By Don Backman A couple years ago during a big tide event after a storm, I was taking photos from the viewing mound at Barview Jetty. A lot of cars were parked…
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Tillamook Celebrates 2022 with Lighted Ball Drop(s) at Second Street Plaza – Photos/Video by Don Backman
OIOpublisher Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman The New Years Eve ball drop at Second Street was a well attended family event despite freezing temperatures. The huge white heated tent was…
LIGHTING UP TILLAMOOK COUNTY – Photos by Don Backman: Vote for Best Holiday Lights in Tillamook County
From North County to South County, Pioneer Photographer Don Backman has been taking photos of all the holiday lights. Now VOTE FOR THE BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTS in North, Central and South Counties;…
Holiday Light Parades – VIDEOS by Don Backman; Tillamook Coast Holiday Lights Map, Contest, Voting; Garibaldi Lights
Our Pioneer photographer had been hopping! All over the County … photographing your holiday light displays and the holiday light parades from North to South. You’ve seen the photos, now here are…
South County Light Parade – Saturday December 18th – Photos by Don Backman
The weather outside was frightful – but community members came together in south county and north county to spread holiday cheer and it was very delightful! Pioneer photographer Don Backman was REALLY…
LIGHT UP TILLAMOOK COUNTY – Send us addresses, locations of the BEST Christmas Light Displays – Win Prizes for the best displays
Photos by Don Backman Let’s lighten up – we certainly need to after the past two years – and the Tillamook County Pioneer will again feature the BEST light displays from south…
KING TIDES – December 4th & 5th – PHOTOS BY DON BACKMAN
Two completely different days … Saturday December 4th – Don Backman headed to the jetty for some King Tide wave action, and on Sunday December 5th a trip out to Fraser Road….
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…
Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting – Welcoming in the Season – Photos & Video by Don Backman
Santa arrived in style aboard the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s Candy Cane Express at the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting yesterday evening, November 26, 2021. Enjoy the photos and video by Don Backman….
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Amanda’s Trail, a great hike, and a lesson about Oregon’s many Trails of Tears (VIDEO)
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving, and Native American Heritage and history, Don Backman explores a hike that has many meaningful messages about the plight of our local tribes….