Posts in September 2019

Rock formations on a steep slope, with a lake below.

Hike of the Month: Paulina Peak

September 18, 2019 Posted by Hike of the Month, Newsletter, September 2019 0 thoughts on “Hike of the Month: Paulina Peak”

By John Sparks, Volunteer, Trailkeepers of Oregon

Distance: 6.2 miles / Elevation gain: 1,610 feet

Paulina Peak, the highest point on the Newberry Volcano caldera rim, towers over the remains of one of the most massive shield volcanoes in North America. (more…)

A steep-sloped mound of brown twigs and needles against a backdrop of green groundcover and trees.

Mound Builders of the Forest: Western Thatch Ants

September 18, 2019 Posted by Newsletter, September 2019 0 thoughts on “Mound Builders of the Forest: Western Thatch Ants”

By John Sparks, Volunteer, Trailkeepers of Oregon

While hiking in on a Columbia Gorge trail with a work crew this spring, I remarked upon a large conical mass above the trail in Douglas fir forest. (more…)

A TKO "Trail Work Party" sign surrounded by hardhats, gloves, loppers, and other trail tools.

TKO Board Strategizes Next 10 Years

September 17, 2019 Posted by Newsletter, September 2019 0 thoughts on “TKO Board Strategizes Next 10 Years”

By Paul Gerald, Board President, Trailkeepers of Oregon

As any trail crew can tell you, when you have a job to do, you need a plan. Without a plan, you can lose time, miss opportunities, create a mess, waste energy and maybe get somebody hurt. (more…)

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