Road Trip & Scenic Drives: McKenzie Pass (OR 242) is reopening to all travelers on the morning of Monday, June 15 after a winter closure that began Nov. 6. Crews have cleared the highway, but drivers should expect narrow, winding conditions and note that vehicles longer than 35 feet are prohibited. Outdoor Safety: Oregon’s fire season starts June 15 in Clatsop County, with public use restrictions moving from low to extreme as conditions change, plus burn bans and limits on campfires and debris burning. Family Travel Rules: Oregon Health Authority is backing off a rule that required adults to directly supervise kids under 14 at public pools, shifting to temporary signage and planning more public input in the fall. Local Adventures: Central Oregon mountain bikers are finding fresh options near Swampy Lakes Sno-Park, with loop rides and connections toward Tumalo Falls. Food & Fun: A Bend-based bakery, Maison Kokoro, is drawing early lines at the Redmond Farmers Market with French pastries infused with Asian flavors. Travel Costs: AAA reports gas prices have fallen for a third straight week, with the national average down to about $4.13. Wildlife & Nature: A Yakama Nation naming ceremony honored a newly discovered spider species, linking science and Indigenous tradition. Sports & Travel: A Salida High School girls’ 4x100 relay team is headed to Eugene for Nike Outdoor Nationals. Travel Culture: Portland’s Hoxton rooftop taqueria, Tope, is getting buzz for its rooftop margarita bar and taco menu.