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The Modoc Wars

In the Klamath Basin, an indian/settler conflict known as the Modoc Wars, reached its peak in the early 1870s. The resulting violence produced a tale of drama and tragedy that has become a legend in Canby, Oregon. Examine with us the fate of the key players, Captain Jack and General Edward Canby. Hear their story, a little known bit of Oregon history, and view the rugged and surreal setting of their conflict in the Lava Beds National Monument.

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Hobie Cats

The Hobie Cat, a type of catarmaran, gives sailing devotees the flexibility of launching directly from the shore and flying across the water. Field Guide travels to Hobie Cat regattas on Yale Lake near Cougar, Washington and on the Columbia River to see what makes this kind of sailing so addictive for Hobie Cat enthusiasts.

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Bald Eagles of the Lower Columbia

The final miles of the Columbia River before it empties into the Pacific are a winter haven for waterfowl and raptors. This part of northwest Oregon is also home to fastest-growing population of bald eagles in the state. Birdwatchers remember how rare a sighting used to be.

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