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Oregon Road Trip
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Where Two Rivers Meet A Confluence of Activity on the Lower Deschutes  The Deschutes River tumbles into the great Columbia River at Biggs Junction, where basalt canyons tower 1,000 feet overhead, and a sense of calm inevitability rises from the land. Where these two rivers meet, however, turmoil lies just below the surface.
The warmer water of the Columbia mixes with the cool current of the Deschutes, creating a portal for salmon to return from the sea to their native waters. In addition, the Deschutes drops over 1,200 feet in the length of 100 miles, making it a premier whitewater rafting destination. For a more sublime experience of the Lower Deschutes, a wide trail built on over old railroad line lets you travel 17 miles by foot, mountain bike, or horse, along the river. The immutable journey of the Deschutes River takes it on a collision course with the Columbia River, which then flows into the Pacific Ocean. Where will the Deschutes take you? Here are some ideas: READ MORE Photo courtesy of Larimer Outfitters. Are you an Oregon Road Tripper? Post your adventure here.
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Featured Gear
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I love contraptions and the spirit of invention. "Where there's a will there's a way," as my grandmother - the McGuyver of little old ladies - would say. She would have loved this this fish basket, which is the snazziest way to cook fish since the Native Americans used wood frames against an open fire. READ MORE
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 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic
Hood River, Oregon
June 8-10
The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic is back and better than ever. No other race in the country showcases such a diversified scenery and courses taking riders from the dry desert of Eastern Oregon to the rainforest deep in the Cascade Mountains and through the mighty Columbia River Gorge. Located in Hood River, Oregon - famous for windsurfing, microbreweries and great food.
 Splash for Pink
Maupin, June 30 The Imperial River Company and Sage Canyon Outfitters host the 3rd annual Splash for Pink event in Maupin. Raft, enjoy live music, and purchase raffle tickets to raise money that supports breast cancer patients and research. Post your own event/s on the Oregon Lakes & Rivers website. It's free!
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Oregon Trivia
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Why do Salmon Migrate? As "small fry," rainbow trout migrate to the deep blue sea where they grow to an average of 15-20 pounds. One-three years later, they return as "steelhead," making the desperate, arduous journey back to the stream where they were born, to reproduce.
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