Netarts Bay was created thanks to the formation of the Netarts Spit. This 6+ mile stretch of sandy land is an important buffer between the ocean and the bay and serves as…
Category: Tillamook County Hikes
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Mindfulness Walk at Sitka Sedge Sat. May 21st
Are you interested in mindfulness and its benefits? Join Tillamook County Wellness, Saturday May 21st, 9:00AM – 10:30AM for a guided mindfulness walk at Sitka Sedge Natural Area! Are you interested in mindfulness and its benefits? Join Tillamook…
ARCH CAPE TRAIL REOPENS AT OSWALD WEST STATE PARK; OTHER NORTH COAST TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED
A section of the north coast trail system in Tillamook County is now open after a 15-month closure, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) reports. The 1.4-mile Arch Cape section of the…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Have you ever wondered how hiking trails are built and maintained? It’s magic. Yes, it really is.
By Don Backman, for the Tillamook County Pioneer The magic of human sweat, plain hard work, and dedication. And in the case of Trailkeepers of Oregon, everyone is also having a great…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Kilchis Point Reserve Provides Outdoor Access, Forest, Bay Therapy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’s story about Kilchis Point is from Spring … and Fall is just as enjoyable of time to hike this popular trail. The vine maples and other deciduous trees will…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Navigating the Back Country
EDITOR’S NOTE: As more and more folks are venturing into the great outback, here’s an article to bookmark. Hiking enthusiast Don Backman reviews the top hiking apps and navigation tools, as well…
Tillamook County Sheriff Office Deputies, Search & Rescue Assist Separated Hikers Friday, Saturday Aug.20-21
Tillamook County Sheriff Office Deputies and Search and Rescue (SAR) Team members were called out Friday night August 20th at 9:00 pm for a report of two lost hikers in the area…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Tillamook County Trails & Recreation Map Winner, Handy Resource
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s our local hiking expert’s review of the new Tillamook County Trails and Recreation map available on the Visit Tillamook Coast website, a collaborative effort with Tillamook County Wellness, the…
New online GIS-enabled map details Tillamook County’s trails and outdoor recreation areas
EDITOR’s NOTE: A collaborative project between Tillamook County Wellness, the U.S. Forest Service/Hebo Ranger Station and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has produced an interactive, live map of all types of outdoor recreation…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Celebrate National Trails Day Every Day with Local Favorites in Tillamook County
Tillamook County is home to an abundance of beautiful hikes, beaches, and rivers – and with summer just around the corner, you may be looking for some inspiration on where to start….