Outdoors and travel reporter for The Oregonian and Here Is Oregon 🌲🌲 https://www.oregonlive.com/staff/jameshale/posts.html
Incredible stuff: A private ranch in central Oregon has quietly been protecting some of the best Indigenous rock art in the Northwest. Great story from @janeteastman.bsky.social
This Oregon ranch is protecting a pristine collection of ancient rock artMore than 400 pictographs painted in red, orange, white, yellow, green and black covering basalt canyon walls are protected from vandalism.www.oregonlive.comNew photos show wildfire damage at the Painted Hills in central Oregon. Tough to see charred land near a beloved natural wonder, but it sounds like the park escaped any major damage.
See wildfire’s charred path through Painted Hills as national monument remains closedAll three units of the John Day Fossil Beds were closed as the Rowe Creek Complex fire swept through the region.www.oregonlive.com"Indefinite closure following wildfire" generally feels bad, but this is an area that should bounce back pretty quickly. Lots of dry grasses and scrub brush and rock. It's not like the lush forests of the western Gorge, which burn for weeks and leave thousands of dangerous snags.
Columbia River Gorge hike known for its stunning views has closed indefinitely after wildfireThe 540-acre nature preserve, known for its expansive views and spring wildflowers, is expected to remain closed through the summer.www.oregonlive.comA great read on a tricky, nuanced issue from @gosiawoz.bsky.social
A historic wrong meets a modern dilemma in Oregon’s forestsThe push to return tribal homelands is testing Oregon's environmental consensus.www.oregonlive.comI don't think I've ever walked out on a movie, but I was VERY close with "Shutter."
DefectorWhat's the worst movie you've ever watched in a theater? defector.com/whats-the-wo...
One of our reporters was flying out of PDX and noticed that some of the trees looked… rough. So I went down a rabbit hole into the fascinating world of maintaining indoor trees.
Why do some of the trees in Portland’s airport look sick? It might be your faultTravelers flying through PDX have noticed a few trees that don’t seem to be doing well.www.oregonlive.comSounds like this fire is now 95% contained, and kept to 226 acres. Lyle Cherry Orchard remains closed.
Jamie HaleJust confirmed that the Lyle Cherry Orchard is on fire.
CRABS IN THEIR PANTS, CRABS IN THEIR BRAS, CRABS STUFFED LITERALLY EVERYWHERE
The OregonianA Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officer made a shell-shocking discovery last month when four suspected crab poachers were found concealing undersized crabs in their pants, bras and even sun hats. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/VrgB07
If you haven't had a chance to enjoy a campfire on Mount Hood this summer, you're already out of luck.
Campfires banned at one of Oregon’s most popular destinations as wildfire season starts earlySummer just started, but campfires are already banned in the Mt. Hood National Forest.www.oregonlive.comJust confirmed that the Lyle Cherry Orchard is on fire.
Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge prompts evacuations, shuts down popular recreation areasHiking and wind surfing areas are closed as residents evacuate the community.www.oregonlive.comI took a trip to Warm Springs to see a new exhibition by the legend Lillian Pitt. As always, she does not disappoint.
The OregonianOne of Oregon's most celebrated Native artists has opened up her personal collection, featuring her own art and work from her friends.
I came home from this event spewing fun facts about lamprey and my wife was NOT into it. If you don't get it, you don't get it! But I love these little guys.
Jamie HalePeople stared at lamprey, ate lamprey, talked about lamprey and a few brave souls even had lamprey latch onto their skin.
People stared at lamprey, ate lamprey, talked about lamprey and a few brave souls even had lamprey latch onto their skin.
Hundreds gather to celebrate one of Oregon’s oldest, most fascinating creaturesThe razor-toothed fish with suction cup mouths are prehistoric fascinations — and a local first food.www.oregonlive.comIf you missed Lampreypalooza today, don't worry, you can still go to the Willamette Falls Lamprey Celebration tomorrow!
Jeff VanderMeerhell yeah! got my lampreypalooza tshirt!
Absolutely heartbreaking. Zane was such a great colleague and a wonderful reporter.
Zane Sparling, reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, dies of cancer at 33“He wanted his identity to be a reporter, and that’s what it was,” his father said.www.oregonlive.com
