In Colorado Rapids, our raft exploded in the best possible way. It was our third day floating the Lower Deschutes River, and we’d been running splashy but mostly mellow rapids in 90 degree desert heat ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks about the glory of rafting the Lower Deschutes River with expert boater Jared Linkhart. They talk about how the high desert ...

The Long Bend Fire burning on the Deschutes River, roughly 4 miles southwest of Maupin, grew to 675 acres Sunday and brought evacuation warnings in the area. Fire crews are battling the blaze with two ...

The summer solstice is upon us, and the long, warm days beckon outdoor adventures. But if you’re like I am, you may like to focus those adventures near the water when summer temperatures climb to ...

C.O. Fire Management Service Transportation to a fire often goes beyond typical methods like engines, planes or helicopter. For the Long Bend Fire burning near Maupin, firefighters are getting a ride ...

Kayaking on the mighty Crooked River, which offers a serious wilderness adventure in the upper sections and big water excitement in the lower sections. (Mitch Lex) As a kayaker for the past 20-plus ...

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is using swift water experts, cadaver canines and drones to locate the remaining body after a group was swept over Dillon Falls, near Bend. A sign warns river ...