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The Klamath National Forest is delaying the opening of several campgrounds (Kangaroo Lake, Carter Meadows Group, Hidden Horse, and Big Flat Campground) until

Forecasts are predicting a bit of a chilly weekend for May. Temperatures could reach the 60s Friday, but expect cloudy days with temps staying in the 40s over the weekend and a chance of rain Saturday. With overcast, cool days and fresh snow in the mountains, some late-season turns may be the way to go. Not to mention, Mt. Bachelor is throwing a festival in its parking lot and base area. But folks looking for low-elevation fun are in luck. Many area trails are in great condition.

Deschutes National Forest trail crew supervisor Joe Welke wrote in this week's trail report that most lower elevation trails — below 4,500 feet — are snow free and dry. Phil's trails are open for business but beware that some upper portions of the system may still have patchy snow. Climb to higher trails while aware and assessing conditions, and please provide updates to Welke, bendtrails.org and the BendTrails Facebook group.

LAWTON, OK — City officials are moving forward with plans that could restore a convenience store to Lake Lawtonka's largest concession area before the summer season begins.

You’ve done it again Central Oregon: snow in April. While it may be a regular occurrence, it certainly gets old.