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Salmonberry Trail officials seek members for planning committee

Salmonberry Trail officials seek members for planning committee

TIMBER – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency is forging ahead with plans for the Salmonberry Trail, and for the next portion of the trail planning process, seeks members of the Timber community and other members of far west Washington County for the Canyon and River segments of the Salmonberry Trail. “The

Fire Season Begins Statewide

Fire Season Begins Statewide

OREGON – Fire season began July 1 for the Tillamook State Forest beginning July 1, and as of Monday, July 6, the rest of the state’s ODF protected lands have followed suit, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. ODF’s Southwest Oregon was the first area in the state

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet Oct. 11 in Tillamook

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet Oct. 11 in Tillamook

Tillamook–The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will hold a board meeting on Friday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port of Tillamook Bay Officers’ Mess Hall, 6825 Officers’ Row Road just outside of Tillamook. The board is expected to discuss a number of

Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust will host 'Routebeer' event to recognize supporters

Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust will host 'Routebeer' event to recognize supporters

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – The Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust, an Oregon nonprofit organization that has spearheaded projects and initiatives in the Tillamook State Forest such as the Tillamook Forest Center, the Salmonberry Trail, and the State Forests Recreation Fund is hosting a gathering to honor their supporters and contributors on Saturday,

River cleanup comes to the Wilson River on September 21

River cleanup comes to the Wilson River on September 21

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – The Tillamook-based nonprofit Wilson River Cleanup Group (WRCG) is holding its annual river cleanup September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group wants to make sure the river may be enjoyed by all, so it annually organizes a cleanup day where participants

OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5

OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5

VERNONIA – Oregon Department of Forestry officials now say that the number of confirmed fires from lightning strikes early Thursday morning has grown to five, with crews investigating reports of three more smoke plumes. A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County northeast

ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires

ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires

VERNONIA – A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County north of Vernonia around 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. At least four small fires ignited as a result, with crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry, fire

OHV trails close in the Tillamook State Forest amid high fire danger

OHV trails close in the Tillamook State Forest amid high fire danger

NW OREGON – While the fire season has been mild for most of the northwestern portion of Oregon, the next few days will bring heightened danger as temperatures spike into the upper 90’s. Much of the Willamette Valley has already been placed into a red flag warning by the Portland

Tillamook State Forest road closures coming during hunting season

Tillamook State Forest road closures coming during hunting season

By Daniel Pearson – Salmonberry Magazine TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – TheOregon Department of Forestry [https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/index.aspx](ODF) announced it will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of theTillamook State Forest [http://tillamookforestcenter.org/]to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season. The

Manning Trailhead expansion ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 14

Manning Trailhead expansion ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 14

By Chas Hundley and Olivia Johnson MANNING – Several Oregon state agencies have teamed up to refurbish and expand access to the Manning Trailhead on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The project is expected to nearly triple the capacity for vehicles at the busy access point for the trail, which is also