Dory Days Parade 2021 – Video by Don Backman
Here’s a video recap of the 2021 Dory Days Parade. Dory Days Parade in Pacific City on Saturday July 17th. The 61st annual parade, 2021 theme “Celebrating Farming, Fishing, and […]
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Dory Days Parade Returns to Pacific City July 17, 2021 – Photos by Don Backman
Pacific City’s iconic dory boats took to the streets today. Here are some of the highlights – photos by Don Backman For more of Don’s photos – see his website […]
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GAME HOG CREEK FIRE REMAINS AT ABOUT 135 ACRES IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST JULY 17th UPDATE; Photos by Don Backman
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pioneer photographer Don Backman’s vantage point yesterday July 16th includes shots of the helicopters dropping water on the fire. FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Mechanical issues grounded two helicopters […]
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ODF Continues to Contain Game Hog Creek Fire in Tillamook State Forest – Exclusive Photos & VIDEO – 7/14/21
By Laura Swanson The Pioneer’s photographer Don Backman found a vantage point to get some photos and video of the Game Hog Creek Fire in the Tillamook State Forest. The […]
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39th Annual Clovers Day Parade & Celebration July 3, 2021 – Photos by Don Backman
South County kicked off the holiday weekend with the annual Clovers Day parade and as “Clover” led the way the parade of community members and fire trucks delighted the spectators […]
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TILLAMOOK DAIRY PARADE – Saturday June 26, 2021 – Photos by Don Backman
Ready for a parade? EVERYONE definitely was – one of the first parades held since the coronavirus restrictions on gatherings were put into place in March, 2020, and as one […]
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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 […]
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Real World Photography Class with Pioneer Photographer Don Backman at TBCC this Summer
Do you wish your photos looked like those on Instagram or Facebook? Maybe you have a smartphone and enjoy taking photos of your kids, grand-kids, or pets? Do you have […]
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Pacific City Dorymen’s Association Blessing of the Fleet – VIDEO by Don Backman
We shared Don Backman’s photos of the Blessing of the Fleet event on Saturday June 5th in Pacific City. Here is a video of the ceremony. Here’s a link to […]
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Pacific City Blessing of the Fleet – 6/5/21 – Photo Essay by Don Backman
The Pacific City Dorymens’ Association held the “blessing of the fleet” on Saturday June 5th, upholding and protecting the traditions of the iconic dory fishing fleet of Cape Kiwanda.
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