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Get To Know Joseph, Oregon
Learn about Joseph, which is a town in Eastern Oregon, as Chris talks with Jude Graham who is the Wallowa County Museum Curator. They discuss history, art, culture, events and activities. Among other things, Joseph even hosts a qualifier for the Iditarod!
Central Oregon Tourism Can be a Benefit or Bust
For decades, Bend has been known for its outdoor recreation. The city’s population was smaller in the 1990s, of course. The number of visitors were, too. But outdoor enthusiasts still came to ski and hike and bike mountain trails — people like Linda and Kevin English. Note: this article requires a subscription to the Bend […]
Big Lonely Doug with Author Harley Rustad
Meet Harley Rustad, author of Big Lonely Doug: The Story of One of Canada’s Last Great Trees. In this episode, Dirty Freehub’s Sarah Burch interviews Harley about his book for the READ & RIDE program. Learn what inspired Harley to write Big Lonely Doug, how his book has impacted the ecotourism and environmental movements, and so much more!
This podcast is part of READ & RIDE, a program from Dirty Freehub that matches 5-star gravel routes with books to create a memorable journey. Dirty Freehub has created five bike routes to take you to visit Big Lonely Doug and other old-growth trees mentioned in the book. For the routes and more information about the program, visit www.dirtyfreehub.org/biglonelydoug.
Risk Takers: Forest Firefighters
See what it is really like to battle a forest fire in this 52-minute on-the-ground video with Canadian Forest Firefighters.
Living with Fire: An Oregon Story
In this 7-minute video (a great watch!) we take a look to the landscape to better understand wildfires in Oregon and ensure our favorite places thrive for generations to come.
Wolf Rock
Wolf Rock is the largest monolith in Oregon. The rock is about 900ft tall. The summit has an elevation of 4535ft. The rock is an old volcanic plug that had its surrounding soil erode away. Video by McKenzie River Drone Photography.
Traveling Back in Time at the Camp Polk Cemetery
Although not associated with Camp Polk, the cemetery that bears its name holds a rich and unique history. Established in 1880 as a final resting place for early settlers, the cemetery enables visitors to travel back in time.
Discover Capital State Forest
Get out and discover Capitol Forest, a 110,000-acre working forest near Olympia, WA. A quick 1-minute intro video.
Bend nonprofit Dirty Freehub marks 10 years of creating route guides for gravel cycling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dirty Freehub, a Bend-based 20+ employee and volunteer based nonprofit organization that creates route guides for gravel cycling, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Celebratory events include an online party and in person ride on one of their original routes, Water and Lava, that will take place on Saturday, Aug 19. Details […]
Why I Quit Strava …
… by Kevin B English Strava is a “social network for athletes,” it offers a space for individuals to track their exercise, share their achievements, and engage in friendly competitions. For me, Strava and other social networks like Ride With GPS do a great job of inspiring me to get outside and exercise. Recently Strava […]
Fire, Weeds, & Goats
Yep, goats can be a super-useful tool in clearing weeds and building defensible spaces for fire safety. And they are versatile, cost effective, environmentally green, less noisy than mechanized methods, and highly effective. Learn a bit in this 1-minute video.
Pyroclastic What??
In this short 2-minute learn what a pyroclastic volcanic flow is. This super-cool video that made us a bit smarter.
Teanaway’s Tropical History
Geologist Nick Zentner digs into the incredible geologic history responsible for the rock formations in the Teanaway Community Forest. Would you believe palm trees once grew here?
The Ride! The Pipestone Eight
This ride is so good, that instead of a quick 2-minute ride video, it is a 3-minute video. Enjoy!
Conserving Cumberland Creek
This 4-minute video highlights the cultural and ecological importance of the Cumberland Creek Conservation Area.
Harnessing the Baker River
To keep up with a growing demand for power, Puget Sound Power and Light, a predecessor of today’s Puget Sound Energy, built a hydroelectric dam in the North Cascades. This 8-minute video discusses how the Baker River was harnessed for power and how the town of Concrete created the dam’s key ingredient.
Saving Old Growth Trees with Ken Wu
Ken Wu, former Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Ancient Forest Alliance, has spent years protecting ancient forests in British Columbia. A major player in protecting Big Lonely Doug, Ken tells how he named the iconic Doug Fir. He also talks about how the indigenous people of Canada play a vital role in protecting these iconic trees and how you can help save these trees for future generations.
Yakima River Canyon Formation
Not your average canyon. The Yakima River was there first and then the canyon walls around it lifted up!
The Astonishing Underground Life of Aspen Trees!
The Aspen Tree. The coolest tree ever? Groves clone themselves! Groves can be hundreds, if not thousands of years old. This 7-minute video explores the uniqueness of the Aspen Tree via the Pando clone in Utah that is approximately 80,000 years old.
Tree Conservation Through Photography with TJ Watt
Meet TJ Watt, Big Tree Hunter, co-founder of the Ancient Forest Alliance and an award-winning nature and conservation photographer from British Columbia whose images have helped bolster campaigns to secure the protection of important environmental areas.
In this episode, TJ explains how he got interested in big trees, what it’s like to climb into old-growths, and how he came about his Before & After photography series. And he explains his connection to the Big Lonely Doug, the 2nd largest Douglas Fir in Canada that is located in South West Vancouver Island.
