KVAL - Outdoors - Destinations

Crater Lake closed to scuba divers

National park officials have temporarily closed Crater Lake to scuba diving over the threat of invasive species.

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.

Wide World of Golf: Circling Raven

Tucked away in Northern Idaho, Circling Raven is one of the more celebrated golf courses to open in the Northwest over the past decade. Recently, KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward made the journey to Worley, Idaho to see what all the fuss is about.

Wide World Of Golf: Hawaiian Beauty

On the Island of Maui, you can choose from many world class golf courses, including the well known Kapalua Plantation Course. But if you're looking for a somewhat more "vacation friendly" option at Kapalua, the Bay Course offers a kinder, gentler layout.

That's where KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is in this week's Wide World of Golf.

Expect delays this weekend at Hwy 58 tunnel

Last covered railroad bridge in West restored

Snow way! Brundage Mountain sees first dusting

Brundage Mountain officials say the ski resort saw its first snow of the season Wednesday morning. A dusting of snowfall fell overnight above the 7,400 foot level on the mountain.

What's your favorite trail in Oakridge?

Heceta Head park re-opens to public

Semi hits tree on historic Oregon highway closed to trucks

A trucker crashed into a tree on Highway 242, a historic Oregon route closed to commercial trucks over 35 feet long.