SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) offers one more way to celebrate 100 years of state parks. Share your love for the state’s special places and your artistic style via…
Category: Oregon State Parks
SALMONBERRY TRAIL VIRTUAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 2022
The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will meet virtually to discuss the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor 3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. August 8, 2022. On the agenda: Strategic planning overview and update Trail…
OREGON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE ASKS “HOW DO WE RECOGNIZE AND PRESERVE WHAT MAKES OREGON SPECIAL?” IN SERIES OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ONLINE SURVEY
SALEM, Oregon – As part of its mission, the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in partnership with the public and our partners creates a statewide historic preservation plan every five years to…
Numerous Bear Sightings Near Nehalem Bay State Park, Throughout County
EDITOR’S NOTE: Bears have been very active throughout North Tillamook County communities, including Manzanita, Neah-Kah-Nie, Nehalem, Bayside Gardens area and Rockaway Beach. The following tips can be helpful, and most importantly, especially…
2022 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Announced: Barbara Trout, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Board Receives Standout Volunteer Recognition
Salem, OR—Individuals, organizations, and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon’s heritage will receive Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. Awards recognize action taken to preserve and share Oregon’s heritage over and…
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK TO HOST VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY MAY 21
A 100 Volunteer Projects for 100 Years centennial event Nehalem, OR—Nehalem Bay State Park rangers and Oregon Equestrian Trails members need 40 volunteers May 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., to expand and revitalize…
It’s Snowy Plover Season! Give Them Space – Protect Threatened Shorebird, Respect Nesting Areas March 15 – Sept. 15
Salem, OR—Beachgoers are urged to help recovery efforts of the threatened western snowy plover by staying on the wet sand at snowy plover beaches during nesting season, March 15 – Sept. 15. Beachgoers will…
SALMONBERRY TRAIL VIRTUAL MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR JAN. 28, 2022
The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will meet virtually to discuss the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor 10 a.m. – noon Jan. 28, 2022. This is a rescheduling of the Dec. 17, 2021…
LEARN ABOUT PLANS TO IMPROVE THE OREGON COAST TRAIL AT VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE – Available Any Time Through Feb. 11th; Live Webinar Jan. 26th
The public is invited to learn about plans to close gaps along the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is hosting an online open house and webinar for…
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR OREGON MUSEUM PROJECTS
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants to qualified museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects. Awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000. Museums may apply for a variety of projects. Collections…
