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On the lookout for larches in Mount Hood National Forest

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Crews respond to 3 rescue calls in 12 hours in Skamania County

Rugged terrain, cold weather and the deep woods kept search and rescue crews busy on Sunday.
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Western larch trees show off their fall colors

The best places to spot these golden sparks of color include on the east side of Mount Hood or hiking up to the Filemile Butte Lookout.
Animals

Black bear cub walks 120 miles across Idaho, relocated

Idaho Fish and Game reports that the black bear cub started its journey in the Salmon National Forest, and ended up Hailey, Idaho, over 120 miles away.
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Tamarack trees offer flashes of fall color in the Elkhorn Mountains of eastern Oregon

From the historic town of Sumpter, hundreds of miles of trails let you explore the Elkorns during a time of year perfect for viewing nature's beauty.
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Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountains offer a view of color-changing tamarack trees

From the historic town of Sumpter, hundreds of miles of trails let you explore the Elkorns during a time of year perfect for viewing natural beauty.
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Meet Lemmy, the paddleboarding pup on the Columbia River

Bryan Southard paddled the Columbia River every day for a year, then started his own paddleboarding business. Now, his best furry friend is on board.
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Highest point in Oregon's Coast Range to receive trail improvements

The highest point in Oregon's Coast Range offers panoramic views if the weather allows. Visitors can take in the Pacific Ocean and Cascade volcanoes.
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The highest point in the Oregon Coast Range offers a chance for panoramic views

On a clear day, it’s possible to see both the Pacific Ocean and volcanoes of the Cascades from Marys Peak in the Siuslaw National Forest.
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'Get out there': Gateway Green Park reopens with bike bridge, park

Inaccessible by car, the park is situated between the I-84 and I-205 interchange. Several partner organizations held a grand reopening on Oct. 5.
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12 million years of history written in Oregon Coast's rocks

At South Beach State Park, a mile south of Newport, it offers a spacious campground, guided tours and agate collecting.
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Clatsop County students get up-close look at forest management and ecosystem

The Oregon Department of Forestry has hosted Forestry Days since the 1960s for Clatsop County students. Almost 500 kids participated this year.