I invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 18th, in Tillamook for a crucial listening session held by the Joint Committee on Transportation. These sessions aim to build a legislative understanding of Oregon's statewide transportation needs and shared priorities.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 18th

Location: Tillamook, Port of Tillamook Bay, Officer’s Mess Hall

Time: 90 minutes of public testimony

This month, our Salmonberry Trail happy hour will be at Migration Brewing's Glisan Brewpub, located at 2828 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97232. Join us from 5:30 to 7 PM on June 20th, 2024.

This is a great opportunity to meet with Salmonberry board members and staff, learn more about the trail, find out how you can get involved, or simply catch up with old friends. We hope to see you there!

Photo: Emma Logan/Statesman Journal

Looking down, you can see rusty rails filled with the history of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.

Looking forward, you can see the green trees, dark and bright, that make the Oregon Coast unique to any other place.

Looking to the side, you can see the Nehalem River creating a picturesque view in the background of Wheeler Station.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Hiking Representative on the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants Committee. Applications are due June 30.

We're hosting a series of trail-clearing and clean-up events every Wednesday in May. Whether you're experienced with loppers and pruning saws or just looking to lend a hand, we need your help clearing downed trees, brambles, and encroaching growth on the trail. Sign up here!

Photo by Chas Hundley from The Banks Post

Date: May 16th, 2024
Time: Public Meeting 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Location: Banks Fire Station #13 (NW Main St, Banks, OR 97106)

Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/stiamay2024

Seating Limited. Email Gavin Mahaley to reserve your seat.

What a ride it's been this year for the Salmonberry Trail! With two new full-time staff on board, new board members, eight miles of the trail cleared in Washington County, and the wheels turning on rail salvage, we're just getting warmed up. We've reignited old friendships and sparked new partnerships, written numerous grants – including a RAISE grant application for Rockaway Beach – and the team hiked the wildest parts of the future trail. With Railstar Engineering's expertise, we have had many of our bridges inspected, and we have a plan to deck those bridges with support from our volunteers and have rallied teams covering everything from trestles to flora and fauna, not to mention kicking off our guided hikes.

Join us at Nebulous Taproom from 5:30 - 7:00 PM on March 21st to mingle with Salmonberry Trail Board Members and staff and connect with fellow volunteers. We can’t wait to see you there!

Friday, March 22, 9:45 am – 1:00 pm

Manning Trailhead - Banks-Vernonia State Trail, NW Pihl Rd, Banks, OR 97106

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Cascadia Heights for our inaugural Salmonberry Trail community gathering last night! Your enthusiasm and support are the heart of our mission. Together, we're paving the way for future adventures and connections. Here's to many more memorable gatherings ahead! 🌿💫

We're gathering at the Cascadia Heights Taphouse and Cafe for our inaugural event. It's a perfect place to relax, enjoy some good food and drinks (available for purchase), and engage in conversations with some of the Salmonberry Trail team, board members, and other volunteers and supporters!

This Trails Day, we’re joining with the Oregon Trails Coalition in gathering trail advocates from all corners of Oregon to celebrate our shared passion and make a meaningful impact. It's a unique opportunity to connect with fellow trail enthusiasts, legislators, and staff to advocate for the trails we cherish and envision for the future.

Photo by Chas Hundley from The Banks Post

STIA Meeting Set For January 18, 2024
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: Hornshuh Creek Fire Station #14
49021 NW Sunset Hwy
Banks, OR 97106

Seating Limited. Email Gavin Mahaley to reserver your seat.

The Salmonberry Trail Foundation is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as the Board Treasurer. This volunteer role is vital to our organization and requires a trustworthy and principled individual with a background in non-profit financial management.

As many of you are aware, we're nearing the end of the rail salvage process from Banks to the Williams Creek Trestle. This exciting milestone brings us to the next phase, which calls for a bit more technical and specialized volunteer effort than our usual gatherings.

Save The Date For A Salmonberry Trail + Friends Of Trees Event on January 20th, 2024!

As the season of gratitude approached, the Salmonberry Community was reminded of the strength and unity that Thanksgiving embodies. This year, a different kind of harvest was reaped—a harvest of community effort and historical preservation.

Volunteers, your unique expertise is our missing piece! Join us now!

Last Wednesday, September 13th, the spirit of Oregon was palpable at the Neil Kelly Company, situated at 804 N Alberta St in Portland. With over 40 passionate attendees, we gathered not just as community members but as stewards of Oregon's vibrant history and promising future.