The McKenzie Pass and Blue River Reservoir areas reopened for recreation on Tuesday after two wildfires east of Eugene came under control.

Nearing a somber anniversary of a devastating fire, Blue River, Oregon is still rebuilding Locals explore how to boost business and tourism, while regrowing the population of this mountain town.

A telescopic boom lift navigates downtown Blue River, which still bears the scars of the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. Brian Bull / KLCC The hills are still charred, as are the trees.

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The Blue River Watershed Group — a local nonprofit that received $1.8 million in grant federal funding for the restoration project in December 2023 — told the Silverthorne Town Council earlier ...

The McKenzie Pass and Blue River Reservoir areas reopened for recreation on Tuesday after two wildfires east of Eugene came under control. It's good news for hunters, anglers and backpackers ...

Urness is the author of “ Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon ” and “ Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on X at @ZachsORoutdoors. This ...