Oregon Trails Coalition

The Summit is Just Around the Corner! In addition to our engaging summit programming and off-site field sessions, @oregonparksforever will also be hosting a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Out There: A National Parks Story. Learn more & reserve your spot at bit.ly/4og1sNA

Portland voters, make sure to find your ballot and VOTE YES on 26-260 by November 4th to keep our parks and trails open and maintained. Our parks are part of what makes Portland, Portland. But right now, the parks we love are at risk. Learn more: www.portlandersforparks.org

Images from @pdx4parks

We are excited to announce our opening keynote: Uncharted Ground with National conservationist and former Director of the National Park Service, Chuck Sams, Standard registration is open through October 29th, so register now to avoid late fees. Learn more: bit.ly/3WWfqYX

Portland voters, make sure to find your ballot and VOTE YES on 26-260 by November 4th to keep our parks and trails open and maintained. Our parks are part of what makes Portland, Portland. But right now, the parks we love are at risk.
Learn more: www.portlandersforparks.org

Images from @pdx4parks

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 OORS Field Sessions. On Saturday, November 8th, join members of the Umatilla River Trail Steering Committee for a hybrid tour along 2 miles of the proposed Umatilla River Trail! Sign up and learn more here: bit.ly/4nlr9LB

Want to get more involved in shaping the work of the Oregon Trails Coalition? Join our Virtual Open House tonight at 6pm to explore leadership opportunities with OTC and hear from current Advisory Council and Steering Committee members about their experiences. To join, register here: bit.ly/4oAHnBE

Join the Scott’s Cycle crew for a group ride and mountain bike demo among the shrub steppe and expansive prairie riding in Echo, OR. Register for their Field Session: Echo West Ranch & Vineyard Group Ride w/ Scott’s Cycle on Saturday, November 8 from 9am-noonish! Signup here: bit.ly/4nhs53x

Field Session registration for the 2025 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit is NOW OPEN! Learn what it takes to join the TKO Trail Accessibility Survey Team, a collaboration between Trailkeepers of Oregon and Access Recreation! Register on the OTC website, or use this shortcut: bit.ly/4qmurRh

Experience the trail from a new perspective in this immersive mobile session led by Nancy Stevens, a blind hiker and guide dog handler. Register for this 2025 Summit Field Session here: bit.ly/3Lmosfa

More than 50% of Oregon's land mass is federally managed lands, so the current federal shutdown is having a variety of impacts on our state's trails, and none of them are good. Read more over on our blog: bit.ly/42Shy7D

Great trails come from strong connections. This year's Policymakers Ride brought together 120+ planners, advocates, and local leaders for a day of riding, talking, and dreaming big. Photos by Jonathan Maus. Check out his recap & video: bit.ly/BP_PMR2025

⏰ Last chance for early bird pricing! Register by Oct. 1 for the 2025 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit in Pendleton 👉 bit.ly/OORS2025Join Oregon’s outdoor community to connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of outdoor recreation in Oregon!

Grab your discounted early bird passes for this year's Rec Summit in Pendleton before October 1st! Register today at bit.ly/OORS2025

From childhood bike rides to dreams of a coast-to-forest pathway: Michelle's Salmonberry Trail story is about safe spaces, movement & connection. Read her full story on our blog: bit.ly/4pmURlv

Oregon Trails Coalition joined several Oregon and Washington partners in submitting requests as part of the public comment period on the USDA Reorganization and its effects on our U.S. Forest Service Region. Learn more about our specific asks: bit.ly/4gcdYdS

"It’s important for future generations to be able to get outside to enjoy nature and wildlife... My favorite trail is Short Beach, in Oceanside." - Ingrid Henrickson. Share your trail story: bit.ly/TrailStories

Protect Roadless Areas: Submit Comments and Contact Congress! Last week, the Trump Administration formally announced its intention to roll back longstanding protections for Inventoried Roadless Areas in National Forests. It’s important that they hear from you. Learn more: bit.ly/45S32yI

Last Chance to Win! Visit the Oregon Trails Coalition blog for a mid-year recap of Coalition advocacy work and to learn how you can win a *$200 REI gift card* by contributing financial support and/or trail stories to support our work by September 1st! bit.ly/4fYHzHr

@oregonstateparks is excited to hear your ideas for future experiences, services, and amenities. Complete the survey by September 8 for a chance to win a free annual parking permit! Your feedback is crucial in creating a sustainable and welcoming space. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT8KR9K

This is the last week for your chance to win a $200 gift card to REI!
Share your trail story: bit.ly/TrailStories
And donate today: www.oregontrailscoalition.org/join-us

"Stewardship of public lands is important to me and part of my Oregon family heritage. I have been volunteering on trails throughout the state to keep access open to all. " - Nelson Kline

"I met my spouse on a backpacking trip 20 years ago, so backpacking is very important to us! " If sustaining this work is important to you, become an Oregon Trails Coalition member today! What’s your trail story? bit.ly/TrailStories

Registration is open: Grab Your Early Bird Rate Passes Today! The 2025 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit will take place November 6-8 at the Pendleton Convention Center and surrounding areas in beautiful northeastern Oregon! bit.ly/OORS2025

"Trails are so crucial to fund because it's about so much more than just infrastructure." What’s your trail story? Everyone who makes a financial contribution to OTC or contributes a trail story by August 31st will be entered to win a $200 gift card to REI! bit.ly/TrailStories

The Oregon Trails Coalition is collecting trail stories from people all across the state as part of a campaign to celebrate the many ways trails show up in our lives—and why they deserve ongoing public funding and support. What’s your trail story? bit.ly/TrailStories

This year's Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit will feature keynote speaker Chuck Sams, a National Conservationist and former Director of the National Park Service, who will speak and respond to questions on the topic of forging new paths in an uncertain climate.
www.oregontrailscoalition.org/summit

We’re gathering trail stories from all across the state to celebrate the love of trails and show why they’re worth funding and protecting. What’s your trail story? Share it before August 31st to be entered to win a $200 gift card to REI: bit.ly/TrailStories

Photo: Gabriel Amadeus Tiller

The 2025 summit will take place November 6-8 at the Pendleton Convention Center and surrounding areas in beautiful northeastern Oregon. Grab Your Early Bird Rate Passes Today at bit.ly/OORS2025

Oregon trails are at risk. A new Senate proposal could lead to the sale of 3 million acres of public land, threatening access to nearly 100,000 miles of trails. Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley oppose the plan. Speak up and thank them—take action via Outdoor Alliance’s site. bit.ly/45rAs7p

Honoring Forest Champions: Tom Brauner & Nelson Kline! Through TKO, they’ve led the charge restoring Shellburg Falls after the 2020 fires—rebuilding trails, building bridges & inspiring a dedicated volunteer crew. The falls are open again—and the work continues: bit.ly/44rxn5h