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RECREATION INFORMATION -

THIS COMING SATURDAY JUNE 4TH IS STATE PARKS DAY IN OREGON! ALL ACCESS TO OREGON STATE PARKS IS FREE. THERE WILL BE FREE OVERNIGHT CAMPING IN STATE PARKS THAT ALLOW IT WITH SPACE AVAILABLE.

This coming Saturday is free parking, free RV and tent site camping, and special events highlighting the Oregon State Parks centennial. Yes, the Oregon State Park system has been around for 100 years this year. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 as a way to thank Oregonians for their support of the state park system over many decades. For more information, and to see where special events are happening, click here.

CAMP FIRE SAFETY -

While we have not had much on the way of weather that is conducive to camping, it will be coming soon. And with that comes camp fires and warming fires. And, every year these types of fires are leading causes of fires. It is kind of mind blowing that people will light fires and then just walk away from them. I have found so many of these burning. actively burning I have lost count. In my fire fighting days this was one of the most common type of fires I responded to when on an engine.

Here is how to always be sure you have fully extinguished a fire be it camp fire or warming fire.

Are you using a fire pit or elevated barbeque? Here is what you should consider

You always want to be sure that you have cleared flammables like pine needles, grass, and cones out of the area you intend to use for this purpose. Even if you have an elevated barebeque or fire pit like the one shown in the image. And, ALWAYS make sure you have a spark arrestor screen on it over the top. You want to be sure that even the smallest burning embers are not escaping.

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There’s no substitute for nature.

From neighborhood walks to backcountry treks, we’re drawn to it. It sustains us. Connects us. Inspires us. There is a place for everyone in the outdoors.

But it all has an impact.

More use, over use, trash, endangered wildlife. And around it all: climate change. The nature we love is at risk.

It’s time to reimagine how we #outdoors.

Where getting out is about more than views. And taking actions that protect the nature we can’t live without happens everywhere, every time.

We’re Leave No Trace. We empower people to be
the solution to conservation.

We pioneer science and insights, build sustaining partnerships and activate our proven learning system. Because it takes more than checklists to protect our lands. It takes all of us.

When you Leave No Trace, you show you care.

And that makes the difference. Because when we all do our part, we keep forests healthy, protect our parks, keep wildlife strong and ensure everyone is welcomed to enjoy these remarkable places together.

No matter where or why you get outside, it’s yours to protect.

It’s Your Nature.

For more information about being a good steward, click here.

The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest has posted a ton of great information about things to be aware of before you head out into the outdoors. Below are links that will take you to that information;

Be Bear Aware! Avoid conflicts with bears - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd930018.pdf

Tread lightly with motorized off road vehicles - https://treadlightly.org/

KNOW before you go! This covers a wide range of information. This is going to provide the information you need to enjoy the outdoors, stay safe, brave the elements, and to respect wildlife. This is great general information for you to easily access. https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go