Explorations and recreation in Western Oregon’s BLM Backyard Forests
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By Daniel Collay
Oregon Wildblog
Ghosts of the Oregon Grizzly
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by Ethan Shaw
In this final installment of our three-part series, we consider the extirpated Oregon grizzly’s ecological world and briefly look at the status of the existing grizzly populations nearest the Beaver State.
Read Part 1: Oregon as Grizzly Country and Part 2: The Last Grizzlies of Oregon
Rendezvous Reflections in Rhyme!
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As it has been for most of history, Oregon is once again wolf country. Even so, they and other native hunters are seen by many as novel or – worse – as dangerous forces lurking on the edge of sanitized civilization.
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The first ever Wolf Rendezvous poem thanks to Linda Farmer of Eugene: |
Musings on Wilderness and wild-ness
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By Marla Waters, Eugene Conservation & Outreach Intern
A Wild Wolf Weekend in the Wallowas
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By Phillip Brown
The Last Grizzlies of Oregon
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by Ethan Shaw
Last time, we considered the grizzly’s historical distribution in Oregon. Today, we’ll look at the geography of the bear’s retreat in the state; the story of a latter-day Oregon grizzly of much renown; and the bear’s ghostly presence on the landscape in the form of place names.
Oregon as Grizzly Country
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by Ethan Shaw
In this three-part series, we’ll explore what’s known about the grizzly bear in Oregon—its historical distribution and its extirpation—and muse on its potential life history in the Beaver State. First up: an overview of just where the griz once roamed.
Read Part 2: The Last Grizzlies of Oregon and Part 3: Ghosts of the Oregon Grizzly.
The Bear Essentials
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By Teresa Connolly
Got everything you need for your next hike or camping trip? Well how about your bear safety precautions? Whether you are new outdoor enthusiast or a well-seasoned veteran, take a moment to refresh your memory on the steps you should be taking to avoid an encounter with a bear.
Throwback Thursday: Hells Canyon
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By Teresa Connolly
An entire Wild Oregon newsletter dedicated to one area must indicate a noteworthy place. And as the deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon is definitely worth writing about.
Meet Our Wilderness Outreach Intern Lisa
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By Lisa DiNicolantonio
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am the Wilderness Outreach Intern at the Oregon Wild Portland office. In the fall, I will be heading into my final year at the University of California, Davis studying Environmental Science and Management with an emphasis in Natural Resource Management. When I’m not busy advocating for or conserving wilderness, I can be found exploring the many beautiful aspects of nature, with an emphasis on Oregon this summer as I learn more about this state that is practically new to me.
