‘Incredibly popular’ stretch of Oregon river won’t reopen this summer after wildfire damage
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Burned trees are seen near Milo McIver State Park and the Clackamas River outside of Estacada. Oregon governor Kate Brown toured wildfire damage in Clackamas County on Mon., Sept. 28, 2020. Gov. Brown spoke with fire management officials, was briefed on the current status of various fires still burning, and the likely effects of upcoming weather. She later observed wildfire areas from the air in a U.S. Army helicopter. Dave Killen/StaffThe Oregonian
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By Zach Urness, Statesman Journal
One of Oregon’s most popular rafting and kayaking destinations won’t open this summer after state officials decided it was too dangerous to allow traffic onto Clackamas River Highway 224 following last September’s Riverside Fire.