Tag Archives: Hikers/Hiking

The future of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation: One trail, many communities

The Oregon Coast Trail trail system runs the length of Oregon’s 363-mile coastline, arguably the most scenic in the United States. Well-suited to both day hikers and thru-hikers alike, this is a trail unlike any other. It connects dramatic coastal headlands and picturesque beaches, but most importantly, it connects our Oregon Coast communities. The vision […]
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New law restores liability protection for public trails

City and county officials are relieved by a new state law that they say reinstates protection from legal liability for public trails when hikers or other users get hurt. But officials note that the protection for public agencies that maintain such trails isn’t permanent. Source: New law restores liability protection for public trails | Local […]
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Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill reopening hiking trails on Oregon Coast

Gov. Tina Kotek signed legislation Wednesday that should reopen hiking and recreation sites that were previously closed by restoring liability protection for cities and counties. Kotek signed Senate Bill 1576, which includes an amendment to temporarily restore the legal power of recreational immunity — a law that protects landowners who open their land for recreation. […]
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Sunny weather in Oregon has authorities warning hikers to be prepared

Authorities are warning people to be better prepared after several incidents across popular hiking areas in Oregon during the sunny weather. Two hikers were stranded overnight on a cliff near Multnomah Falls Saturday. They made their way out of the woods Sunday, but not before a big search and rescue effort. In South Eugene, a […]
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House passes bill likely to help reopen Oregon Coast trails, heads to Gov. Kotek’s desk

A bill likely to help reopen a number of hiking trails on the coast unanimously passed the Oregon House on Tuesday and now heads to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek. Senate Bill 1576 passed the House 50-0. Shepherded by Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, the civil omnibus bill includes an amendment that would temporarily restore […]
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Oregon Senate passes bill to help reopen coast hiking trails

A bill that could help reopen a number of hiking trails on the coast passed the Oregon Senate on Thursday and now heads to the House. Senate Bill 1576 passed the Senate 25-2. Shepherded by state Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, the civil omnibus bill includes an amendment that would temporarily restore the legal power of […]
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Recreation groups push hiking trail immunity in Oregon Legislature

Recreation groups, tourism officials and landowners voiced support Monday during a public hearing at the Oregon Legislature for restoring a law that protects cities and counties from lawsuits when people are injured on trails. Senate Bill 1576 includes an amendment that would temporarily restore the legal power of recreational immunity — a law that protects […]
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Editorial: Oregon trails may be closed because of liability | Opinion |

One of the subjects Oregon legislators may take up in February is half outdoorsy, half legal and wholly a head-scratcher. It’s led to this: The insurer for the Bend Park & Recreation District has recommended that it close trails because of how Oregon’s liability laws are being interpreted. Bend parks has no plans to close […]
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Hit The Trails — On Foot Or Horseback

Ah, New Year’s Day. A chance to wash away the memories of the previous year and look ahead with optimism. You can start the day right with either a nature hike or a horseback trail ride on the trails of Elijah Bristow State Park off Hwy 58 near Dexter. Source: Hit The Trails — On […]
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Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Oregon state parks

First Day Hikes are back at state park sites across Oregon, once again encouraging people to spend New Year’s Day outside and with community. The state park program will offer free guided hikes at 31 parks on Jan. 1, the Oregon Parks and Recreation announced earlier this month. All parking fees will also be waived […]
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