By Dan Haag It’s just around the corner, the infamous Oregon Coast rain and wind. When it hits, it’s time to take stock of what winter represents: perhaps a needed vacation, or…
Category: Recreation
ROAD TO INDIAN BEACH AT ECOLA STATE PARK CLOSED OCT. 28-31
OIOpublisher The segment of Ecola State Park Road that leads to Indian Beach is closed Oct. 28-31. Crews are removing trees identified by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) foresters as being…
Mid-County Parks & Rec Supports Addition of Playground Equipment at City Park, Seeks Support & Donations
Since its inception in May 2018, the Tillamook Mid-County Parks & Rec District (TMCP&R) has been working to support local projects that further its mission to “help new and existing parks and…
BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Health advisories lifted September 13 for Neskowin, Rockaway Beach, Agate, Beverly, Seal Rock State Park beaches
The Oregon Health Authority today, September 13th, lifted public health advisories for contact with marine water at Beverly Beach, Agate Beach, and Seal Rock State Park Beach located in Lincoln County and…
ROAD RESTRICTIONS IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST COMING THIS FALL
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: August 21st, 2019 8:39 AM Tillamook, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the…
Manzanita Beach Weekend Rescue of Woman Injured when Sneaker Wave Rolls Log, Reminder About Beach Safety, Awareness
On Saturday afternoon, March 23rd, Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue volunteers responded to Manzanita beach with reports of a woman injured by a log. A “sneaker wave” had come up the beach…
STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN DRAFT ONLINE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW, COMMENTS
The public is invited to comment on the state’s plan for outdoor recreation drafted by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Outdoor Recreation in Oregon: Responding to Demographical and Societal Change…
PARTICIPATION IN OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES CUTS HEALTHCARE COSTS BY MILLIONS, NEW REPORT SHOWS
Oregonian’s participation in outdoor recreation activities saves the state $1.4 billion annually in healthcare costs, according to a report released today by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The report, Health…
Start Your Own Walking Program – Walk with Ease Begins Feb. 4th
The OSU Extension Service in Tillamook will offer the Walk with Ease (WWE) program this winter to assist people with establishing a walking program to help reduce pain and improve overall health….
Trailkeepers Workshop at Cape Lookout State Park Sat. Dec. 15th
Trailkeepers of Oregon to hold half-day “Scout School” at Cape Lookout State Park Saturday 12/15, 8:30am-12:30pm Part of the Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) trail workshop series, TKO Scout School is a half…