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….
Category: Don Backman Photos
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….
ELK SEASON: Shots by Don Backman
Photos by Don Backman The first season of elk hunting comes to a close today. Don Backman got out and about and did some shooting with his camera of a herd full…
ELK SEASON: Opening Day – on the Kilchis River – Photo by Don Backman
How many bulls can you spot in this panoramic photo from Don Backman? Yes, it is opening day of elk hunting season …
“Atmospheric River” Causes Widespread Flooding Throughout North Coast Region – Photos by Don Backman
An “atmospheric river” event dumped from 4″ to over 8″ throughout the North Oregon Coast over the last 48 hours causing all major rivers to rise to and above flood stage. The…
Tillamook Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat & YMCA “Trunk & Treat” – Fri. Oct. 29th – Photos by Don Backman
The ghouls and goblins, superheroes, ninjas, dinosaurs and princesses took to the streets of downtown Tillamook yesterday afternoon, Friday October 29th … and the haul continued with YMCA’s Trunk & Treat ……
Kilchis River “Murder Maze” – Photos by Don Backman
Kilchis River “Murder Maze” …
Rockaway Beach Kite Festival – Day 2 – October 2, 2021 – Photos & Video by Don Backman
Sunny days in October brought out colorful kites in Rockaway Beach this weekend – October 1 through 3, 2021 – the Kite Festival returned to Rockaway, in honor of Ann Swain.
