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The Desert Bighorn Sheep
Learn a bit more about the majestic, and endangered, Desert Bighorn Sheep in this 3-minute video by the Park Service.
Pace Groups in Gravel Cycling at the Gorge Gravel Grinder
“I was so busy meeting the people in my pace group that I forgot to be nervous,” commented one of the cyclists at the Gorge Gravel Grinder. The idea of pace groups is nothing new to those of you who came out of the running world. Large running events offer up designated runners who have […]
Indigenous Peoples
Purpose Statement: Within its broader mission of fostering connections, Dirty Freehub places emphasis on gaining a deeper understanding of Indigenous communities and their role as stewards of the lands they inhabit. Specifically, our guiding principles are to: Understand the complicated history of Indigenous peoples and white settlers on this continent. Understand the good, and the […]
Orchard View Farms
Orchard View Farms is located in The Dalles. The orchard, which has been owned and operated for generations by the same family, is the nation’s largest sweet cherry farm.
Biocrust – Don’t step on it!
Ecologist Kristina Young talks about the importance of Biocrust to the Moab desert. It’s the glue that holds everything together! Learn more in this 3-minute video.
The White Rim Road
Know before you go! This is a must watch. It has helpful tips and advice to help you plan your trip and Leave No Trace while out in these pristine areas.
Giant Tree Hunters
Big tree photographer and wilderness explorer, TJ Watt, searches to find the biggest tree in Canada in the rainforests on southern Vancouver Island. In Port Renfrew, he’s joined by two big tree climbers in an attempt to break a world record.
Routes in Skyline Forest Closed
Updated: February 2024 Skyline Forest has been closed to public access; thus, the following ride guides have been removed from the website: In Plain View (Long version) Quick & Dirty Railbed Spurs Skyline Forest The Bishop Two Bulls, One Coffee Further, this closure has markedly affected the Oktoberfest route. We have re-routed it such that […]
Spring Fling In Madras: A Gravel Cycling Paradise
When I first moved to Bend, I thought of Madras as one of the last towns to grab gasoline or coffee on my mad dash to the PDX airport. But now that I’ve logged more than a few miles on a gravel bike in the area, I can tell you Madras offers some of the […]
The Effects of a Changing Climate on Greater Yellowstone
Scientists are documenting significant changes in the amount of snow that falls in the Greater Yellowstone area as well as the intensity and timing of spring runoff. These trends could affect everything you see when you come to Yellowstone Park and the surrounding areas, as well as everyone and everything living downstream.
Gravel Cycling in Baker City Oregon
With everyone clambering to have THE best gravel, we have to toss in our vote for the Northeast section of Oregon. Land yourself in the town of Baker City, Oregon and you will be surrounded by an area rich in history (think gold mining and the wild west era) and loaded with “go nowhere” roads that […]
Clipping Fins!
Wildlife technicians use various methods to clip adipose fins so that anglers can differentiate between wild and hatchery salmon. In this 2-minute video, learn what is an adipose fin, how wild and hatchery-raised fish are different, and what fish you can bring home.
The Nez Perce Last Stand
This 20-minute video explores the compelling history of the Nez Perce Indians and their significant battles against white settlers in the late 1800s. It delves into broken treaties and lost trust, recounting the long marches across the West and the strategic efforts to protect their ancestral lands, highlighting the broader implications of these conflicts in American history.
If you don’t know this story, we encourage you to take the time to learn more. [Video by the US Forest Service]
Broken Treaties
For thousands of years, more than 60 Native American tribes lived in Oregon’s diverse environmental regions. At least 18 languages were spoken across hundreds of villages. This civilizational fabric became unraveled in just a few short decades upon contact with white settlers in the 19th century. In this 60-minute Oregon Public Broadcasting documentary, Native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what’s next for their tribes.
Fern Hobbs
Meet the remarkable woman Fern Hobbs, Oregon Governor Oswald West’s private secretary who was sent on a mission on New Year’s Day 1914 to shut down the lawless town of Copperfield on the Snake River. This is a biography of one of the most courageous and important women of early Oregon history. Produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting, ~ 30 minutes in length.
Massacre at Hells Canyon
A look at the history and culture of Chinese immigrants in NE Oregon and greater Oregon, including the massacre of 34 Chinese gold miners in 1887 along the Snake River near Dug Bar. This 27-minute piece is by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).
Lake Billy Chinook: The History
Did you know Lake Billy Chinook is co-managed by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the state of Oregon? That it is important for both power generation and fisheries. And that it is a reservoir, not a lake, at the confluence of three rivers: The Deschutes, the Crooked, and the Metolius. Scott Elnes of Central Oregon Daily tells us more in this 5-minute video.
Pine Mountain Observatory: Stargazing Oregon’s Dark Sky
A 15-minute video describing the Pine Mountain Observatory and showing views that can be observed from the telescopes under dark skies.
Kinzua – The Shuttering of a Town
A compilation of news videos (8 minutes) from 1978 discussing the closure of the Kinzua mill and the razing of the town. Super fascinating!
