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Curry Coastal Pilot: “Gold Beach Enhances Beach Accessibility with New Mobi-mats”
Gold Beach made a significant leap towards improving beach accessibility this week, with the installation of new of Mobi-mats. This was a collaborative effort from local volunteers, the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA), and the Trailkeepers of Oregon.
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KGW: “Shellburg Falls Recreation Area reopens four years after wildfires”
[ODF Recreation Manager Joe] Offer credits Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO), Cascadia Trail Crew and the Salem Area Trail Alliance for the work they did to help get the area back open. TKO volunteers moved over 100 tons of rocks and installed a new bridge on the Shellburg Falls Trail.
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New York Times: “5 Getaways that Reinvent Eco-Tourism”
Fir Haven will offer a menu of volunteer projects and field trips for guests, working with nonprofit partners like Trailkeepers of Oregon. “It was time to double-down on the non-extractive, regenerative travel movement, and inspire people to leave a positive impact together,” said Mr. Wilde.
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Siuslaw News: “Who Are the Trailkeepers of Oregon?”
The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Noelle Windesheim on Sat., Feb. 17th, at 1:00PM, in the library’s Bromley Room, discussing the Trailkeepers of Oregon: who they are, what they do, and how the general public can get involved.
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Tillamook County Pioneer: “Trailkeepers of Oregon Building Trails with Passion and Purpose”
In the picturesque landscapes of Oregon, trails wind through mountains, forests, and coastal areas, offering breathtaking views and a connection to nature. Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO), a non-profit organization, is at the forefront of ensuring these trails remain accessible, safe, and sustainable.
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Gorge Country Media: “Silver Falls opens new trail overlooking North Falls, new parking and day-use area”
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) extends special thanks to all those involved in making this trail and the new day-use area possible. Volunteer organizations that worked on the trail include Friends of Silver Falls, Trailkeepers of Oregon, Salem Area Trail Alliance and Northwest Youth Corps.
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Willamette Week: “Two Columbia River Gorge Trails Damaged by the Eagle Creek Fire Have Reopened”
The two trails were restored thanks to the hard work of people in multiple agencies, including the Forest Service, Northwest Youth Corps, American Conservation Experience, and the Trailkeepers of Oregon, who alone dedicated more than 2,000 hours to rehabilitating the land. That often meant digging through mudslides, casting aside fallen rocks, and using crosscut saws to remove hundreds of burned and windfallen trees.
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Peak Northwest: “The Keepers of Oregon’s hiking trails (and how you can help)”
On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, two representatives from the nonprofit discuss what it takes to maintain hiking trails and how you can get involved.
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Oregon Live: “Hikers return to Eagle Creek Trail, as one of Oregon’s best hikes reopens after fire”
Making the Eagle Creek Trail safe to reopen was a significant achievement for officials in the Columbia Gorge, following several years of collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, with work done by the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Trailkeepers of Oregon, Washington Trails Association and Friends of the Columbia Gorge, forest officials said, allowing hikers to once again access one of Oregon’s oldest and most storied hiking trails.
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Portland Mercury: “The 13 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week”
Trailkeepers of Oregon need your help getting a spectacular 2.3-mile section of trail back in business for visitors. Help with log removal, tread restoration, drainage repair, and more. Visit trailkeepersoforegon.org to RSVP and for tips on how to prepare. No experience required.
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