Though snow is just starting to dust Mount Hood, outdoor enthusiasts are already starting to make plans for enjoying Oregon’s many forests and mountains with a layer of white along the path. Snow does not have to be an activity inhibitor. You just need to know how to properly do so in the snow.

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This may be a bit out of the ordinary from the usual blogs I write here at DLK but I saw this bit of news in the paper last week and couldn’t resist sharing it with you all. Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism commission, sponsored a contest to find the best “official” Oregon cocktail. The winning drink would combine quintessential Oregon items to create a tasty and satisfying cocktail. The winning drink - a “Hike, Fish & Go Camping Punch” created by southwest Portland resident Cheryl Meloy. Meloy works at Pendleton Woolen Mill and was able to beat out over 200 contestants for the honor. This “light and refreshing” drink combines some of Oregon’s best loved elements. A combination of huckleberries, Pendleton whiskey, and Terminal Gravity IPA are mixed with citrus to create a frothy, sweet drink that eems perfect for sitting around your back deck with friends. I haven’t tried out this new cocktail but am looking forward to trying it in the near future. The test will be whether you can really hike or fish successfully while drinking one.

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REI in NW Portland, Oregon will be holding a Wilderness Survival clinic September 24, 2008 at 7:00pm. Below is the event information as provided by REI.

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The Collectors West Gun and Knife Show is coming through Portland September 5-7, 2008. The show will feature knife, gun and outdoor equipment retailers and specialists from around the Northwest. The show costs $8.00 per day or you can by multi-day passes to receive a discount.

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The 6th Annual Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour will take place this Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Trout Lake, Washington. The event offers bike rides for various skill levels, from child to professional. There are fees to partcipate (see website).

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