Oregon's most interesting people and stunning outdoor places of 2025

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...
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‘Call it JSL’: How a paralyzed artist found love with a deaf dancer and created their own language

Despite being paralyzed and unable to use sign language, Sara Jane Parsons quickly found a way to communicate with Jimmy ...
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Leading MNRR A Natural Fit For Thomson

The 55-year-old took over earlier this fall as the new full-time superintendent of the Missouri National Recreational River ...
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Teen Canoeing Trips Promise Wild Adventures In Canadian Wilderness

Les Voyageurs is hosting meetings in Sartell for teens interested in monthlong canoe trips in the Canadian wilderness, with ...

Artist Couple Created Their Own Language to Communicate. She's Paralyzed from the Shoulders Down and He's Deaf (Exclusive)

In 1984, Sara Jane Parsons' life imploded after she was paralyzed from the shoulders down in a car accident. After practicing ...
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This Gorgeous Small Town In Minnesota Where Time Slows Down And Life Feels Lighter

Ely, Minnesota sits at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness like a friendly gatekeeper, inviting you to either plunge into million-acre wilderness adventures or simply enjoy ...