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Oregon State ParksCities including Bandon and Ashland are waiting for guidance from the state Legislature to decide whether to close trails to avoid new potential liability. -
Roman Battaglia/Jefferson Public RadioEvery year, some of the most committed backpackers brave over 2,600 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, on their way from Mexico to Canada. When they see a road for the first time in days, they’re occasionally lucky enough to run into helpful people waiting with fresh fruit or cold beer to greet them. On the PCT, this backpacking experience known as “trail magic” is alive and well.
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The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) stretches along the entire 362-mile coastline-- from Washington to California. There are some gaps along the way-- disconnected sections of trail that pose safety concerns for hikers. Now, the public is asked to provide feedback on plans to reconnect the OCT. -
Northern California lawmakers and trail supporters are fiercely opposing a proposal to haul coal on a railroad line that’s expected to become a 320-mile -trail for hiking and biking.
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For many years, trail advocates have been looking at converting the unused railroad line that runs through California’s Mendocino and Humboldt counties. And now a decision by the agency that owns the rail corridor clears the way for the northern section of a 320-mile rail-to-trail path known as the Great Redwood Trail.
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Given how much outdoor recreation is available in the region, it's a sure thing that we'll visit with the author of a trail guide now and then. This one…
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You don't have to walk far in our region to find a trail to hike. But a well-maintained trail is another matter. Trails on federal land in particular are…
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The lands around us are crisscrossed with trails used by the serious long-distance hikers and the just-an-hour plodders as well. Legislation passed in…
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Long trains loaded with tree parts and wood products used to rumble through the woods between Burney and McCloud, continuing on to Mount Shasta. The…
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Break out your hiking gear, there will soon be new places to ramble in the region. The Applegate Ridge Trail is envisioned as part of a trail network…
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Taking a good long hike can send your mind in a lot of different directions. On one long hike, Robert Moor focused on the ground beneath him.…
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The sign says BLM, but the Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve near Redding includes 27 acres of land owned by a private non-profit group. The group, which…
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Forests have a way of regenerating after devastating fires.Human-built amenities in or near the forests take a bit of time and attention.The Biscuit Fire…
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Whether you believe in Bigfoot or not, you can certainly follow in his/her footsteps. Our region is the supposed stomping ground of the large and furry…
