A trail network that runs from Corvallis to the Pacific Ocean is finally open to the public. The Corvallis to the Sea Trail, or “C2C” for short, is opening Saturday
A group of 25 people hiked up an access road near Marys Park on Wednesday to note the success of a complicated effort to restore meadows near the iconic Coast
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The threat of wildfire has led to new restrictions on the Siuslaw National Forest, which stretches along the Oregon Coast Range between Reedsport and Tillamook.
Siuslaw National Forest stretches from Tillamook to Reedsport in the Oregon Coast Range. This file photo was taken near Lincoln City.
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The Forest Service has banned campfires except for those in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. There’s also a ban on motorized vehicles except on designated trails and roads.
Spokesperson Lisa Romano said with conditions so dry, the goal is to minimize the potential for human-caused fires.
“These restrictions can help us avoid the risk of even small fires that can get away from us, which would stretch the already really-stretched fire fighting resources in this region, she said.
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