The Metolius, most magical of all Oregon rivers, emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the base of Black Butte. Sample the river’s wizardry with either of three easy hikes along the ...

Portland entrepreneur Jim Kean says he wants to build a central Oregon resort that is greener and smarter than the garden-variety golf-based resorts dotting the area. At first blush, it seems like ...

If Oregon place names had a dictionary, Metolius would be a synonym for magic. The Metolius Basin has a way of casting a spell on just about everyone who visits. The basin begins atop Santiam Pass and ...

METOLIUS, Ore. — Summer camping season is going strong, and this week, we visit Central Oregon’s Metolius River: a waterway prized for fishing, camping and unique outdoor adventures, including a stop ...

General area: Camp Sherman (near Sisters, Ore., just across the Santiam Pass and about two hours and 15 minutes from Salem). Fees: None. Trail distances: 29.5 total miles on the Allingham Loop (3.3 ...

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Start hydrating and set those alarms. Ninety-degree weather is back this weekend. My advice during these heat waves is to get out early, and if you have time in the afternoon, spend it on the ...

METOLIUS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire early Thursday morning destroyed an abandoned commercial building in Metolius, Jefferson County fire officials said. Jefferson County Fire District No. 1 crews responded ...

CAMP SHERMAN, Ore. — Gary Guttormsen has heard the question more than once. The chairman of the Sisters, Ore., Trail Alliance often fields questions from people seeking an outstanding bike ride with ...