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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!
What Is Gravel Cycling, and How Can I Get Started?
I’m always ready to take the road less traveled. It’s a trait that recently led me to gravel cycling, a catchall term to describe riding on a mix of unpaved surfaces — trails, fire roads, and singletrack, any of which might contain some loose or crushed rock and stone. Sure, sometimes that means I carry […]
John Day Fossil Beds -Wow!
Have you ever wondered what Central Oregon once was? Tropical Forests. Exploding volcanoes. Mudslides. Gigantic animals with names like Thunderbeast and Entelodonts. In this 20-minute video learn about this and a whole lot more!
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument
This video explains the volcanic history of and science behind the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
A 4-minute video describing what glacial lake outburst floods look like.
Clear Lake: The Underwater Forest
Videographer Matt Cook takes us on a tour of Clear Lake, including under the surface where skeleton trunks of a millennia-old forest stand preserved in its frigid waters.
Early Logging Along the McKenzie
What were life and logging like along the McKenzie River in western Oregon in generations past? This picture history includes photos from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Deschutes River – Change the Story
The Deschutes River runs through the heart of Central Oregon. For the past century, the river has been managed to serve irrigation needs. This has had a negative impact on flows and the health of the river. Together with our community, the Deschutes River Conservancy is helping to change the story of the Deschutes River.
Rockhounding Minerals at the Apex Mine
If you are a rockhound, watch this quick 2-minute video! In the tailings of the old Apex Mine, there are some beautiful rocks with blue Azurite and green Malachite.
Exploring Bloomington Cave
Exploring Bloomington Cave in the St. George area of Southern Utah. Don’t watch if you’re claustrophobic!
The Sumpter Gold Dredge
The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge is one of the last remaining giant gold dredges in the US. In this 10-minute video learn a bit about the history, current status, and how the dredge worked.
Life on the Oregon Trail
What was life really like on the Oregon Trail? Learn about the risks and dangers of being on the trail, what a day in the life of a pioneer was like, and what equipment and supplies were used. This video is really worth 14 minutes of your time!
Keep it Local!
One of our guiding principles at Dirty Freehub is “spend where your ride”. We think it is critically important that when you are visiting and riding in the backcountry that you spend some money in the local, supporting towns. That could be for gas, groceries, bike parts, a coffee, or a burger and beer. But […]
What is a Wilderness Area? Why should I care?
An exploration of what the wilderness designation means, with a special focus on The Wilderness Act’s protection and preservation of our wild lands.
