Oregon Field Guide — Bryan Bates, Surfer, Devil's Staircase, Hagg Lake Expansion

Episode 2107

Bryan Bates, Surfer: Meet Bryan Bates, an Oregon native whose love for surfing has him committed to the unconventional lifestyle that unpredictable waves require. Making a living off of handcrafted surfboards, Bryan admits that being a surfer in Oregon is not easy. Cold water, fierce waves, and harsh weather face every surfer who steps onto the Oregon Coast. Bryan is just one of many who contribute to the community of hardcore surfers in Pacific City.; Read More and Watch this story

Devil's Staircase: There's a place in the coast range so steep, rugged and disorienting that trails don’t go there. Many have trekked in and spent unplanned nights among the ancient trees trying to get out. That place is The Devil’s Staircase, a 30,000 acre area that redefines off-trail adventure. The reward for making it to the heart of this ancient forest, a chance to lay eyes on a rarely visited waterfall and swimming hole along wild, crystal clear Wassen Creek.; Read More and Watch this story

Hagg Lake Expansion: Washington County wants to expand Hagg Lake to secure enough water for the next 50 years of growth. After years of planning, they’ve hit an expensive snag. New tests show the current dam does not meet today’s standards for earthquake safety.; Read More and Watch this story

Field Journal Blog: That Tree Really is Big; by Vince Patton | 03/15/2010; We received an interesting footnote a few days ago to our recent story on the ancient limber pine that just might be the oldest living thing in Oregon. Gary Dielman of Baker City tells us it might not just be the oldest tree, it appears to be the third largest limber pine in the [...]; More Field Journal Posts »
Big Blue Marble
Rogue Bike Trail Investigated