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Oregon Trails Coalition

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We're from all corners of Oregon, from all walks of life. We're volunteers, professionals, and trails enthusiasts of all types. We love trails. www.oregontrailscoalition.org

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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Join us in Salem Monday, February 9th, to meet with legislators and share your love of trails! Register today, so we can schedule meetings with YOUR legislators: tinyurl.com/56tcxfdy Find our policy platform and more info on our blog: www.oregontrailscoalition.org/blog-1
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Federal Trails Alert: Congress is shaping the next transportation bill. Funding for Oregon trails through Transportation Alternatives and RTP is at stake. Act now: Organizations sign by Dec. 22. Individuals contact your elected officials to protect trail funding. Learn more: bit.ly/4oYPM1a
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Love trails? Join our team and apply before December 30, 2025! Learn more here: bit.ly/4rJhvG4 Oregon Trails Coalition is seeking an Events & Programs Manager who’s excited about building inclusive events, strengthening partnerships, and supporting a statewide network of world-class trails.
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Federal Appropriations Action Alert: Congress is deciding trail funding now. Contact your members of Congress to support adequate trail budgets and staffing. The public is already seeing missing signs, blocked access, failing bridges, and erosion. www.oregontrailscoalition.org/post/federal...
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Save the Date, Monday, February 9th, to join Oregon trail advocates at the State Capitol in Salem to spread the love of trails! Our morning legislative training will aim to ensure everyone understands the issues and feels confident meeting with legislators. Registration coming soon!
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
🍕 Support Gateway Green... with a PIZZA! On Tuesday Dec 16th, Pizzeria Otto (NE Sandy Blvd) is donating 50% of all profits—all day long—to Friends of Gateway Green. Eat pizza, support the park. 💚 Gift cards bought from @gatewaygreenpdx that day can be used at any Pizzeria Otto location!
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Big E-Bike Update! Deschutes National Forest has approved Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on approximately 160 miles of trail, including areas like Phil’s Trail Complex and Peterson Ridge. Learn more from The Source: bit.ly/3MCeA1H Images: The Source (Adobe Stock & Deschutes National Forest)
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🌿 Northwest Youth Corps is hiring a Program Coordinator to oversee their Youth and Young Adult conservation programs. From training field staff to problem-solving logistics to supporting crews on project sites. Visit @nwyouthcorps for details
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Federal budget uncertainty is slowing trail maintenance, grants, and public-lands work. Oregon’s trails need stable funding. Tell Congress why trails matter. 🌲 bit.ly/3Mc2Xyt
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Weigh-In: State Parks Fee Changes Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to rules guiding reservations, rate ranges, and fee waivers. Learn more bit.ly/3MG6u88
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Love trails? Join our team! Oregon Trails Coalition is seeking an Events & Programs Manager who’s excited about building inclusive events, strengthening partnerships, and supporting a statewide network of world-class trails. Apply by December 30, 2025. bit.ly/4rJhvG4
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
⏰ 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!
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Grab your discounted early bird passes for this year's Rec Summit in Pendleton before October 1st! Register today at bit.ly/OORS2025
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
"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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
@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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
"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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
"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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
"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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Trail funding is still on the line. Lawmakers are considering an HB 2025 amendment to fund Oregon Community Paths and clean transportation through a tax on cars over $75K. Contact your legislators to support the amendment and protect transit, rail, and safety funding. Learn more here bit.ly/44rxn5h
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
An amendment to #HB2025 could fund trail + clean transit projects through a small tax on cars over $75K. It’s smart, fair, and long overdue. 80%+ of Oregonians use local trails - Let’s invest in them! 📞 Call your reps. Learn more bit.ly/44rxn5h
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The President’s FY26 budget slashes trail funding: 60% cut to USFS maintenance, $900M from NPS, and zero for BLM trails. LWCF is under threat. Tell Congress to reject these cuts and protect trail access: bit.ly/4dT7nDS
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Recreational liability reform is back. SB 1196-1 supports enforceable waivers for outdoor rec providers. Hearing is Wed, June 12. Submit testimony to help keep programs affordable in Oregon: bit.ly/4dT7nDS
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Recreational liability reform is back. SB 1196-1 supports enforceable waivers for outdoor rec providers. Hearing is Wed, June 12. Submit testimony to help keep programs affordable in Oregon: bit.ly/4dT7nDS
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Recreational liability reform is back. SB 1196-1 supports enforceable waivers for outdoor rec providers. Hearing is Wed, June 12. Submit testimony to help keep programs affordable in Oregon: bit.ly/4dT7nDS
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Trails were left out of Oregon’s Transportation Package – AGAIN! HB 2025 includes no new funding for trails. Testify on 6/11 >> Submit written testimony by 6/14 >> Call your legislators, Tell them: Fund trails via the Multimodal Active Transportation Fund. More info here: bit.ly/4kTA1aq
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Trails as Resilient Infrastructure Webinar recording now available! This webinar is an opportunity to learn from practitioners who worked on the FHWA's Trails as Resilient Infrastructure Guidebook and CALREC Vision's Joint Strategy for Wildfire Resilience. Check it out on Youtube: bit.ly/4kktANL
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
🚨 Action Alert 🚨 HB 5026, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Budget, is scheduled for a hearing in the Ways and Means Sub-Committee on Natural Resources on Monday at 3 pm. Now is the time to share your support for trails in the budget! Learn more on our website: bit.ly/3Z8Wb01 - Link also in bio.
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Oregon Trails Coalition @ortrailscoalition.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
This is not a bake sale. This is the last day to donate to help us finish the legislative session with a strong voice for trails! Donate at givebutter.com/notabakesale or text OTCBAKESALE to 53-555 to donate today!
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