Oregon Field Guide — California Condors, Artist Frank Boyden, River Surfing

Episode 1512

California Condors: Lewis and Clark saw many California Condors in Oregon. But pushed to the brink of extinction, these birds have been absent from this area for a century. Now an Oregon Zoo breeding program in Clackamas County will raise and reintroduce California Condors to the Grand Canyon, California and Southern Oregon. This means that one day this great bird could return to its ancient Columbia Gorge territory.; Read More and Watch this story

Artist Frank Boyden: One of Oregon's best-known artists, Frank Boyden turns the magic and meaning he sees within nature into his artwork. Where the Salmon River empties into the Pacific Ocean under Cascade Head, Frank gleans inspiration for his printmaking and ceramic work. His art celebrates this rich landscape and reflects upon the ways nature can illuminate the human condition.; Read More and Watch this story

River Surfing: Elijah Mack of Eugene is a pioneer of river surfing, the newest extreme sport to hit Oregon. Founder of the World River Surfing Association, he says this new take on surfing brings a dimension of accessibility to the sport, since you no longer need to live near an ocean to jump on a board and ride the waves. Watch Elijah in action, surfing on the McKenzie River.; Read More and Watch this story