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I cover Oregon's outdoors for @Salem_Statesman and @USATODAY. Environment/recreation/public lands. Explore Oregon Podcast. Best Hikes w/kids Oregon. Girl dad.
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Fielder Mountain Fire brings evacuations as Grasshopper Fire rages

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By Zach Urness Verified, Makenzie Stamets, Riley Ellis Verified
| Statesman Journal Verified
Zach Urness Makenzie Stamets Riley Ellis Salem Statesman Journal Aug. 14, 2026, 11:51 a.m. PT A fast-growing wildfire ignited between Grants Pass and Rogue River on Aug. 13, bringing evacuations and scary moments in the Rogue Valley, while lightning in eastern Oregon ignited a handful of tiny fires east of the Cascades. The Fielder Mountain Fire, just off Interstate 5, ignited in the late afternoon but reached 550 acres as of Aug.
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New wildfire off I-5 brings evacuations to Grants Pass, Rogue River Original

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By Zach Urness Verified
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Aug. 13, 2026, 7:13 p.m. PT A new wildfire ignited Aug. 13 off Interstate 5 in southern Oregon that has brought evacuations between Grants Pass and Rogue River. The Fielder Mountain Fire is estimated at between 100 to 200 acres and is throwing up heavy smoke. Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation orders are in place and can be viewed . Interstate 5 appears to be open for the moment, according to Tripcheck.com.
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How to backpack Oregon's historic Eagle Creek Trail

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By Zach Urness Verified
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In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast host Zach Urness and intern Makenzie Stamets talk about backpacking the iconic Eagle Creek Trail Located near Cascade Locks in the Columbia River Gorge, the area has stunning waterfalls, mossy cliffs and popular swimming holes. Not only that, Eagle Creek has a long, fascinating history involving natural disasters, dynamite engineering and a famous restroom.
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