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Smile Fish! You're on TV

12:30 PM Fri, Nov 06, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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There's a new way to safely watch and count endangered fish species like salmon and steelhead on the North Fork of the Santiam River.

T...



Supper From the Sea

12:00 PM Fri, Nov 06, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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It is a time of seasonal change when the weather can "turn on a dime" from fair skies to wet, windy and downright crummy.

But on those wonderful "blu...



Vanishing Wilderness at Slouth Slough Preserve

12:00 PM Fri, Oct 30, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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If there is a "Shangri-La" on Oregon's coastline, Grant McOmie says that he may have found it along the Southern Oregon Coast near Coos Bay. >> Continue reading: Vanishing Wilderness at Slouth Slough Preserve



The Oregon Birding Trail

12:00 PM Fri, Oct 23, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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There's a new way to explore Oregon and this one is really for the birds!

But it's designed for people - especially folks who like to explore n...



Fishing For Kings

12:00 PM Fri, Oct 16, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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Despite the wild and wet weather of the past few weeks October is prime time for "King Fishing."

King Chinook Salmon, that is!

There is a...



A Steady Stream of Color

12:00 PM Fri, Oct 09, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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This week's "Grant's Getaway" offers a unique adventure for folks searching for just the right place to enjoy the bea...



Becoming An Outdoors Woman

12:00 PM Fri, Oct 02, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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Fall has arrived and for many people that signals the start of Oregon's fall hunting seasons.

This week, Grant McOmie discovers that women who have alw...



Black Rock Mountain Bikes

12:00 PM Fri, Sep 25, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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This week's "Grant's Getaway" discovers that mountain bike riding is king of the outdoor recreation scene in one corner of Polk County....



Rough Hewn Romance: The Covered Bridges of Linn County

12:00 PM Fri, Sep 18, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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Is it time for you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday city life?

Perhaps to unwind on a backcountry byway that will take you into a cha...



Climbing An Oregon Giant

12:00 PM Fri, Sep 11, 2009 |
Grant McOmie

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Oregon's forests are famous for varied outdoor recreation opportunities that tens of thousands of people enjoy each year.

Grant McO...