Forest Service Hands Over Management of Terwilliger Hot Springs in Oregon to a Private CompanyTerwilliger / Cougar Hot SpringsAs of May 2005, Hoodoo Recreation Services now operates Terwilliger Hot Springs. As such, Northwest Forest Passes are no longer accepted at this location. Soakers now have to purchase a $5 parking pass and pay an additional …
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Image via WikipediaAfter initially challenging the charges against them, the killers later plead guilty to their crimes. The judge in the case ruled that the bear cub was not killed in self-defense as the defendants claimed. Both men will serve prison time and pay fines and restitution. The nearly $20,000 in restitution will go to …
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The United States Senate has unanimously proclaimed today, May 11 as ?Endangered Species Day, providing for the first-ever national celebration of America'?s commitment to protecting and recovering our country's endangered species.Today we celebrate endangered species success stories, including the American bald eagle, peregrine falcon, gray wolf, humpback whale and many of our nation'?s wildlife, fish …
The United States Senate has unanimously proclaimed today, May 11 as ?Endangered Species Day, providing for the first-ever national celebration of America'?s commitment to protecting and recovering our country's endangered species.Today we celebrate endangered species success stories, including the American bald eagle, peregrine falcon, gray wolf, humpback whale and many of our nation'?s wildlife, fish …
Despite overwhelming opposition, Idaho has asked for federal permission to kill 75% of the wolf population in the state's Upper Clearwater Basin. Worse yet, they'll keep killing wolves for the next five years, likely with airborne marksmen in planes using radio collars on the wolves to track them down and kill these helpless animals.This decision …
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What a trip! I feel a little sad that is has been 4 years since I've been back here to qualify for a soak. The campground is still closed and gated, but there was a sign posted on the gate stating that it would open on April 15th... hmmm today is the 20th. My best …
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