Spring is finally here, and with the wet cool weather we have been having, the whitetop is growing like crazy. It is making its appearance in a lot of places, requiring all landowners to do their part to combat this noxious weed. Malheur County Weed Department is no longer doing the[Read More…]
Tag: OUTDOORS
Uncategorized Vale BLM staffers capture stunning scenes in photo contest
Kevin Moriarty has since left the Vale District, but was a fire management specialist at the time he took this photo, at sunset during the Little Fire in August 2017. (Photos courtesy of the BLM Vale District) VALE – Vale Bureau of Land Management employees won six of eight categories in[Read More…]
Uncategorized Wolf visits, but does not linger, in Malheur County
An 18-month-old gray wolf – similar to this one – entered Malheur County in November but quickly departed. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife). IRONSIDE – A young male wolf visited Malheur County in November but he didn’t linger and ended up going to California. Phillip[Read More…]
Uncategorized DISCOVER: Leslie Gulch
Editor’s note: This article was first published in Discover Malheur County, the visitor and business guide published by Malheur Media. Discover is available for free at local business and tourism centers across the state. ADRIAN – Secluded and tucked into a corner of southeastern Oregon, Leslie Gulch offers some of[Read More…]
Uncategorized Local angler lands big catfish in Malheur River
Jacob Mayo shows off his catch, a fish destined for the supper table. VALE – For Jacob Mayo, last week’s journey to his favorite fishing hole near the Butte Bridge began just like a thousand other fishing expeditions. Using a 20-pound test line on a pole his grandfather used for[Read More…]