by TKO volunteers built 300 ft of boardwalk on the South Coast in 2022.
The Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor stretches 12 miles along the picturesque southern Oregon coast, offering locals and visitors alike countless opportunities to experience the natural wonders. Throughout 2022, TKO crews set out over 20 times, helping to recover areas in the corridor lost to vegetation and time. Now, thanks to their efforts, when you visit Samuel Boardman you can have a picnic at Whaleshead Beach, hike from Natural Bridges to Spruce Island uninterrupted, or explore the Thunder Rock Cove Loop!
Give $75 or more to TKO this week ONLY, and you will be entered to win a 2-night getaway in an Airstream trailer at Hart’s Camp, complete with a complimentary case of Headout Hefe.
It doesn’t get more Oregon Coast than Airstreams and beers!
We value our volunteers time.
Anyone who donates their time at a TKO trail party this week (11/7 – 11/13) will also be entered to win this week’s raffle prize!
dedicated to recovering trails on the South Coast lost to vegetation and time.
The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve plays a critical role in protecting the unique species and habitats found where a freshwater river meets the salty sea. In collaboration with the Oregon Department of State Lands, TKO crews dedicated 213 hours of work to building a 300 foot long boardwalk on the Hidden Creek Trail. This boardwalk will allow visitors to learn about estuaries and their role in protecting the Oregon coast. This collaborative project did more than give visitors a dry place to walk though. Efforts like this bring in new volunteers, strengthen relationships with our partners and teach our Crew Leaders new and important technical skills.
Every spring, Trailkeepers of Oregon Trail Ambassadors head out onto some of Oregon’s most well-loved trails to welcome visitors and share important information about the trail, hiking safety, Leave No Trace, local flora and fauna, and more. We’ve added more locations to our repertoire for this season and we need your help to meet the growing demand on our trails!
Happy Holidays Trailkeepers,
The TKO Legacy Builders end-of-year campaign is coming to a close on December 31st. We are so proud that this campaign is fueled by a grassroots donor base that builds a kick start of support for a new year. Our approach continues to be that everyone in their own way is a Trailkeeper – giving time, giving passion, or giving dollars. Each of these contributions amount to more protection and enhancement of Oregon’s hiking trails.
From Latourell Falls to Mosier Plateau, TKO volunteers put in 6,171 hours (257 days!) in the Columbia River Gorge throughout 2023 ensuring your favorite trails remain ready to welcome you on your adventures. Read on for fun insight on the wide variety of trails and projects that you, our community, helped us to pursue!
Trailkeepers of Oregon
P.O. Box 14814
Portland, OR 97293
(971) 206-4351