BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard Wildlife refuges reopen today The public is being welcomed back today to major portions of the Willamette Valley The Willamette Valley (pronounced [wɪˈlæ.mɪt], with the accent on the second syllable) is the region in northwest Oregon in the United States that surrounds the Willamette River as it proceeds northward from its National Wildlife Refuges that have been closed to the public during the winter to provide undisturbed habitat for dusky Canada geese and other wildlife. Large sections of the William L. Finley, Baskett Slough and Ankeny refuges are open to the public April 1 through Oct. 31. The closest refuge area A coastal area considered safe from enemy attack to which merchant ships may be ordered to proceed when the shipping movement policy is implemented. See also safe anchorage. to Eugene is the 5,325-acre Finley unit, located about 10 miles south of Corvallis off Highway 99W. A variety of activities - including driving an auto tour route and hiking 9 miles of trails - are available from sunrise to sunset each day. Visitors often glimpse deer, elk, ducks, and a variety of shorebirds, songbirds and other wildlife. For additional details, contact the refuge complex headquarters, (541) 757-7236. Ski season The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. winding down Ski season is winding down at the downhill resorts in the central Cascades. Willamette Pass Ski area Willamette Pass is a ski area located in the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests in the Cascade Range of Oregon. The summit elevation of the ski area is 6683 ft (2037 m), and the total vertical rise from the base is 1563 ft (476 m). is already operating on a "weekends-only" basis, and Hoodoo Ski Area will follow suit next week. Saturday is Hoodoo's annual "Spring Fling" celebration - a season-ending party featuring a barbecue and a variety of contests and competitions - scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sunday will be the last day of the "regular" season at Hoodoo. Both Hoodoo and Willamette Pass say they will be open Saturdays and Sundays in April as long as snow conditions and the volume of business warrant. Meanwhile, Mount Bachelor Ski Area Mount Bachelor ski area is a ski resort located in central Oregon approximately mi ( km) west of Bend, Oregon, at the end of the Century Drive Highway. The resort lies directly over Mount Bachelor, a stratovolcano built atop a volcanic shield in the Cascade Range. west of Bend remains open daily, but is now beginning to scale back operations, although most of the mountain will remain open to guests through late April. Nature 'Egg Walk' Saturday The nonprofit educational group Nearby Nature will hold its second annual "Egg Walk" geared for youngsters from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Alton Baker Park Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It features duck ponds, bicycle trails, and a dog park, and directly touches the Ferry Street Bridge. in Eugene. Throughout the afternoon, rain or shine, Nearby Nature guides will lead special trail hikes on which folks will encounter a variety of winged and water-loving creatures in costume - including Bella Butterfly, Fannie Frog, and Dazzle Dragonfly dragonfly, any insect of the order Odonata, which also includes the damselfly. Members of this order are generally large predatory insects and characteristically have chewing mouthparts and four membranous, net-veined wings; they undergo complete metamorphosis. , to name a few. All kinds of critter crafts and other "egg-citing activities" are also planned at the Picnic Shelter. Treats donated by local bakeries will be provided. The Egg Walk is $4 per person for Nearby Nature members and $5 per person for nonmembers. Groups are welcome. Registration is required; call 687-9699. Shark encounter offered Ever wanted to meet a shark up close and personal? The Oregon Coast Aquarium The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport, Oregon. in Newport is offering you a chance to do just that Saturday. A "Sharks and Finned finned adj. Having a fin, fins, or finlike parts. Often used in combination: single-finned; multifinned. Friends Encounter" will give participants a chance to learn all about these animals, and to help feed and care for them. The fee for a 90-minute "encounter" is $45 (or $35 for aquarium members). Details are available on the Internet at: www.aquarium.org, or by calling the aquarium at (541) 867-3474, ext. 5301. |
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