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'Hikers Only' after wildlife refuge bans jogging

Three national wildlife refuges in the Willamette Valley have banned running on their trails, and officials have posted new signs to warn visitors of the rule.

Bird watching, wildlife refuge style

While birds play the starring role, the refuges also feature wildflowers, roaming elk and trails to spectacular Willamette Valley views.

From Tokatee to Augusta

Tokatee superintendent Akoni Ganir is in Augusta, Georgia this week helping keep The Masters lush and green.

Photos: A look at past Iditarod sled dog races

The race consists of a grueling 1,000-mile trek through unpredictable wilderness to the old gold rush town of Nome on Alaska's western coast.

Backcountry snow fun in Central Oregon

From easy, gentle slopes in the trees, to steep, technical couloirs high atop Cascade peaks, the Central Oregon backcountry offers something for every skier or snowboarder willing to venture beyond the chairlifts.

'Picking up pickleball is pretty easy'

Recently the USA pickleball ambassadors from Albany, Corvallis and Salem hosted the 1st Annual Rally In The Valley Pickleball Tournament at West Albany High School.

Wide World Of Golf: Wailea 'wow' factor

This spring and summer we've covered the Wide World Of Golf with everything from the newest course at Bandon Dunes, to 3-D motion capture to help you improve your game, to destinations outside Oregon, where you can get away from it all.

In this week's season finale, we venture out into the Pacific Ocean, and the Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club--truly one of the gems of Hawaii.

Groups tackle Challenge Course for team building

Several Oregon athletic teams have taken on the Spencer Butte Challenge Course as team building projects.

Bad weather in central Oregon forced lawn chair balloonists to land

An Oregon gas station owner and an Iraqi adventurer trying to fly from Central Oregon to Montana have been forced to abort their flight to Montana due to thunderstorms.

Fun in the sun: Guide to safely enjoying the sunshine

The hot, sunny weather is finally making its way to the Willamette Valley, and Lane County residents are venturing outside to soak up the sun. The Center for Disease Control released information to help sun-seekers safely enjoy the nice weather.