There was about 3 feet of snow on Monday at the tubing hill at Diamond Lake Resort, where a power outage kept the hill and its conveyor belt closed during the three-day holiday weekend for what was supposed to be the season opener for tubing. Resort manager Mari Dybowski said she expects power back up by next weekend and that at any rate the snow's great for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

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Deep snow has finally piled up at Diamond Lake Resort, but power went out repeatedly over the weekend, delaying until this coming weekend the season opener for the tubing hill there.

“We were finally ready to rock ‘n’ roll and then no power,” resort manager Mari Dybowski said Monday, as she awaited power to come on as expected that day.

On the bright side, the skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling is great now that the roads are passable. And the views are great, too.

“It’s so beautiful today with that fresh snow and the blue sky,” Dybowski said.

The resort is in the Cascade Mountains about 65 miles northeast of Medford, via highways 62, 230 and 138.

As of Sunday morning, there was 34 inches of snow on the ground there, compared with 1.5 inches of snow 10 days earlier. Generators were fired up to provide electricity for the resort buildings.

At the tubing hill, the resort provides tubes, groomed runs and a 470-foot conveyor to return tubers to the top. Cost is $40 for three hours.

Children under the age of 3 years of age and under 3 feet tall are not allowed. Children 3 to 5 years old may tube for free with a paid adult.

Buy tubing tickets online, at diamondlake.net/winter-recreation. The resort also rents snowshoes and cross-country skis. Updates on conditions are posted to the resort’s Facebook page.

Take a stroll in Central Point with Rogue Valley Walkers

Rogue Valley Walkers have scheduled monthly Volkswalks through June, with the next walk set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, in Central Point. Meet at Albertsons, 1360 Plaza Blvd.

Walks also are set for Feb. 17, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 15 in Medford, Rogue River, Jacksonville, Grants Pass and Ashland, respectively.

Most walks are easy, flat and suitable for strollers and well-behaved dogs on a leash. Walk at your own pace or with the group. Most walks offer 5-kilometer (about 3 miles) and 10-kilometer options.

Walks start on the hour. Check in 15 minutes prior. No preregistration required. Walks will be held rain or shine, unless otherwise canceled. Suggested donation is $2.

More information is available at roguevalleywalkers.com.

Class offered on hummingbirds and the flowering plants they like

Learn about hummingbirds during a talk set for 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Wild Birds Unlimited nature shop, 961 Medford Center, Medford.

Presented by landscape designer and wildlife photographer Robin McKenzie of Talent, the class will discuss types of hummingbirds and how to sustain them by planting native and non-native flowering plants. Topics include growing seasons, sunny/shady locations and nectar feeders.

Speaker series to take up Great Grey Owls: Their habits and habitats

Learn about the Great Grey Owl during an online winter speaker series event set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24, offered by the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center of Ashland.

The series features naturalists and experts who share their knowledge, insights and stories. Learn about how and where the owls live and what you can do to see one.

The Great Grey Owl, the tallest in North America, is on the state endangered species list in California, where fewer than 300 remain.

Sign up for the event at kswild.org. For more information, contact Allee Gustafson, events and volunteer manager, at 541-488-5789, ext. 1014.

Watch monument documentary, meet filmmaker

Watch a 20-minute documentary about the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and meet the filmmaker, Crystal Nichols, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Public Lands outdoor store, 293 Rossanley Drive in Medford.

The film takes viewers on a journey through the ecoregions of the monument and showcases its landscapes. Afterward, there will be a question-and-answer period followed by a brief presentation by the Ashland-based Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument regarding education and stewardship programs on tap for the year.

Snacks and drinks are provided. Sign up at cascadesiskiyou.org. Reach the Friends group at 541-378-3039.

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