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Chainsaw sculptor Kevin Strauslin A Northwest Rendezvous in Blue River? The three-day McKenzie River Chainsaw Festival certainly fit the bill – filling the air with the sound of racing two stroke saw engines and plenty of chips and sawdust. For Randy Gauthier of Moberly Lake, British Columbia, it almost didn’t happen. The single parent father is new to the trade. After working for 23 years as a dangerous tree faller he began carving only six months ago, deciding he had to find a better way to spend some time with his son. His love of c...
Firefighters Responding to New Fire Near Hand Lake Willamette Forest PR McKenzie Bridge: Firefighters are responding to a new fire near Hand Lake, just south of the Mount Washington Wilderness, on the McKenzie River Ranger District. The fire was reported earlier this afternoon by a patrol plane, which provides aerial detection for fires. The fire is approximately 5 acres in size; the cause is unknown. Smoke from this new fire is visible throughout the surrounding area and can be seen along Highway 126 in the McKenzie River Corridor and Old...
16 Studebaker Regal LEABURG: It’s that time again for the McKenzie Art Festival. The 12th annual festival is still held in Leaburg at the Fire and Training Center on August 17th and 18th; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission, food, music, raffle, classic cars and, of course, art. The McKenzie Art Festival has been around for a lot of years. People come from near and far to enjoy the art along with food and entertainment. One of the event founders and local personality, Larry Brown, is featured on the festival poster this year. Larry i...
USFS Road 15 Closure on Forest Service Road 15 begins Monday. Road 15, also known as Blue River Reservoir Road, will be closed to thru traffic at milepost 8 beginning on Monday, August 12th, due to road work. The closure could last up to 30 days, however, thru travel may be available on evenings and weekends to help meet the needs of recreationists. The closure will be just east of the intersection of Forest Service Road 15 with Forest Service Road 1513 (Quentin Creek Road). Visitors will still have access to sites on either side of the...
Tree blocking river MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The Oregon State Marine Board warned last Thursday that a big tree was completely blocking the McKenzie River approximately 1/4 mile downstream of the Paradise Boat Ramp. Early reports that it had been felled into the river didn’t pan out when investigated by the Lane County Marine Patrol. They reported a landowner had intended to drop the tree into the woods, but it “went the wrong way.” Steve Schaefers and Wade Scofield cleared the channel on Sunday, cutting the tree near its base, allowing it to move...
Sunken raft Upriver from the Clearwater Boat Ramp - raft punctured on submerged tree With the heavy rains and wind over the last week, several trees lost their footing and fell into the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The Lane County Sheriff's Office marine patrol and Oregon State Marine Board want to alert boaters to navigation obstructions that may pose a risk to boaters and were recently reported by waterway managers and paddlers. Two are on the McKenzie River: * Near Eagle Rock, adjacent to 49348 McKenzie Hwy, a tree has fallen from the...
Fly fishing Photo by Shana Jewell. A popular flyfishing spot lies just downstream from the Goodpasture covered bridge. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is gearing up for one of the region’s most popular outdoor activities – Free Fishing Weekend, which will take place this year on June 1st and 2nd. On these two days, ODFW will waive all fees associated with recreational fishing, clamming and crabbing throughout the state. It’s all about helping people discover the joy of fishing and the many great outdoor locations where thi...
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Trash in forest Photo Courtesy USFS Trash piles in the woods are causing officials to consider clamping down on areas where dispersed camping will be allowed. MCKENZIE BRIDGE: Due to on-going damage to natural resources, the McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing expanding the camping restrictions near Cougar Reservoir and adding a new camping restriction adjacent to the lower McKenzie River National Recreation Trail. Officials say that in these locations, long-term campers have left large accumulations of garbage, food items, hazardous...
Is your business ready for the Sesquicentennial? 2013 will be the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Blue River Hikers on McKenzie River Trail Our McKenzie Recreation Guide is the sought after reference source for people looking for information about the McKenzie River area and attractions. Make sure they know about your business and how to contact you - with an ad in the publication that makes the “McKenzie Connection!” Contact us today - and be part of 2013!...
What have you been shooting and catching lately – that is, shooting with your camera and catching in pixels? Enter your favorite hunting and fishing photos in the ODFW Outdoors photo contest for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Cabelas. For contest details, and to enter, go to the ODFW Outdoors Facebook page. Then, be sure to encourage your friends and family to visit ODFW Outdoors to vote for their favorite photo! Small girl fishing "Pretty in Pink" is leading the Youth Fishing category in the ODFW photo contest so far. Great...
6 ODFW Willamette Fishing Regs The new rules take effect Jan. 1, 2013. The printed synopsis of the regulations will be available in mid-December, about two weeks later than normal due to a printing delay. Once printed, the synopsis will be available at ODFW offices and most places that sell fishing and hunting licenses. Some of the new regulations for 2013 include: · Restricting the use of bait on the McKenzie River from Hayden Bridge upstream to Hendricks Bridge. · Opening of Diamond Lake to year round fishing. ·...
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5 million acres to public access as a fire prevention measure Chart of lands closed for fire danger Early fall is one of the best times to visit Oregon's forests. The sunny days and cool evenings set the stage for an enjoyable experience, whatever the recreational pursuit. To assure this natural legacy will be there for future outings, please be mindful of fire safety. Drought conditions across much of the region have sapped trees, shrubs and grasses of moisture, creating a fuel bed primed to burn. It will take more than morning dew or even...
Finn Rock Finn Rock sign Milepost 38.3 Named after Ben Finn, an early settler known as the “biggest liar on the McKenzie River.” One story goes he was having dinner at a friend’s house when two strangers came to the door and were invited in to join the others at the table. Ben began boasting about having killed 24 deer, 3 cougars and 6 bear the day before. One of the strangers spoke up and said, “Do you know who I am?” Ben declared no, he did not. “Well,” said the stranger, “I’m the new game warden.” “Well,” said Ben, “I’m the biggest liar o...
BBQ & Wine Tasting People had a great time at the McKenzie River Inn’s June 30th BBQ and wine tasting to benefit the Cascade Raptor Center. Besides the Raptors presentation, attendees could browse the comprehensive and very informative on Donald Mackenzie in the McKenzie Mobil Museum. In the spirit of Oregon, with the rain, the event raised $200 for the Cascade Raptor Center. Brian brought along a Saker Falcon normally from Eastern Europe, which has been captured by falconers until their numbers are now diminished. The Center is raising t...
ODFW asks anglers to take precautions when releasing fish Angleer releasing trout With summer temperatures heating up throughout the state, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anglers to take special care when catching and releasing fish. “Warm water temperatures, especially above 70 degrees, can be very hard on cool water fish such as trout, steelhead and salmon,” said Charlie Corrarino, ODFW Conservation and Recovery Program manager. Warm water does not hold as much oxygen as cooler water. This means fish are getting les...
McKenzie River area hunting opportunities Deer and Elk Updates Deer taken in McKenzie Unit Nate Burman of Albany, Ore. was 14 years old when he took this deer during a youth hunt in the McKenzie Unit. – Photo by Steve Burman – Hunters can thank the mild winter for good over-winter survival in many elk herds, though the dry fall sent calves into winter in less than ideal body condition in parts of the state. Elk populations continue to be mostly stable in Oregon, though some districts are still experiencing low calf survival. See...
Travels with MacKenzie, Part 3 From the November 10, 2011 edition of McKenzie River Reflections October 1811 Two hundred years ago Donald MacKenzie was in the sixth month of a nine-month journey between the Missouri River and Fort Astoria. MacKenzie was assistant leader of the 63-person “Astorian Overland Expedition,” part of the Pacific Fur Company financed by J.J. Astor. The following account of the Overlanders’ travels during October 1811 is taken from Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon by Alexander Ross. At the beginning of Octo...
Travels with MacKenzie, Part 4 From the December 8, 2011 edition of McKenzie River Reflections November 1811 Two hundred years ago this month Donald MacKenzie was in the eighth of his nine month travels from the Missouri River to Fort Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River. At 27 years old, he was the assistant leader of the “Astorian Overland Party”, the fur-trading expedition financed by J.J. Astor, and lead by W.P. Hunt. The McKenzie River was later named after Donald Mackenzie. In early November 2011, the 60 person expedition split int...
Travels with MacKenzie, Part 2 From the October 6, 2011 edition of McKenzie River Reflections September 1811 Two hundred years ago this month Donald MacKenzie was making his way from the Missouri River towards Fort Astoria and then to the Willamette River. He was assistant leader of the “Astorian Overland Party,” the fur-trading expedition financed by J.J. Astor, and lead by W.P. Hunt. Ten years later a tributary of the Willamette River was named “MacKenzie’s Branch.” The story of MacKenzie’s travels is told here as part of the McKenzie Bi...
Travels with MacKenzie, Part 4 From the January 19, 2012 edition of McKenzie River Reflections January 18th, 1812 On January 18th two hundred years ago Donald MacKenzie finally reached the Pacific Ocean. At 27 years old and 6’ 6” in height, he was already well-regarded as the assistant leader of the 60 person “Astorian Overland Party”. The McKenzie River was later named after this young leader. This is the final Chapter of Travels with Mackenzie. In late November 1811, the Overland Expedition had found themselves in the rugged and inhospi...
Travels with MacKenzie, Part 5 From the January 19, 2012 edition of McKenzie River Reflections January 18th, 1812 On January 18th two hundred years ago Donald MacKenzie finally reached the Pacific Ocean. At 27 years old and 6’ 6” in height, he was already well-regarded as the assistant leader of the 60 person “Astorian Overland Party”. The McKenzie River was later named after this young leader. This is the final Chapter of Travels with Mackenzie. In late November 1811, the Overland Expedition had found themselves in the rugged and inhospi...
McKenzie River Boat Launches Of the 32 boat ramps along the McKenzie River, seven are managed by the U.S. Forest Service. In addition, the Oregon State Marine Board has provided grants to pay for parking, restrooms and access using boat registration and titling fees. Motorized boats (except for rescue craft) are not allowed in the mainstem river above the Goodpasture Covered Bridge. Armitage Park Location: (44.11183333°, -123.0477333°) Managed By Lane County Deadmond’s Ferry Location: (44.090611°, -123.02451°) Managed By Lane C...
