A popular swimming hole in the Santiam Canyon has reopened after wildfires devastated the area nearly six years ago. Salmon Falls is welcoming visitors again this summer after the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire destroyed much of the surrounding area.
Statesman Journal: “Salmon Falls Reopens 6 Years After Recovery from 2020 Wildfires”
Photo: Ryan Johnson
Salmon Falls, a treasured waterfall and recreation site near Gates, is now open for the first time since 2020 and has major updates.
KPTV: “Volunteers Needed to Clean Up the Rogue River Walk Trail”
Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) and Travel Southern Oregon Coast are coming together to clean up the Rogue River Walk and are looking for volunteers.
Helpers will expect to work around four hours in the field, utilizing power and hand tools to remove vegetation near trail heads, corridors, and remove logs that are blocking pathways. Volunteers will be trained and managed by TKO’s South Coast Stewardship Coordinator.
Statesman Journal: “Volunteer Crews Help Hikers, Clear Storm Damaged Oregon Trails”
Two miles into a hiking trail west of Sisters, a Cascade Volunteers crew uses a combination of physical labor and creative physics to move windblown trees.
KGW: “Trail Keepers of Oregon helps people sharpen their safe trail-clearing skills”
Photo: Karrie Carnes
Organized by Trail Keepers of Oregon, this “saw school” provides skills and certifications for volunteers and professionals interested in trail maintenance.
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Siuslaw News: “Earth Day at Miller Park”
Despite the threat of rain, many residents and kids came out to Miller Park on April 22 for Earth Day, sponsored by Florence ORganizes. Blossoms from nearby trees blew through the event, which featured tables and information from many local organizations, including Trailkeepers of Oregon, Siuslaw Watershed Council, the Siuslaw Public Library…
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Statesman Journal: “Most of Silver Falls reopens after storm damage. What’s still closed?”
The most recent openings include the North Falls Trailhead and the Rim Trail. The Friends of Silver Falls State Park gave credit to the Trailkeepers of Oregon and park staff for the work.
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Fox12: “Trailkeepers of Oregon launch ‘Legacy Builders’ storytelling series to fund trail maintenance
Trailkeepers of Oregon help maintain hiking and biking trails around the state through various projects, including many volunteer opportunities. They are also launching a storytelling series called Legacy Builders, which will showcase some of their work while seeking additional funding. Jonah Levine, TKO Development Manager, and Matt Ruddy, TKO Program Director, join FOX 12 Now to talk about it.
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Oregon Coast Beach Connection: “Short Beach Stairs Rework Complete, Making That Oregon Coast Access Safe Again”
“The new stairway not only improves safety but also blends seamlessly with the surrounding greens and beach vibes. Rest platforms offer up vast scenic views and a chance to catch your breath on the way down. The project was a collaborative success, said local authorities, led by Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO), Oceanside Action Partnership, Tillamook County Public Works, Netarts WEBS, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, and the Netarts–Oceanside Fire District. More than 1,700 volunteer hours were logged by over 100 individuals – roughly half from the local community and half from TKO.”
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Gresham Outlook: “Trailkeepers volunteers restore Hidden Lake Trail on Mount Hood”
Five Trailkeepers of Oregon work parties combined to restore access to Hidden Lake. Volunteer crews restored the Hidden Lake Trail corridor (4.5 miles from the Kiwanis Camp Road trail head to the Pacific Crest Trail, and 5.7 miles to Timberline Lodge). They cleared more than 50 downed logs and brushed back heavy rhododendron and huckleberry that were choking the path. Collectively, the crews hiked 26.3 miles across the five work days to get everything done.
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