmentalist and what her organization’s views were on some of today’s most important topics.
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Grants Pass rafter makes historic run on Rogue River
Kirk Sager became one of the first people to ride the Rogue River 157 miles from Lost Creek Reservoir to the Pacific Ocean without taking his boat out of the water, a feat made possible by the recent removal of dams.
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A merry 'yurt-mas’ on Oregon’s South Coast
Yurts have become a popular option for those spending the night at Oregon’s state parks. I gave this funky alternative to camping a shot during a trip to Sunset Bay State Park on Christmas Eve, which also included a stop at Shore Acres State Park’s garden of holiday lights.
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Taylor Creek Trail an oasis for mountain bikers
Not far from Grants Pass is one of the best areas for mountain biking in Southern Oregon. Taylor Creek Trail offers two fantastic and contrasting options for riders, including one that pays homage to the original Star Wars Trilogy.
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Ducks on the Upper Klamath
The beautiful Upper Klamath Lake is one of the best places for duck hunting in Oregon. I spent a chilly weekend there hunting bluebills between the Cascade Mountains with old pro John Jones.
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A kayaker and a camera
Darin McQuoid, who was born in Ashland, has become one of the best combination kayaker/photographers in the world. His ability run wild, remote rivers with a camera have provided a window into places few people will ever see.
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