News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon

Day-use fees will not be charged Saturday, Sept. 23 at Fishermen’s Bend near Lyons and Mehama. James Day

No fees Saturday at Fishermen’s Bend

Saturday, Sept. 23, is “national public lands day” and the Bureau of Land Management is waiving its normal day-use fee for Fishermen’s Bend and other recreational facilities in the Pacific Northwest. This is the 30th […]

Here is one of the 7 picnic sites that will become available at Fishermen’s Bend starting today. James Day

Fishermen’s Bend expands day-use options

The Fishermen’s Bend recreation area, which was scorched badly by the 2020 wildfires, is reopening some day-use areas, markedly expanding the public’s ability to use the park. Starting today, the River Loop Trail, the Cottonwoods […]