Sunny, with a Chance of Slides. Backcountry Snow Safety in Central Oregon Winter’s first snow dumps came later this year, but the Central Oregon Cascades backcountry snow season is now…
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Snow Ho-Ho! Tips for Hitting the Holiday Trails
Snow has arrived just in time for the holidays. Hooray! This also means the typical holiday trail crowds are on their way. With more people sharing the trails during this…
Riding Out Central Oregon’s Fall Trail Season
RAIN, AND SNOW AND MUD, OH, MY! December is on the horizon. In Central Oregon, that means some trail users are starting to head to the hills to sample the…
Deschutes Trails Coalition 2021 Small Project Grants Awarded
BEND, OR – The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced awards totaling nearly $30,000 for their annual Small Projects Grant program. This program funds trail-related projects within the Deschutes National Forest. Congratulations…
New Deschutes Trails Coalition Coordinator Hired
We are pleased to announce that the Deschutes Trails Coalition has hired a new Coordinator! Jana Johnson has a 25-year history working in Trails and Land Management; the past 20…
The Unsung Heroes of the Deschutes National Forest
When you hike or ride in the Deschutes National Forest and come upon a trail maintenance crew hard at work, they're probably not Forest Service employees. They're volunteers. Volunteers? What!?!…
Finding Solutions
Bend Bulletin Editorial: Find solutions or user access may suffer As Central Oregon grows, the Deschutes National Forest sees more visitors each year. That can create user conflicts and the…
Physical Sustainability
Our goal is to ensure all Central Oregon trails are designed for longevity and have resources to ensure their long-term maintenance. Our pillar of Physical Sustainability acknowledges that agencies responsible…
Economic Sustainability
Funded at a level that acknowledges their incredible economic benefit, economically sustainable trail systems are recognized as a long-term economic asset to Central Oregon. Economic sustainability of our trail systems…
Social Sustainability
Trail systems that provide equitable access to recreation for all user groups and demographics ensure high quality experiences for all. With so many diverse user groups in Central Oregon, social…