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Jasper Mineral

Understanding Jasper: Agate vs Jasper

2018-02-03

Name Jasper is derived from the old French language that means “spotted” or “mottled”. LikeContinue Reading

Mickey Hot Springs

Mickey Hot Springs – Miniature Yellowstone of Eastern Oregon

2017-05-31

• Mickey Hot Springs is a miniature Yellowstone in Oregon • Features hot pools, boilingContinue Reading

Kokanee

Kokanee Fishing – Oregon

2017-04-06

Kokanee fishing in Oregon is a popular activity. Kokanees can be found in abundance inContinue Reading

Bass Fishing – Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

2017-04-06

• Largemouth and smallmouth bass are popular warmwater fish • Fishing technique is similar forContinue Reading

Northern Pikeminnow – Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program

2017-03-21

• Northern pikeminnow is a ravenous predator of juvenile salmon and steelhead • Sport RewardContinue Reading

Sturgeon Oregon

Sturgeon Fishing – Oregon

2017-03-21

When it comes to sturgeon fishing in Oregon, few thrills and adventures equal that. TheContinue Reading

Surfperch Fishing

Seashore Surfperch Fishing – Oregon Coast

2017-03-17

According to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, seashore surfperch fishing in Oregon is one ofContinue Reading

Steelhead trout

Steelhead Fishing – Oregon

2017-03-13

Oregon has a wealth of fishing streams, making Steelhead Trout Fishing in Oregon very popular.Continue Reading

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Facts

2017-03-12

On 21 August 2017, and at 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time, what would otherwise be anContinue Reading

pacific herring

Fishing for Pacific Herring (Clupea Pallasi)

2017-03-09

A coastal schooling species, Pacific herring is an important component in a food chain of NorthContinue Reading

Zeller's Boletus - Wild Edible Mushroom

Oregon Mushroom Picking Regulations

2016-11-21

When a wild mushroom picking season in Oregon begins, before heading out to gather mushrooms, takeContinue Reading

Fly Agaric Amanita

Mushroom Safety Guide

2016-11-19

• Mushroom Safety Rules: Never guess and be very cautious • If you aren’t aContinue Reading

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