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Recreational use advisory lifted for Lost Creek Lake

The Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational use for Lost Creek Lake due to the presence of…

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: New splash pad, river float, July Fourth running races and more 

Howard School Park in Medford has reopened with a splash pad, playground, dog park and more. The playground…

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Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approves new surcharge for out-of-state visitors

The new proposal comes on top of the department’s recent cost increase for all park users, which went into effect…

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Mt. Ashland runs, Rotary slip-n-slide, Rooster Crow and more 

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is hosting two group runs this weekend.

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Mount Ashland homeowner is saving butterflies by creating wildlife ‘land bridge’ at 5,500 feet

More than 60 species of butterflies have been documented on the property; ‘The garden just keeps getting better…

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Solstice run, Bonsai Day, water safety and more

Celebrate the longest day of the year with the Summer Solstice Run, set for 6:30 to 9 p.m.…

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‘First Descent’ underway: Kayakers following undammed river to Pacific Ocean

The “First Descent,” a 30-day paddle from the Wood River along the Klamath River to the Pacific Ocean…

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Restored Mule Mountain Trail, local hikes, events and more

The Southern Oregon Trail Alliance has completed a six-month project to improve the historic Mule Mountain Trail near…

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Land deal clears way for more trails at Medford’s popular Prescott Park

A two-for-the-price-of-one land deal will add 80 acres to Medford’s largest park and provide a crucial link to…

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People are rescuing seemingly abandoned fawns in local forests — ODFW says ‘stop’

Well-intentioned Southern Oregon residents who are rescuing seemingly abandoned fawns in local forests are actually doing much more…

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