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.
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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.
Vernonia Marathon to bring runners to Banks area Sunday
A marathon beginning in Vernonia and ending in Banks will draw runners, race organizers and volunteers Sunday to Vernonia, Banks and the communities between on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail and beyond.
Dorman Pond, Hagg Lake, Vernonia Pond all getting trout in the coming weeks
Area anglers should be aware that in the coming weeks, three local bodies of water that are in or near this newspaper’s territory will be stocked with varying amounts of trout.
Tillamook Forest Center to reopen March 6
The Tillamook Forest Center, located on Highway 6 at the mid point between Tillamook and Gales Creek, will reopen for the season Wednesday, March 6.
Oregon lawmakers consider redefining ‘recreation’ to keep public trails open
The public’s ability to access some trails and pathways maintained by local governments could come down to how “recreation” is redefined in a state law meant to protect local governments from lawsuits.
First Free Fishing weekend of 2024 is February 17 and 18
On Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, fishing is free in Oregon. Inside: information on fish stocking in local ponds and more on the origin of trophy fish coming soon to Hagg Lake.
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