Runners from around the country are competing in the 10th Annual Tillamook Burn Trail Run, a three-day trail race series from Daybreak Racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Recreation
Stub Stewart State Park will likely allow more e-bike use starting July 1 under new rules
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted new rules governing e-bike use in state parks during its April 23 meeting, and the result will likely see Stub Stewart State Park open more trails to e-bikes.
Vernonia Marathon to bring runners to Banks, Buxton, Manning Sunday
The Vernonia Marathon is back, bringing runners, supporters, and race officials into Banks Sunday, April 13.
Hunter safety course offered at Banks Fire District
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host a hunter safety course starting April 1 through April 24 in Banks.
City residents who use Forest Grove pool: it’s closed until June 2
Did you know the city of Banks has a reimbursement program for Banks residents to use the Forest Grove Aquatic Center at essentially “in city” rates? Well now that you know that, the entire aquatic center is closed until June 2.
Stub Stewart State Park will host two free hikes to ring in 2025
Buxton’s Stub Stewart State Park will kick off the new year with two free guided hikes, joining 29 other state parks across Oregon Wednesday, Jan. 1 in a tradition known as First Day Hikes.
Free fishing in Oregon, parking fees waived at state parks after Thanksgiving
That’s right, the final free fishing weekend of the year is the day after Thanksgiving, and the state parks that regularly charge parking fees, which includes Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton are free, too. Read on for all the fine print (no subscription required – Happy Thanksgiving! – Chas).
Banks Public Library offering adult Dungeons & Dragons intro campaign
Would-be adult adventurers can strap on their (imaginary) sword, grab a handful of dice and prepare for a fight at the Banks Public Library. For the first time, the library is offering an introductory Dungeons & Dragons campaign geared toward adults, with two open slots available
Banks Fire rescues injured cyclist near Buxton
The Banks Fire District responded to an injured cyclist on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail Wednesday afternoon, ultimately using Life Flight Network to take the injured cyclist to a Portland hospital.
Second Free Fishing weekend of 2024 is June 1 and 2
The second free fishing weekend of the year is June 1 and 2, the weekend after Memorial Day weekend. Don’t know how to fish? Head to Hagg Lake for instruction and loaner gear.
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