The Salmonberry Trail Foundation has an $8 million funding request before the Oregon Joint Committee on Ways and Means to help build four priority trail segments—and we need your voice to show statewide support.

March 28, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Oregon Department of Forestry Office, Salem Oregon. Tillamook Room.

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is updating its recreation plans, and now is the time to ensure the Salmonberry Trail is included! These plans guide how ODF manages recreation, conservation, and community access in Oregon’s state forests.

Public comments are open until March 21 at 5 p.m. and your voice can make a difference!

Story Map of the learning mile!

What is fly fishing? How it varies from spin or lure fishing, a brief historical perspective of fly fishing, mention of related literature with resources, and fishing-related stories literature.Basic introduction to rod, reel and fly line. Introduction to casting as the basic act of fly fishing with hands-on demo. Q&A. Presented by the Flyfishers Club of Oregon!

Date:               Thursday, March 6th
Time:               7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Location:         Portland Fly Shop, 1627 NW Glisan Ave.
Fee:                 $10

A Huge Thank You to Our Tree Planting Volunteers!

This past weekend, 30 incredible volunteers came together to help restore and enhance the future Salmonberry Trail!

🌿 Saturday: 20 volunteers planted 150 trees at The Learning Mile, helping transform this section into what will become a thriving outdoor classroom.
🌿 Sunday: 10 dedicated folks braved the elements to plant another 150 trees near Reehers Camp, strengthening the trail’s natural beauty and resilience.

Your hard work makes a real difference in creating a healthier, greener, and more connected trail for future generations.

Still want to get involved? We have more planting dates coming up! Sign up now to lend a hand and be part of this important work.

We are devastated by the loss of Duffy Boyles, one of our own. Duffy was on our Outreach and Development Committee, and he led with his whole heart. He showed up with compassion, enthusiasm, and a smile every day. We love you and miss you!

Our hearts go out to his family and all who feel this loss.

At the Salmonberry Trail Foundation, we know that fundraising and partnerships are essential to making the 82-mile trail a reality. That’s why Caroline and Gavin are spending the day in Eugene at the Nonprofit Fundraising Summit, connecting with fellow nonprofits and funders to strengthen our work.

This gathering is a chance to step back from the day-to-day, hear new ideas, and learn from experts in the field. Whether it’s refining our fundraising strategies, building relationships with funders, or exploring innovative approaches to nonprofit development, we’re always looking for ways to grow and sustain support for the Salmonberry Trail.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last night at our February Happy Hour in Forest Grove! 🎉 It was fantastic to connect with so many passionate trail supporters, share updates on the Salmonberry Trail, and raise a glass to the work ahead.

A special shoutout to our co-host, Adelle Monteblanco, for her insights on how trails like the Salmonberry can support health, wellness, and community connections. 💚

Photo by Skye Cutler

Join trails stakeholders from around the state in Salem to connect with each other and with legislators and staff to share the love of trails and strategize how we can work together to defend our current trails and build the trails we envision.

We will gather at Pringle Community Hall at 9 a.m. to meet trail advocates from around the state and prepare together for legislative meetings.

Our morning legislative training will aim to ensure everyone understands the issues and feels confident meeting with legislators.

This was the first year the Salmonberry Trail was included in the Willamette Week Give!Guide, and it was a fantastic experience! From the start, the Give!Guide team has been incredible. They really turned this year’s cohort of nonprofits into a family where everyone supported one another throughout the campaign.

The Salmonberry Trail is a large, vibrant community—a tapestry woven over 82 milesthrough diverse communities and landscapes. From the farmlands of western Washington County to the native steelhead runs of the Salmonberry River and the waterways along the Oregon Coast, we represent a wide diversity of interests. The vision for Oregon’s next great adventure, the Salmonberry Trail, unites us.

We had such a wonderful time connecting with so many amazing people at Banks Billiards last night! A huge thank you to the Oregon Trails Coalition and Travel Oregon for sponsoring this event—it wouldn't have been the same without your support.

Thanks to everyone who joined us on our #optoutside guided hike on November 29^th, and a special thanks to Peter Maxfield for the amazing photos!

This after-Thanksgiving clean-up went exceptionally well! Eight participants joined the project, which commenced promptly at 9 AM. By 11 AM, the trailer was filled to the brim with blackberries.

As the seasons change, it’s a perfect time to pause, step outside, and reconnect—with nature, your community, and yourself. The Salmonberry Trail invites you to escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the simple joys of the outdoors. Whether you're looking to explore Oregon’s breathtaking landscapes or lend a helping hand, we have something special for you.

This trail won’t be built by a single person or group. We’ve been busy building new relationships, figuring out what’s most important, and raising money to help us focus our efforts for the next two years and lay a strong foundation for the years to come. 

We at the Salmonberry Trail Foundation are honored to announce our inclusion in Willamette Week’s Give!Guide — and today is the big launch! When you give to the Salmonberry Trail Foundation (or any of the other fantastic nonprofits in the guide), you’re not only supporting important work — you’re also getting a chance to win amazing prizes!

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency board will meet on Friday, October 31, starting at 9:00 AM at Stub Stewart State Park, Mountain Dale Meeting Hall, Buxton, Oregon, for a closed executive session.