By Valerie Grant, Forestry & Natural Resources Someone recently asked if western larch trees grows on the hills in Tillamook. They observed that the trees were turning yellow green this spring much…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
UPDATE: Kindness Hyde’s Australian Adventures with National Geographic Expeditions
Nehalem resident Kindness Hyde flew to Australia on July 1st for a 20 day National Geographic student photography expedition. This is from one of the Nat Geo leaders about the group’s days…
Learning Garden Installs Memorial Children’s Library, Hosts Tour and Public Open House July 16
The public is invited to visit the Tillamook County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden, located at the north entrance to the Fairgrounds, at an open house on Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m….
Introducing Grass Mountain – A New Chapter for Sitka
OTIS, OR – July 5, 2017 – After years of thoughtful conversation and careful planning, the Sitka Center has completed the acquisition of Grass Mountain, an 80-acre property within the Cascade Head…
Closing Gap in Oregon Coast Trail in North Tillamook County
By Dan Haag Connie Soper loves the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT). She has hiked it numerous times, written a book about it, and shared her experiences with fellow hiking enthusiasts. Now, she…
FATAL PARAGLIDING ACCIDENT AT CAPE LOOKOUT STATE PARK
News Release from Oregon State Police July 2nd, 2017 10:06 AM On July 1, 2017 at approximately 4:55PM, OSP assisted Tillamook County SO and emergency personnel with fatal paragliding accident at Cape…
Recent NKN Grad Kindness Hyde Heading to Australia on Nat Geo Student Expedition Scholarship Program
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer 2017 has already been a big year for Nehalem-area resident Kindness Hyde. Graduation from Neah-Kah-Nie High School, along with numerous scholarships, and anticipation of college…
Science on the Grill with ODFW Marine Reserves Program June 27
Science on the Grill, June 27th 2017, 12 – 3 pm, Garibaldi (near the boat launch). Enjoy an afternoon of free BBQ with a side of science! The Oregon Department of Fish…
Take the High Ground Challenge, Learn More at Emergency Preparedness Fair in Nehalem June 24th
Emergency Preparedness Fair Sponsored by the Rinehart Clinic, NCRD and the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay! Saturday June 24th 10am Nehalem Meeting Hall, upstairs in the Public Works Bldg., 35900 8th Street…
Family Day at the Park June 25 with FACT Oregon
Come learn more about FACT Oregon – empowering families experiencing disability – at Family Day at the Park on June 25th from Noon to 2 pm, Goodspeed Park, 3rd street and Del…
