Outdoors

Outdoors Swimming elephants: Lily and Rose-Tu go for a dip to stay cool

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 2:30 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 2:30 PM PDT

Lily, the 5-month-old Asian elephant, hopped in the water with her mom Rose-Tu and splashed around a bit. Lucky for all of us, a videographer from the zoo was there to capture it all and share with the world.

Outdoors Photos: Pearl District is home to Portland's newest park (Photo Gallery)

Published: May 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT

Outdoors It's true: You can prevent forest fires (Video)

By Carley Gomez KVAL News with KVAL.com staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 1:11 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 3:04 PM PDT

Hot, dry weather and winds made it difficult for fire crews to contain dozens of fires over the weekend.

Outdoors Action cameras gone wild

By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: May 7, 2013 at 11:58 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 11:58 AM PDT

It's one of the latest trends among photographers - wearable 'action' cameras that allow us to share unique perspectives of the world around us.

Outdoors Shively Creek Fire 20% contained, no growth

By KPIC.com Staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 10:55 AM PDT

The DFPA says the Shively Creek Fire is 20% contained, and has not grown in size since Monday.

Outdoors Photos: Oregon's Shively Creek Fire (Photo Gallery)

By KPIC.com Staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 9:58 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 10:16 AM PDT

Photos of the Shively Creek Fire courtesy Kyle Reed of the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

Outdoors ODFW proposal could end some fishing on coastal rivers (Video)

By Katie LaSalle KCBY News Published: May 6, 2013 at 11:51 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 11:51 PM PDT

It's a proposal that could end fishing opportunities for hatchery salmon in the Milicoma, as well as eliminate the hatchery steelhead program on the South Coos and Coquille rivers.

Outdoors McKenzie River camping faces restrictions to combat illegal dumps (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Ty Steele Published: May 6, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 11:17 AM PDT

USDA Forest Service land managers have proposed expanding a ban on camping along the McKenzie River in Oregon to limit damage down to waterways by homeless camps. The proposal would ban camping and campfires within a 1/2 mile of the river outside established campgrounds.

Outdoors You think it's hot? Imagine how your garden feels (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Lindsey Riley KVAL News with KVAL.com staff Published: May 6, 2013 at 3:14 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM PDT

You're going to need to water more than usual and let the water penetrate to make sure plants and flowers are getting enough to drink.

Outdoors Humans started majority of weekend wildfires (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KVAL News Published: May 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM PDT

People burning debris were responsible for at least 36 of the 65 wildfires reported, according to Keep Oregon Green Association.

Outdoors BLM considers closing popular Idaho rock climbing destination

By Associated Press Published: May 6, 2013 at 10:37 AM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 12:47 PM PDT

The 400-acre area known as Castle Rocks has been closed off and on to climbers since 2003, and may close permanently sometime this summer.

Outdoors Fire near Canyonville burns 180 acres as fire season ignites early (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KPIC News Published: May 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 9:11 AM PDT

A 150-acre fire southeast of Canyonville has tapped Douglas Forest Protective Association resources early in the season.

Outdoors 2.7 quake shakes east of Roseburg

By KPIC News Published: May 6, 2013 at 10:46 AM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 11:49 AM PDT

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook the earth in eastern Douglas County early Monday morning.

Outdoors Cold water can be deadly on warm weekend (Video)

By Wesleigh Ogle, KVAL News Published: May 4, 2013 at 8:10 AM PDT Last Updated: May 4, 2013 at 8:40 AM PDT

While the skies will be sunny this weekend local experts warn waters will be cold and residents should be cautious.

Outdoors 'Hikers Only' after wildlife refuge bans jogging

By Nicole Comstock, KVAL News Published: May 3, 2013 at 3:29 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 5:55 PM PDT

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.