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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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Tillamook County Pioneer: “State Forests volunteers honored for their work”
Volunteers with Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO), Tom and Nelson have made extraordinary efforts to restore the Shellburg Falls Trail system in the Santiam State Forest. Severely damaged by the 2020 Labor Day fires, the Shellburg network has become a model of grassroots restoration thanks to their leadership.
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Oregon Coast Beach Connection: “Trail Ambassadors Returns to N. Oregon Coast, Needs Volunteers”
“Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) and Trailkeepers of Oregon are partnering up to bring back an old and very welcome feature to the region. Together, they’re restarting the Trail Ambassadors Program for summer 2025, and they are asking for volunteers to help out at trailheads around this section of the north Oregon coast.”
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The Oregonian: “Oregon Hikers asked to ‘step up’ as federal cuts threaten Northwest trails
“Trailkeepers of Oregon, which has been stewarding local trails since 2007, said it has close to $550,000 in federal grants, cost-share agreements and contracts that are frozen or delayed. That includes over $50,000 in outstanding invoices that has been coming in at ‘an alarmingly slow return’ from the federal government, the organization said.”
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Explore Oregon Podcast: “Trailkeepers of Oregon talk saving trails amid federal cuts”
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with Trailkeepers of Oregon executive director Steve Kruger about the group’s mission and how federal cuts and a funding freeze could make it difficult to maintain hiking trails and recreation facilities this summer and in future years.
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